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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Gladwin

SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING
2448 RANGE RD
No reviews
SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING
2448 RANGE RD
No reviews
31 years of experience

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding


Oesch Excavating LLC
710 W Chisholm St
No reviews
Oesch Excavating LLC
710 W Chisholm St
No reviews
54 years of experience

Do you suffer from septic odors? Oesch Excavating LLC can restore clogged drain fields to like new condition loads for fear of flooding out your system.

Do you suffer from septic odors? Oesch Excavating LLC can restore clogged drain fields to like new condition loads for fear of flooding out your system.


Beaverton Security- Septic & Excavating
422 Glidden
No reviews
Beaverton Security- Septic & Excavating
422 Glidden
No reviews
53 years of experience

Beaverton Security offers a full range of septic system services. We manufacture OWN SEPTIC TANKS! Our professional staff is highly experienced from installation to general maintenance. Beaverton Security also offers a variety of excavating services. We have the tools and equipment to get any size job complete.

Beaverton Security offers a full range of septic system services. We manufacture OWN SEPTIC TANKS! Our professional staff is highly experienced from installation to general maintenance. Beaverton Security also offers a variety of excavating services. We have the tools and equipment to get any size job complete.


Ward Excavating
PO Box 240
No reviews
Ward Excavating
PO Box 240
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!

Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!


SLUDGE HAMMER GROUP LTD
336 S DIVISION RD
No reviews
SLUDGE HAMMER GROUP LTD
336 S DIVISION RD
No reviews
21 years of experience

Septic contracting, septic field remediation, wastewater treatment

Septic contracting, septic field remediation, wastewater treatment


Maxwell Builders
1043 Dale Rd.
No reviews
Maxwell Builders
1043 Dale Rd.
No reviews
27 years of experience

I would like to personally thank you for your interest and time to look over my company. It is my objective to bring you the Highest Quality product at the Lowest Price with the Best Service. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. We use the highest quality materials and stand behind our products with 100% confidence. Maxwell Builders is a full-service Building Contractor. We have been in business more than 14 years and have a long history with satisfied customers. Our method of doing business is simple; we seek customers who think of us as a friend, who return for our services and products after years of knowing us. We want to represent a stable, secure source that consistently delivers quality through our products and workmanship. We would also like to take the opportunity to ask in advance for referrals upon your satisfaction. All of our work carries a class leading warranty. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. We'll work with you until you feel confident that your extraordinary project fits your image, personality and goals. You have absolutely no risk! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me I will be glad to help. Sincerely, Ty Maxwell (989) 205-1769 Owner

I would like to personally thank you for your interest and time to look over my company. It is my objective to bring you the Highest Quality product at the Lowest Price with the Best Service. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. We use the highest quality materials and stand behind our products with 100% confidence. Maxwell Builders is a full-service Building Contractor. We have been in business more than 14 years and have a long history with satisfied customers. Our method of doing business is simple; we seek customers who think of us as a friend, who return for our services and products after years of knowing us. We want to represent a stable, secure source that consistently delivers quality through our products and workmanship. We would also like to take the opportunity to ask in advance for referrals upon your satisfaction. All of our work carries a class leading warranty. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. We'll work with you until you feel confident that your extraordinary project fits your image, personality and goals. You have absolutely no risk! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me I will be glad to help. Sincerely, Ty Maxwell (989) 205-1769 Owner


MARC TODD CONCRETE
71225 MEADOW AVE
4.43(
7
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MARC TODD CONCRETE
71225 MEADOW AVE
4.43(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
42 years of experience

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020


Harms Enterprises
88 W. Houghton Lake Drive
4.67(
9
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Harms Enterprises
88 W. Houghton Lake Drive
4.67(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
32 years of experience

Most of our services are done by Harms Enterprises. We have a handful of Sub-contractors which we work very well with and have a very tight relationship with.

Most of our services are done by Harms Enterprises. We have a handful of Sub-contractors which we work very well with and have a very tight relationship with.


weber contracting
5.00(
3
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weber contracting
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you are looking for good, honest work for a good price, that is us. Introducing owner and operator, Ken Weber. I've been in the excavation business for about 10 years now. Always had the dream of owning and running my own business, as well as sharing my passion with others. My partner, Cody Tuck, has been in the tree removal & pruning business for about 12 years. WE are looking to build a strong, foundation for our business. If your looking for a great friendship and honest work contact us and we will both to try to give you the best option for whatever you need.

"The quality of work was great. He shows up, got it done in a timely manner. They were fast."

Andy G on April 2022

If you are looking for good, honest work for a good price, that is us. Introducing owner and operator, Ken Weber. I've been in the excavation business for about 10 years now. Always had the dream of owning and running my own business, as well as sharing my passion with others. My partner, Cody Tuck, has been in the tree removal & pruning business for about 12 years. WE are looking to build a strong, foundation for our business. If your looking for a great friendship and honest work contact us and we will both to try to give you the best option for whatever you need.

"The quality of work was great. He shows up, got it done in a timely manner. They were fast."

Andy G on April 2022


BUTCHER EXCAVATING
4984 N GRAFTON RD.
4.00(
2
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BUTCHER EXCAVATING
4984 N GRAFTON RD.
4.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
23 years of experience

dirt work

dirt work

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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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