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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Lewistown

Marsh Crick Land Management
855 Rapp Rd.
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Marsh Crick Land Management
855 Rapp Rd.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Marsh Crick Land Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Fast and efficient, he does a good job."

Alan W on July 2023

Marsh Crick Land Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Fast and efficient, he does a good job."

Alan W on July 2023


Please google our business and call us soon. We can't wait to hear from you!

"Awesome work great job"

Rich S on September 2022


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Stemler Services LLC
546 Wilson St.
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Stemler Services LLC
546 Wilson St.
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
30 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson did an excellent job finishing up a land clearing project and rough grading for me. Jackson?s communication was excellent and professional throughout the entire project. I would recommend Jackson to anyone and will definitely be hiring him for future projects."

Dylan M on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson did an excellent job finishing up a land clearing project and rough grading for me. Jackson?s communication was excellent and professional throughout the entire project. I would recommend Jackson to anyone and will definitely be hiring him for future projects."

Dylan M on March 2025


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Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l 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 project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025


Eli’s Landscaping & Services, LLC
23900 Route 35 N
No reviews
Eli’s Landscaping & Services, LLC
23900 Route 35 N
No reviews
2 years of experience

ELI’S Landscaping & Services, LLC is a central Pennsylvania landscaping company that offers a variety of services. More than provided below. We go above and beyond customer’s expectations. With only being in business for a year Eli has more than 13 years experience in any type of work. These are the few of services we provide. • Lawn Care - Mowing, Weed Whacking, fertilizing, spraying for weeds or pests. • Landscaping - Hardscaping, seeding, strawing tree/shrub pruning, brush removal. • Excavation - driveways, trenching, resloping/grading, site preparation, wall excavation, swimming pools. • Snow Removal - driveways, parking lots, as well as salting.

ELI’S Landscaping & Services, LLC is a central Pennsylvania landscaping company that offers a variety of services. More than provided below. We go above and beyond customer’s expectations. With only being in business for a year Eli has more than 13 years experience in any type of work. These are the few of services we provide. • Lawn Care - Mowing, Weed Whacking, fertilizing, spraying for weeds or pests. • Landscaping - Hardscaping, seeding, strawing tree/shrub pruning, brush removal. • Excavation - driveways, trenching, resloping/grading, site preparation, wall excavation, swimming pools. • Snow Removal - driveways, parking lots, as well as salting.


E.M. Korman Construction
123 B.Dobson Dr
3.67(
3
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E.M. Korman Construction
123 B.Dobson Dr
3.67(
3
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Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience

10+ Years Experience Located in Centre Hall Pa Providing our Customers in and Surrounding Areas with a Quality Service at a fair price. Call us for a Free Estimate and Evaluation. Fully Insured. HIC#PA 117527

"It went very well. They did a real good job finding and repairing leaks in my roof, replacing defective gutters and downspouts. They then did a project to add drainage pipes front and rear. Reshaped the land and brought in topsoil to ensure that water runs away from the house instead of into it. I am very pleased and am hiring them to do additional projects. They are courteous, prompt and stand behind their work."

Alan W on September 2018

10+ Years Experience Located in Centre Hall Pa Providing our Customers in and Surrounding Areas with a Quality Service at a fair price. Call us for a Free Estimate and Evaluation. Fully Insured. HIC#PA 117527

"It went very well. They did a real good job finding and repairing leaks in my roof, replacing defective gutters and downspouts. They then did a project to add drainage pipes front and rear. Reshaped the land and brought in topsoil to ensure that water runs away from the house instead of into it. I am very pleased and am hiring them to do additional projects. They are courteous, prompt and stand behind their work."

Alan W on September 2018


Sam's Backhoe Service, LLC
5600 SR 655
No reviews
Sam's Backhoe Service, LLC
5600 SR 655
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Sam's Backhoe Service! Sam's Backhoe Service takes pride in its work. We also have been serving The Mifflin and Juniata county area for many years. We do excavating for sand mounds & convential septic tanks. We also haul stone, general hauling and logging roads. Our services include: • Foundations • Logging roads • Grading • Septic tank and drain fields • Water lines • Utilities • Stone and topsoil hauling Call us today for a quote. We want to take care of all your excavating needs.Thank you for visiting Sam's Backhoe Service profile page.

Welcome to Sam's Backhoe Service! Sam's Backhoe Service takes pride in its work. We also have been serving The Mifflin and Juniata county area for many years. We do excavating for sand mounds & convential septic tanks. We also haul stone, general hauling and logging roads. Our services include: • Foundations • Logging roads • Grading • Septic tank and drain fields • Water lines • Utilities • Stone and topsoil hauling Call us today for a quote. We want to take care of all your excavating needs.Thank you for visiting Sam's Backhoe Service profile page.


WRAY'S LANDSCAPING INC.
309 EDGEWATER AVE
No reviews
WRAY'S LANDSCAPING INC.
309 EDGEWATER AVE
No reviews
19 years of experience

Landscaping & Hardscaping.

Landscaping & Hardscaping.


BJOE LLC
595 Industrial Park Rd
4.55(
20
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BJOE LLC
595 Industrial Park Rd
4.55(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

In 2005, Brian J. Owens founded a small excavating company. First contracting with local Clearfield builders, the company has grown over the years and expanded. We are currently serving central Pennsylvania in Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson, Blair, and Huntington Counties. We offer a wide range of excavating services including, demolitions, snow control, septic services, and much more.

"Wonderfully done work from very stand up guys. The crew is personable and works quickly. Everything that was needed was done and comes at a good cost. We are very happy with the results and would recommend anyone needing any excavation work to go with Brian. All piping looks great, and they did a lot of work in the time that they were here."

Florence W on September 2021

In 2005, Brian J. Owens founded a small excavating company. First contracting with local Clearfield builders, the company has grown over the years and expanded. We are currently serving central Pennsylvania in Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson, Blair, and Huntington Counties. We offer a wide range of excavating services including, demolitions, snow control, septic services, and much more.

"Wonderfully done work from very stand up guys. The crew is personable and works quickly. Everything that was needed was done and comes at a good cost. We are very happy with the results and would recommend anyone needing any excavation work to go with Brian. All piping looks great, and they did a lot of work in the time that they were here."

Florence W on September 2021


Allstate Paving & Associates LLC
PO Box 1419
No reviews
Allstate Paving & Associates LLC
PO Box 1419
No reviews
35 years of experience

Over 55 years ago my father, Jack Cooper Sr, started this business with a small truck, a paver, and a shovel performing small jobs. He was a very hard working gentleman with integrity, determination, pride, high moral values, and a stickler for precision details. He instilled within me with those key attributes of integrity, honor, and quality construction. Today we have equipment, that my father would never believe, and we specialize in large commercial and residential projects, have multiple crew teams in PA and Northern Virginia, and service a very broad area but, most of all we have a tremendous repeat client list and strong reputation consistent with his high level of standards. My father passed away in 2002 and this business and our website are dedicated to his memory and values that he had passed on to us. With over 30 years experience, Allstate Paving has developed a bond with the community it serves. Integrity, Commitment, Quality, and Dependability are the foundations of Allstate Paving Associates. Our outstanding service allows us to make a distinctive and substantial impact for our clients. We perform FREE ESTIMATES as well as provide free courteous advice. We warranty our work for 1 year. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, fully insured $2.0M, bonded, and licensed.

Over 55 years ago my father, Jack Cooper Sr, started this business with a small truck, a paver, and a shovel performing small jobs. He was a very hard working gentleman with integrity, determination, pride, high moral values, and a stickler for precision details. He instilled within me with those key attributes of integrity, honor, and quality construction. Today we have equipment, that my father would never believe, and we specialize in large commercial and residential projects, have multiple crew teams in PA and Northern Virginia, and service a very broad area but, most of all we have a tremendous repeat client list and strong reputation consistent with his high level of standards. My father passed away in 2002 and this business and our website are dedicated to his memory and values that he had passed on to us. With over 30 years experience, Allstate Paving has developed a bond with the community it serves. Integrity, Commitment, Quality, and Dependability are the foundations of Allstate Paving Associates. Our outstanding service allows us to make a distinctive and substantial impact for our clients. We perform FREE ESTIMATES as well as provide free courteous advice. We warranty our work for 1 year. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, fully insured $2.0M, bonded, and licensed.

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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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