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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Lafayette

CLM Excavating, Inc.
516 Cherry Court
4.64(
7
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Approved Pro
CLM Excavating, Inc.
516 Cherry Court
4.64(
7
)
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.

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Michael R on April 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.

"N/A"

Michael R on April 2023


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Campbell Services LLC
3316 WOODVIEW DR
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Campbell Services LLC
3316 WOODVIEW DR
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021

Demolition, Excavation, Limited Access Campbell Services is a Demolition, Excavation and Limited Access Company, operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in clearing the way for whatever project you have planned next.

"The service wonderful. Craig and and his crew was so committed in doing their job right, they kept my feedback, they were very respectful of what I wanted, and they did the job really really well. I would not hesitate to recommend them. They were very careful and very attentive. The work was superb, I was very pleased."

Peter S on December 2021


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Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Located In:
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Located In:
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
350 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavation services, lot clearing, asphalt paving, sealing, concrete drive ways , retaining walls and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Ike did a great job grading my yard. It was a tricky job but ike was very accomadating and did the job perfect. I recommend them for any further projects. Definitely gonna use him for my future projects"

Abhignan T on April 2025

We specialize in excavation services, lot clearing, asphalt paving, sealing, concrete drive ways , retaining walls and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Ike did a great job grading my yard. It was a tricky job but ike was very accomadating and did the job perfect. I recommend them for any further projects. Definitely gonna use him for my future projects"

Abhignan T on April 2025


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Heavy Load Construction
5115 Moss Creek Way
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Heavy Load Construction
5115 Moss Creek Way
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
128 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated Heavy Load Construction has been serving the Bay area for over 30 years. Fully licensed, bonded and insured we specialize in Excavating, Grading, and Demolition projects at an affordable price. We also offer a price match guarantee. FREE delivery of back-fill dirt. Contact Heavy Load Construction today !

"They were very good in attention to detail and kept us up to date and did a great cleaned up."

CARL C on February 2020

Family owned and operated Heavy Load Construction has been serving the Bay area for over 30 years. Fully licensed, bonded and insured we specialize in Excavating, Grading, and Demolition projects at an affordable price. We also offer a price match guarantee. FREE delivery of back-fill dirt. Contact Heavy Load Construction today !

"They were very good in attention to detail and kept us up to date and did a great cleaned up."

CARL C on February 2020


Marvel Architecture
1278 25th Avenue #2
3.86(
7
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Marvel Architecture
1278 25th Avenue #2
3.86(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
17 years of experience

Through our working history previous to establishing this company, our directors have gained valuable experience with many of the top developers and construction companies around the world: Spain, London, Nairobi, Prague, Amsterdam, Ireland and all over the States. We believe in working closely with our clients and contractors as members of a team in order to achieve a successful completion to every job. As throughout our working careers we believe in achieving very high standards in every job we take on making sure each client is fully satisfied with the end product and gets value for money. We are very flexible and adaptable to our clients needs which we feel is very important in today’s world. We pride ourselves on these standards. We are usually working on about 15-20 projects per year, ranging in size from about $20,000 to $10,000,000 in value typically within the luxury residential sector, sometimes involving working on listed buildings. Despite slowing economy, the amount of our clients have increased recently.

Through our working history previous to establishing this company, our directors have gained valuable experience with many of the top developers and construction companies around the world: Spain, London, Nairobi, Prague, Amsterdam, Ireland and all over the States. We believe in working closely with our clients and contractors as members of a team in order to achieve a successful completion to every job. As throughout our working careers we believe in achieving very high standards in every job we take on making sure each client is fully satisfied with the end product and gets value for money. We are very flexible and adaptable to our clients needs which we feel is very important in today’s world. We pride ourselves on these standards. We are usually working on about 15-20 projects per year, ranging in size from about $20,000 to $10,000,000 in value typically within the luxury residential sector, sometimes involving working on listed buildings. Despite slowing economy, the amount of our clients have increased recently.


Geiler Plumbing
12 Columbine Ct
No reviews
Geiler Plumbing
12 Columbine Ct
No reviews
15 years of experience

Geiler plumbing is a family owned and operated company. We have been serving the napa area for three years. When you contact geiler plumbing, you will communicate with the owner directly. The owner will quote the job, perform the work, and write the invoice. We offer senior discounts, as well as military discounts.

Geiler plumbing is a family owned and operated company. We have been serving the napa area for three years. When you contact geiler plumbing, you will communicate with the owner directly. The owner will quote the job, perform the work, and write the invoice. We offer senior discounts, as well as military discounts.


Sagastumes Construction
2 Sadie Place
No reviews
Sagastumes Construction
2 Sadie Place
No reviews
24 years of experience

We have been in business for the last 15 years, servicing customer to Build or Remodel their homes. We committed to customer satisfactions and treat you with respect. We are growing company is growing

We have been in business for the last 15 years, servicing customer to Build or Remodel their homes. We committed to customer satisfactions and treat you with respect. We are growing company is growing


Yz Construction
Unknown
No reviews
Yz Construction
Unknown
No reviews
27 years of experience

We are a General Building Contractor that specializes in Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Bank, Restaurant and Residential Construction with a four page list of services provided throughout California. YZ has been in business for over 13 years. Our reputation is known for our commitment to exceeding our customer's expectations in: Quality, Timeliness, Communication, Record completion at most famous malls, Safety & Performance, Quick Turnover, Solutions, Attention to Detail, Affordability, Variety of Services. We are committed to leading our industry in building lasting relationships based on integrity, fairness and superior service while providing incredible prices that have stayed the lowest for 13 years. **Every Trade Under One Roof **We are the company you call when you can't figure it out. Interior, exterior, paint, framing, drywall, stucco, water intrusion, decking, retail experts, detail experts, any project in record time at the lowest prices in the industry for over 13 years. Try us! We are well known for early. detail oriented thorough completion. Our company has a unique base of trades that has the ability to layer each part of a multi-trade project and get things done quicker. We are known for record time, low prices and no punch list. References are available.

We are a General Building Contractor that specializes in Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Bank, Restaurant and Residential Construction with a four page list of services provided throughout California. YZ has been in business for over 13 years. Our reputation is known for our commitment to exceeding our customer's expectations in: Quality, Timeliness, Communication, Record completion at most famous malls, Safety & Performance, Quick Turnover, Solutions, Attention to Detail, Affordability, Variety of Services. We are committed to leading our industry in building lasting relationships based on integrity, fairness and superior service while providing incredible prices that have stayed the lowest for 13 years. **Every Trade Under One Roof **We are the company you call when you can't figure it out. Interior, exterior, paint, framing, drywall, stucco, water intrusion, decking, retail experts, detail experts, any project in record time at the lowest prices in the industry for over 13 years. Try us! We are well known for early. detail oriented thorough completion. Our company has a unique base of trades that has the ability to layer each part of a multi-trade project and get things done quicker. We are known for record time, low prices and no punch list. References are available.


MAVCO Deconstruction DO NOT CALL
951 Old County Road
5.00(
3
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MAVCO Deconstruction DO NOT CALL
951 Old County Road
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1997, We are a full-service Deconstruction & Demolition Company. We specialize in deconstructing for donation, to keep less from going to the landfills, make materials available for re-use, and get homeowners tax incentives for donating to any one of our partner 501(C)3 non-profit organizations. We also do hauling, trenching, and a number of other construction trades, to improve your home. We are CSLB Licensed (830631), Bonded, and Fully Insured. Please call us to inquire about all that we are capable of doing.

"They did a great job on all tasks!"

Todd B on November 2022

Since 1997, We are a full-service Deconstruction & Demolition Company. We specialize in deconstructing for donation, to keep less from going to the landfills, make materials available for re-use, and get homeowners tax incentives for donating to any one of our partner 501(C)3 non-profit organizations. We also do hauling, trenching, and a number of other construction trades, to improve your home. We are CSLB Licensed (830631), Bonded, and Fully Insured. Please call us to inquire about all that we are capable of doing.

"They did a great job on all tasks!"

Todd B on November 2022


ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
990 West Tenth Street
3.53(
30
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ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
990 West Tenth Street
3.53(
30
)
Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Haz Mat, Air Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Bed Bugs, Power Washing.

Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Haz Mat, Air Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Bed Bugs, Power Washing.

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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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