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Avatar for Grade A Excavation LLC
Grade A Excavation LLC
29554 Metcalf Rd
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Grade A Excavation LLC
29554 Metcalf Rd
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work and worker I was very satisfied with job he did and will recommend this company to family and friends"

Rodney W on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work and worker I was very satisfied with job he did and will recommend this company to family and friends"

Rodney W on March 2025


Unlimited Outdoors
PO Box 893
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Approved Pro
Unlimited Outdoors
PO Box 893
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Approved Pro
6 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.


Avatar for Threshers Land Services
Threshers Land Services
117 N Peck Dr
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Threshers Land Services
117 N Peck Dr
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience, Threshers Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Call us today!

"Did a great job prepping and grading for a future shop build!"

alex R on March 2025

With over 5 years of experience, Threshers Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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. Call us today!

"Did a great job prepping and grading for a future shop build!"

alex R on March 2025


Russells Underground
4 Shannon Ct
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Russells Underground
4 Shannon Ct
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your home renovation project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

"Drew and his crew went above and beyond and were great to work with"

Garrett C on April 2025

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your home renovation project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

"Drew and his crew went above and beyond and were great to work with"

Garrett C on April 2025


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Triple M Dirt Work
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Triple M Dirt Work
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade to fix eyesores in your yard like divots, tree stumps, etc. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines.

"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."

Seth B on March 2025

Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade to fix eyesores in your yard like divots, tree stumps, etc. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines.

"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."

Seth B on March 2025


Avatar for A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc
A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc
1891 Merriam Ln
4.60(
265
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Approved Pro
A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc
1891 Merriam Ln
4.60(
265
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1194 local quotes requested
57 years of experience

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service INC. is a local, family-owned business providing outstanding plumbing repairs, complete drain cleaning, and tank pumping services since 1968. We service the entire Kansas City metro area and are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau to ensure our customers’ satisfaction. Our plumbers’ knowledge, skill, and professionalism combined with our value pricing and 24/7 response puts A-1 ahead of our competition. We hope you will allow us to service any of your plumbing needs, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations. For your no obligation quote, call us today!

"Issac did a great job carefully backing his septic truck up our 300 ft drive. You need to back up a hill while managing an S curve. After he was done he professionally summarized his service and answered all my questions. Great job!"

David K on September 2024

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service INC. is a local, family-owned business providing outstanding plumbing repairs, complete drain cleaning, and tank pumping services since 1968. We service the entire Kansas City metro area and are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau to ensure our customers’ satisfaction. Our plumbers’ knowledge, skill, and professionalism combined with our value pricing and 24/7 response puts A-1 ahead of our competition. We hope you will allow us to service any of your plumbing needs, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations. For your no obligation quote, call us today!

"Issac did a great job carefully backing his septic truck up our 300 ft drive. You need to back up a hill while managing an S curve. After he was done he professionally summarized his service and answered all my questions. Great job!"

David K on September 2024


Brett KisnerConcrete
1813 Ne 4th
No reviews
Brett KisnerConcrete
1813 Ne 4th
No reviews
47 years of experience

Been in the trade over 30 years , four employees, we specialize in all types of concrete, new or replacement, family owned business, stamped, colored

Been in the trade over 30 years , four employees, we specialize in all types of concrete, new or replacement, family owned business, stamped, colored


PALMER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
6600 B ROYAL ST
4.89(
9
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PALMER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
6600 B ROYAL ST
4.89(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
36 years of experience

Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc.
904 E. Loula, Ste.A
4.00(
12
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Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc.
904 E. Loula, Ste.A
4.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience

DS Construction/ Deckscapes, Inc. is a premier full service residential and commercial construction company that has been serving the Kansas City area for over 19 years. We specialize in room remodels and additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial tenant finish projects,and complete outdoor living spaces including custom decks, patios, shade structures, outdoor barbecues and kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits, pergolas, swimming pools, cabanas, and landscapes. We have built a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship, superior customer service and client satisfaction far beyond expectations. We are fully licensed and insured in both Kansas and Missouri.

DS Construction/ Deckscapes, Inc. is a premier full service residential and commercial construction company that has been serving the Kansas City area for over 19 years. We specialize in room remodels and additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial tenant finish projects,and complete outdoor living spaces including custom decks, patios, shade structures, outdoor barbecues and kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits, pergolas, swimming pools, cabanas, and landscapes. We have built a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship, superior customer service and client satisfaction far beyond expectations. We are fully licensed and insured in both Kansas and Missouri.


Shepherd Enterprises
Independence
1.00(
1
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Shepherd Enterprises
Independence
1.00(
1
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Customers say: Super punctual
19 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.

"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."

Mark E on August 2021

We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.

"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."

Mark E on August 2021

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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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