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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Livingston

Above & Below Welders
2112 Airport Road
4.25(
2
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Approved Pro
Above & Below Welders
2112 Airport Road
4.25(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021


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Badger Construction, LLC
130 Harvey Lane
4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Badger Construction, LLC
130 Harvey Lane
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very professional Good communication"

Mary M on May 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very professional Good communication"

Mary M on May 2020


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Frontier Concrete Co LLC
9871 Twin Shores Dr
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Frontier Concrete Co LLC
9871 Twin Shores Dr
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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

"This company was very professional and responsive. They did an amazing job on my driveway and I will use them again in the future!"

Adam D on August 2023

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

"This company was very professional and responsive. They did an amazing job on my driveway and I will use them again in the future!"

Adam D on August 2023


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Ensign Excavation, LLC
15144 County Road 229
5.00(
5
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Ensign Excavation, LLC
15144 County Road 229
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to Ensign Excavation! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I absolutely love everything about this company! They stayed for hours at our property answering questions and have gone above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. We will be using them again in the future."

Stephanie C on April 2019

Welcome to Ensign Excavation! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I absolutely love everything about this company! They stayed for hours at our property answering questions and have gone above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. We will be using them again in the future."

Stephanie C on April 2019


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Mudrock Land Development LLC
1540 County Road 2975
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Mudrock Land Development LLC
1540 County Road 2975
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
30 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

At MudRock Land Development, we are setting the standard of professionalism in the dirt, mulching, excavating, and clearing industry. Our promise is "We do what we say. We communicate. We get results", plain and simple. Located right in the heart of East Texas, we look forward to showing your the MudRock difference!

At MudRock Land Development, we are setting the standard of professionalism in the dirt, mulching, excavating, and clearing industry. Our promise is "We do what we say. We communicate. We get results", plain and simple. Located right in the heart of East Texas, we look forward to showing your the MudRock difference!


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
3403 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
4.16(
236
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
3403 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
4.16(
236
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3262 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Fast to respond but expensive for the service performed. Stated it was corporate pricing but then went on to try to do another service and bartered with me."

Michelle R on November 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Fast to respond but expensive for the service performed. Stated it was corporate pricing but then went on to try to do another service and bartered with me."

Michelle R on November 2023


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Smileys right on construction
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Smileys right on construction
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison w on June 2024

We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison w on June 2024


Lone-Star Integrity of Texas
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Lone-Star Integrity of Texas
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2 years of experience

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Lake Front Builders
158 WigWam
5.00(
4
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Lake Front Builders
158 WigWam
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. .

Family owned & operated. .


MD Wilson Wastewater Co.
PO Box 182
No reviews
MD Wilson Wastewater Co.
PO Box 182
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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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