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Overbuilt Construction
9706 Mason Drive
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Overbuilt Construction
9706 Mason Drive
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Turned out incredible. Very impressed with the quality of work. Will hire them again in the future"

andrew d on November 2023

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Turned out incredible. Very impressed with the quality of work. Will hire them again in the future"

andrew d on November 2023


Staat Poured Walls
3711 138th Ave
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Staat Poured Walls
3711 138th Ave
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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job


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Pride Property Services
1116 Thomas St SE
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Pride Property Services
1116 Thomas St SE
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We are a family owned business that specialize in residential and commercial dirt work projects. We handle everything for your project from start to finish -Clearing and Site Prep -Demolition -Excavation -Grading -Driveways -Ponds -Retaining Walls & More

"Dillion and his crew were very professional and excellent to work with from start to finish. He arrived to look at our yard for the landscaping project early and provided timely and fair quotes. Dillion and his crew did an excellent job executing what we had discussed and finished the project on time. We will definitely use him and his crew for any future landscaping projects that we have."

Tara L on April 2021

We are a family owned business that specialize in residential and commercial dirt work projects. We handle everything for your project from start to finish -Clearing and Site Prep -Demolition -Excavation -Grading -Driveways -Ponds -Retaining Walls & More

"Dillion and his crew were very professional and excellent to work with from start to finish. He arrived to look at our yard for the landscaping project early and provided timely and fair quotes. Dillion and his crew did an excellent job executing what we had discussed and finished the project on time. We will definitely use him and his crew for any future landscaping projects that we have."

Tara L on April 2021


Straight Up Construction inc
12101 Vergennes Street
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Straight Up Construction inc
12101 Vergennes Street
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
548 local quotes requested

In Business Since 1983 Straight Up Construction Inc is the Greand Rapids area's trusted Roofing & Remodeling provider. With experience in everything home renovation, call today for a free estimate and to learn more about our services.

"It worked great. Dave's crew was courteous polite and extremely thorough."

Cheryl W on October 2024

In Business Since 1983 Straight Up Construction Inc is the Greand Rapids area's trusted Roofing & Remodeling provider. With experience in everything home renovation, call today for a free estimate and to learn more about our services.

"It worked great. Dave's crew was courteous polite and extremely thorough."

Cheryl W on October 2024


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KR Companies LLC
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KR Companies LLC
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
95 local quotes requested

Excavation contractor from land clearing, to site Prep, to water and sewer work. We have mini excavators, mid size excavator, full size excavator, small and large skid steers, dozer, hydroexcavator, stone slinger, sewer jetter, sewer cameras, hydroseeder, and trucks to move dirt. Licensed and insured with 12 years of experience.

"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."

Kendall H on February 2022

Excavation contractor from land clearing, to site Prep, to water and sewer work. We have mini excavators, mid size excavator, full size excavator, small and large skid steers, dozer, hydroexcavator, stone slinger, sewer jetter, sewer cameras, hydroseeder, and trucks to move dirt. Licensed and insured with 12 years of experience.

"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."

Kendall H on February 2022


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Downing Well Drilling LLC
727 Knoll Rd
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Downing Well Drilling LLC
727 Knoll Rd
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
117 local quotes requested

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021


Black on Black Asphalt Paving
133 N. Kenbrook SE
No reviews
Black on Black Asphalt Paving
133 N. Kenbrook SE
No reviews
14 years of experience

Providing the best service for what you're asphalt driveway needs

Providing the best service for what you're asphalt driveway needs


Viper Integrative Proscapes
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Viper Integrative Proscapes
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Hi my name is Garrett Huizenga i run Viper Integrative Proscapes. What we do is provide the best and cleanest landscaping experience. Anywhere from underground sprinkling and flower beds all the way to patios and retaining walls. If your interested in any ground work services please contact me at (616)-377-9778 or via email viper.ipservices@gmail.com Thanks!

Hi my name is Garrett Huizenga i run Viper Integrative Proscapes. What we do is provide the best and cleanest landscaping experience. Anywhere from underground sprinkling and flower beds all the way to patios and retaining walls. If your interested in any ground work services please contact me at (616)-377-9778 or via email viper.ipservices@gmail.com Thanks!


City Basement
240 Front St SW
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City Basement
240 Front St SW
4.85(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning. Basement waterproofing and foundation repair/rebuilding.

"We signed a contact with city basement and they walked off the job before starting because they wouldn’t wear a mask in and out of our house."

Meghan M on April 2021

Award winning. Basement waterproofing and foundation repair/rebuilding.

"We signed a contact with city basement and they walked off the job before starting because they wouldn’t wear a mask in and out of our house."

Meghan M on April 2021


Bob's Septic Service
Laketon Ave
No reviews
Bob's Septic Service
Laketon Ave
No reviews
61 years of experience

Welcome to Bob's Septic Service! Since 1964, Bob's Septic Service has been providing a wide variety of excavation and septic system services to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding areas. We are a locally owned and operated business with over 50 years of experience! We pride ourselves in our service and making sure our customers are satisfied. Bob's Septic Service works with septic systems including installation, pumping, cleaning, and repairs. We also work with lift pump repair and replacement! Our excavation services cover drain fields, sand, gravel, topsoil, ponds, sewer and water hookups, and so much more! Services are offered to both residential and commercial consumers! We are a fully licensed and insured company! So call today to schedule our services! Our friendly staff is ready to assist you!

Welcome to Bob's Septic Service! Since 1964, Bob's Septic Service has been providing a wide variety of excavation and septic system services to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and surrounding areas. We are a locally owned and operated business with over 50 years of experience! We pride ourselves in our service and making sure our customers are satisfied. Bob's Septic Service works with septic systems including installation, pumping, cleaning, and repairs. We also work with lift pump repair and replacement! Our excavation services cover drain fields, sand, gravel, topsoil, ponds, sewer and water hookups, and so much more! Services are offered to both residential and commercial consumers! We are a fully licensed and insured company! So call today to schedule our services! Our friendly staff is ready to assist you!

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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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