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Building site preparation and clearing pros in East Stroudsburg

Avatar for Whispering Ridge Farm And Greenhouse
Whispering Ridge Farm And Greenhouse
5940 US 209
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Whispering Ridge Farm And Greenhouse
5940 US 209
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Been doing this my whole life From excavating to landscaping to nursery work, you got it! Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interested, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very responsive and very neat."

Dave Z on September 2022

Been doing this my whole life From excavating to landscaping to nursery work, you got it! Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interested, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very responsive and very neat."

Dave Z on September 2022


Edge Landscaping and Excavation
314 Kennedy Dr
4.91(
16
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Approved Pro
Edge Landscaping and Excavation
314 Kennedy Dr
4.91(
16
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Brush hogging Property clearing

"I received an estimate from the owner, Connor. My property needs a lot so he was taking care of a few things. New gravel in my driveway with slight grading to decrease sitting water. A retaining wall to help prevent flooding in my basement. Filling in dirt where a swimming pool once was, & replacing gravel under my shed where the groundhogs had gone wild. He also built up a part of the ATV track my son wore down over the years. He arrived on the day he said he'd be here. He worked efficiently. He was professional and respectful of my property. Reasonably priced & when I asked him about providing tree removal, he was honest when he told me he didn't have the equipment required to remove trees near power lines. I appreciate the honesty. I'll be hiring Connor to do other outdor projects in the future."

Kelly R on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Brush hogging Property clearing

"I received an estimate from the owner, Connor. My property needs a lot so he was taking care of a few things. New gravel in my driveway with slight grading to decrease sitting water. A retaining wall to help prevent flooding in my basement. Filling in dirt where a swimming pool once was, & replacing gravel under my shed where the groundhogs had gone wild. He also built up a part of the ATV track my son wore down over the years. He arrived on the day he said he'd be here. He worked efficiently. He was professional and respectful of my property. Reasonably priced & when I asked him about providing tree removal, he was honest when he told me he didn't have the equipment required to remove trees near power lines. I appreciate the honesty. I'll be hiring Connor to do other outdor projects in the future."

Kelly R on April 2025


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Gilroy Northeast Inc
2885 Route 611, Suite 4
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Gilroy Northeast Inc
2885 Route 611, Suite 4
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

Gilroy Northeast is a full service Excavation and Construction Company serving all of Monroe County and parts of Pike & Wayne Counties in Northeast PA. PA Registered Contractor. Call for a free consultation. www.gilroynortheastinc.com Mastercard, Visa, Discover are Accepted

"Very professional and would recommend highly"

matt a on March 2025

Gilroy Northeast is a full service Excavation and Construction Company serving all of Monroe County and parts of Pike & Wayne Counties in Northeast PA. PA Registered Contractor. Call for a free consultation. www.gilroynortheastinc.com Mastercard, Visa, Discover are Accepted

"Very professional and would recommend highly"

matt a on March 2025


Avatar for John Gmelch Excavating
John Gmelch Excavating
533 Fox Gap Road
4.75(
16
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John Gmelch Excavating
533 Fox Gap Road
4.75(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Here at John Gmelch Excavating, we are a leading general contractor located in Bangor, Pennsylvania. We have collaborated with many businesses and individuals on a wide range of projects throughout the northeast, building a solid reputation for teamwork, integrity and performance. Our goal has always been to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer. Our sound business practices are just one of the reasons clients turn to us over and over again. We want you to feel confident that we will meet your needs. Our customer is always our number one priority. We invite you to explore our website to discover how we can work for you.

"Very curtious friendly"

Linda w on August 2024

Here at John Gmelch Excavating, we are a leading general contractor located in Bangor, Pennsylvania. We have collaborated with many businesses and individuals on a wide range of projects throughout the northeast, building a solid reputation for teamwork, integrity and performance. Our goal has always been to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer. Our sound business practices are just one of the reasons clients turn to us over and over again. We want you to feel confident that we will meet your needs. Our customer is always our number one priority. We invite you to explore our website to discover how we can work for you.

"Very curtious friendly"

Linda w on August 2024


Avatar for Green's Excavating & Paving
Green's Excavating & Paving
115 Dusty Lane
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Green's Excavating & Paving
115 Dusty Lane
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
58 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Green's Excavating & Paving is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Where they did the work the grade came out perfect there is no drainage problems. The bolder walls look awesome. Now my family and I have a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature "

Ron N on March 2025

Green's Excavating & Paving is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Where they did the work the grade came out perfect there is no drainage problems. The bolder walls look awesome. Now my family and I have a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature "

Ron N on March 2025


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MTG Contracting LLC
190 Memorial Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
MTG Contracting LLC
190 Memorial Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023


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Halo Environmental Solutions
20 Moore Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Halo Environmental Solutions
20 Moore Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
241 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.


Comanche Tree Service LLC
424 Long Meadow Rd
No reviews
Comanche Tree Service LLC
424 Long Meadow Rd
No reviews
8 years of experience

Serving Pike/Monroe/ Wayne County Pennsylvania Comanche Tree Service specializes in tree removal, pruning, and trimming. We also have the equipment to remove tree stumps, chip up brush, and clear lots. Comanche is available year round and can also take care of your snow plowing needs. Comanche Tree Service understands that things need to be taken care of even though finances are tight, so we offer respectable rates and free estimates. Thank you for taking the time out to check out our page and we hope to hear from you soon. Thank you and have a great day.

Serving Pike/Monroe/ Wayne County Pennsylvania Comanche Tree Service specializes in tree removal, pruning, and trimming. We also have the equipment to remove tree stumps, chip up brush, and clear lots. Comanche is available year round and can also take care of your snow plowing needs. Comanche Tree Service understands that things need to be taken care of even though finances are tight, so we offer respectable rates and free estimates. Thank you for taking the time out to check out our page and we hope to hear from you soon. Thank you and have a great day.


J & E Home Landscaping & Design
2332 Hemlock Farms
No reviews
J & E Home Landscaping & Design
2332 Hemlock Farms
No reviews
40 years of experience

Landscaping, home and property maintenance

Landscaping, home and property maintenance


High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
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High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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