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R&L Hauling LLC
PO Box 6458
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
R&L Hauling LLC
PO Box 6458
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

R&L Forestry Mulchin is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are loclally owned and opereated,We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. 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' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Reed was a pleasure to work with. On time and on budget. Good with communication and kept me informed on the status of the project. Works well independently. Great job!!!"

Walter B on November 2023

R&L Forestry Mulchin is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are loclally owned and opereated,We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. 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' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Reed was a pleasure to work with. On time and on budget. Good with communication and kept me informed on the status of the project. Works well independently. Great job!!!"

Walter B on November 2023


Arborist Services, LLC
Po Box 1114
4.50(
6
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Arborist Services, LLC
Po Box 1114
4.50(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at Arborist Services, LLC, 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.

"Mark O'dell did a wonderful job on my DHHL clearing out approximately 3 acres of land filled with gun powder trees and California grass. He was quick to respond and coordinated his equipment before my departure back to the mainland. He was very professional and courteous to meet my requirements. A little pricey but worth every penny. I highly recommend Mark for future projects and look forward to working with him again."

Geraldine L on October 2023

We at Arborist Services, LLC, 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.

"Mark O'dell did a wonderful job on my DHHL clearing out approximately 3 acres of land filled with gun powder trees and California grass. He was quick to respond and coordinated his equipment before my departure back to the mainland. He was very professional and courteous to meet my requirements. A little pricey but worth every penny. I highly recommend Mark for future projects and look forward to working with him again."

Geraldine L on October 2023


Arborist Services LLC
1266 Kamehameha Avenue
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Arborist Services LLC
1266 Kamehameha Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Arborist Services LLC is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality excavation and land clearing, as well as tree removal services for residential and commercial clients in Hilo. Whether you need to demolish a building, grade a site, clear a lot, or install remove unwanted trees, we have the experience, equipment, and expertise to handle any project. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer competitive pricing and estimates. Contact Arborist Services LLC today to find out how we can help you with your next excavation, land clearing, or tree removal project.

"We are repeat customers of Aborist Services. They are professional, punctual and dependable. The site that was cleared had some challenges that they were able to solve. Thank you for a job well done. ."

Wynnelle L on October 2024

Arborist Services LLC is a locally owned and operated company that provides high-quality excavation and land clearing, as well as tree removal services for residential and commercial clients in Hilo. Whether you need to demolish a building, grade a site, clear a lot, or install remove unwanted trees, we have the experience, equipment, and expertise to handle any project. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer competitive pricing and estimates. Contact Arborist Services LLC today to find out how we can help you with your next excavation, land clearing, or tree removal project.

"We are repeat customers of Aborist Services. They are professional, punctual and dependable. The site that was cleared had some challenges that they were able to solve. Thank you for a job well done. ."

Wynnelle L on October 2024


martin and associates llc
No reviews
martin and associates llc
No reviews
41 years of experience

Martin and Associates is a full service company which provides the following: land clearing and logging, Custom milling, new construction, remodels, Kitchen and bath remodels, any size and any scale. Bring your job to us for quality and reliability.

Martin and Associates is a full service company which provides the following: land clearing and logging, Custom milling, new construction, remodels, Kitchen and bath remodels, any size and any scale. Bring your job to us for quality and reliability.


WHITNEY PACIFIC CORP
79-928 Mahi-Ai
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WHITNEY PACIFIC CORP
79-928 Mahi-Ai
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Free onsite estimate

Lauloa Services
73-5563 Maiau St
5.00(
5
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Lauloa Services
73-5563 Maiau St
5.00(
5
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lauloa services is here to preform work using a skid steer track loader such as land grubbing, moving material, heavy earth moving machinery, installing gravel driveways, clearing overgrown lots, light/medium demolition, we have pallet forks to unload containers and off road pallet delivery we can move anything from small boulders and logs to cars. Lauloa services is owner/operator driven by family values. We also accept Venmo and AngiPay, in addition to cash, checks, and credit/ debit cards. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"It went smooth and he did exactly what I needed, very knowledgeable and great to work with"

Anthony B on May 2022

Lauloa services is here to preform work using a skid steer track loader such as land grubbing, moving material, heavy earth moving machinery, installing gravel driveways, clearing overgrown lots, light/medium demolition, we have pallet forks to unload containers and off road pallet delivery we can move anything from small boulders and logs to cars. Lauloa services is owner/operator driven by family values. We also accept Venmo and AngiPay, in addition to cash, checks, and credit/ debit cards. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"It went smooth and he did exactly what I needed, very knowledgeable and great to work with"

Anthony B on May 2022


Emerald Builders LLC
PO Box 384031
No reviews
Emerald Builders LLC
PO Box 384031
No reviews
22 years of experience

Emerald Builders LLC is a construction firm located in Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have built homes in this region since 1990, and pride ourselves as being one of "Hawaii's Quality Builders". From Elegant Luxury to Simple Pleasures focusing on details and keeping you within your budget are our strong points. We build with integrity and with quality in all of our projects. We are known for getting it done quickly, efficiently, and without losing quality.

Emerald Builders LLC is a construction firm located in Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have built homes in this region since 1990, and pride ourselves as being one of "Hawaii's Quality Builders". From Elegant Luxury to Simple Pleasures focusing on details and keeping you within your budget are our strong points. We build with integrity and with quality in all of our projects. We are known for getting it done quickly, efficiently, and without losing quality.


Masterpiece Construction LLC
1150 N Nimitz Hwy
4.75(
4
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Masterpiece Construction LLC
1150 N Nimitz Hwy
4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an award-winning, fully Licensed, Insured and Bondable, Design/Build, Open Shop, General Contracting, Specialty Contracting, and Construction Management Company. We are also a SAM certified US Federal Government Contractor (Top 2% of US contractors) We specialize in Construction, Investment Property Development, Value Engineering/Integrated Project Development (IPD), Constructability Review, and Building Material Imports including Sourcing and Logistics. Our Scope of projects include: USACE and NAVFAC Projects Restoration/Maintenance Contracts High End Detailed Custom/Bespoke single family home Design and Build in the $1.5M-$15M range Semi Spec and Track Multifamily Home Building - under 50 Units Commercial New Construction Retail TI Licensing Specialist / RME Projects $10M Bond Capacity This range of experience requires us to consider every detail in order to meet and exceed the strictest of site specific owner expectations, QC, finish tolerances and specifications in the construction industry for every definable feature of work, while advising you on long lasting, quality materials as your reasonable budget allows. We serve Oahu (Waipahu to Koko Head, Kaneohe, Kailua, and All Military installations), Big Island (Keauhou to Hawi, Waimea and Pohakuloa training grounds), Kauai (Lihue, Koloa, Poipu, Barking Sands), and Maui (Whole Island), Along with all US territories for Federal contracting work. Purchase your construction with us! We will work diligently with you, keeping you abreast of all aspects of your project. We have a high safety rating, and are able to comply with the strictest safety requirements in the world (EM 385-1-1), including a SSHO if required. If you have a project we would be a good fit for, or want to be one of our subcontractors, please fill out a form on our website or reach us at: www.MC-HI.com +1-808-753-3393 Cell +1-808-688-8839 Office Chris@mc-hi.com We look forward to working with you!

We are an award-winning, fully Licensed, Insured and Bondable, Design/Build, Open Shop, General Contracting, Specialty Contracting, and Construction Management Company. We are also a SAM certified US Federal Government Contractor (Top 2% of US contractors) We specialize in Construction, Investment Property Development, Value Engineering/Integrated Project Development (IPD), Constructability Review, and Building Material Imports including Sourcing and Logistics. Our Scope of projects include: USACE and NAVFAC Projects Restoration/Maintenance Contracts High End Detailed Custom/Bespoke single family home Design and Build in the $1.5M-$15M range Semi Spec and Track Multifamily Home Building - under 50 Units Commercial New Construction Retail TI Licensing Specialist / RME Projects $10M Bond Capacity This range of experience requires us to consider every detail in order to meet and exceed the strictest of site specific owner expectations, QC, finish tolerances and specifications in the construction industry for every definable feature of work, while advising you on long lasting, quality materials as your reasonable budget allows. We serve Oahu (Waipahu to Koko Head, Kaneohe, Kailua, and All Military installations), Big Island (Keauhou to Hawi, Waimea and Pohakuloa training grounds), Kauai (Lihue, Koloa, Poipu, Barking Sands), and Maui (Whole Island), Along with all US territories for Federal contracting work. Purchase your construction with us! We will work diligently with you, keeping you abreast of all aspects of your project. We have a high safety rating, and are able to comply with the strictest safety requirements in the world (EM 385-1-1), including a SSHO if required. If you have a project we would be a good fit for, or want to be one of our subcontractors, please fill out a form on our website or reach us at: www.MC-HI.com +1-808-753-3393 Cell +1-808-688-8839 Office Chris@mc-hi.com We look forward to working with you!


Blue Star Handyman LLC
2517 Puu Road
No reviews
Blue Star Handyman LLC
2517 Puu Road
No reviews
7 years of experience

Family owned business that has built homes and hotels from ground up. Remodels and additions to existing homes and businesses from Kauai to Kona. We focused on working with your needs and budget to complete your project in a timely manner. We strive to build your project with satisfaction to want to build more.

Family owned business that has built homes and hotels from ground up. Remodels and additions to existing homes and businesses from Kauai to Kona. We focused on working with your needs and budget to complete your project in a timely manner. We strive to build your project with satisfaction to want to build more.


Rock Solid Excavation Services
No reviews
Rock Solid Excavation Services
No reviews

Excavation Services, selective clearing, Fence holes, driveways, house pads, septic tank holes, Foundation prep, spread gravel. Let me know what you have. 15 years experience

Excavation Services, selective clearing, Fence holes, driveways, house pads, septic tank holes, Foundation prep, spread gravel. Let me know what you have. 15 years experience

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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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