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Avatar for N.C. Congel Construction
N.C. Congel Construction
5.00(
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N.C. Congel Construction
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

I will finish the project efficiently and deliver a product that exceeds your expectations and leaving my workplace cleaner than before

"Excellent! Nathaniel was very helpful with my project. He was very professional and my project was completed timely. I would highly recommend this company."

Theresa C on October 2024

I will finish the project efficiently and deliver a product that exceeds your expectations and leaving my workplace cleaner than before

"Excellent! Nathaniel was very helpful with my project. He was very professional and my project was completed timely. I would highly recommend this company."

Theresa C on October 2024


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The Earthworks Group LLC
7470 Crooked Brook Rd
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The Earthworks Group LLC
7470 Crooked Brook Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Despite the horrible weather, the project was promptly completed."

Mark L on February 2025

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Despite the horrible weather, the project was promptly completed."

Mark L on February 2025


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Lindsley Excavating LLC
92 Townline Rd
5.00(
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Lindsley Excavating LLC
92 Townline Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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159 local quotes requested

Lindsley Excavating LLC - Serving Central New York Since 1978. With a strong reputation for excellence, trust our experienced team for all your excavating needs. Contact us today!

Lindsley Excavating LLC - Serving Central New York Since 1978. With a strong reputation for excellence, trust our experienced team for all your excavating needs. Contact us today!


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BEL Power And Mechanical
123 Main St.
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BEL Power And Mechanical
123 Main St.
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage solutions, site development, electrical construction, plumbing, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage solutions, site development, electrical construction, plumbing, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!


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Primetime Business Solutions INC
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Primetime Business Solutions INC
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4 years of experience
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My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations


CNY Water Warehouse LLC
PO Box 351
4.87(
30
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CNY Water Warehouse LLC
PO Box 351
4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cost is determined by scope of work.

Cost is determined by scope of work.


Dusart Design Group LLC
5860 Ike Dixon Road
No reviews
Dusart Design Group LLC
5860 Ike Dixon Road
No reviews
57 years of experience

Dusart Design Group provides its clients with first-class residential or commercial landscape and construction services that range from exclusive design work through installation and project completion. Founded in 1965 as Red Oak Nurseries by James Dusart, Dusart Design Group produces exceptional outdoor spaces rooted in a tradition of quality service, excellence, and value. The staff of Dusart Design Group provides a full-suite of landscaping services to clients throughout the upstate New York region. From large outdoor installations to garden upkeep, Dusart Design Group has a team of highly experienced designers and staff that create and install specially designed projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. We have a friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff at Dusart Design Group that aims to satisfy our clients’ landscaping needs and provide them with necessary feedback and information for an exceptional experience. Our staff is passionate about their endeavors, and strives to create landscapes and outdoor spaces that exude beauty and exceed expectations. As each part of the landscaping process serves a specific function, Dusart Design Group will work with the client from consultation through project completion in order to ensure absolute satisfaction. The process will include design work, project budgeting, estimates, installation management, and specialty maintenance. Dusart Design Group strives to produce and deliver award-winning landscapes that go above and beyond expectations by highlighting natural beauty and offering enjoyment of the outdoor space. Benjamin Dusart is the founder and President of Dusart Design Group. Ben was raised on a central New York tree farm called Red Oak Nurseries where he developed an extensive knowledge of horticulture. As a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ben has built one of the most reputable landscaping companies in central New York and continues to be a key player in the industry today. His passion and sense of responsibility for the environment and the community shape the company’s philosophy and practices.

Dusart Design Group provides its clients with first-class residential or commercial landscape and construction services that range from exclusive design work through installation and project completion. Founded in 1965 as Red Oak Nurseries by James Dusart, Dusart Design Group produces exceptional outdoor spaces rooted in a tradition of quality service, excellence, and value. The staff of Dusart Design Group provides a full-suite of landscaping services to clients throughout the upstate New York region. From large outdoor installations to garden upkeep, Dusart Design Group has a team of highly experienced designers and staff that create and install specially designed projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. We have a friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff at Dusart Design Group that aims to satisfy our clients’ landscaping needs and provide them with necessary feedback and information for an exceptional experience. Our staff is passionate about their endeavors, and strives to create landscapes and outdoor spaces that exude beauty and exceed expectations. As each part of the landscaping process serves a specific function, Dusart Design Group will work with the client from consultation through project completion in order to ensure absolute satisfaction. The process will include design work, project budgeting, estimates, installation management, and specialty maintenance. Dusart Design Group strives to produce and deliver award-winning landscapes that go above and beyond expectations by highlighting natural beauty and offering enjoyment of the outdoor space. Benjamin Dusart is the founder and President of Dusart Design Group. Ben was raised on a central New York tree farm called Red Oak Nurseries where he developed an extensive knowledge of horticulture. As a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ben has built one of the most reputable landscaping companies in central New York and continues to be a key player in the industry today. His passion and sense of responsibility for the environment and the community shape the company’s philosophy and practices.


Halls Landscaping
258 Ball Rd
No reviews
Halls Landscaping
258 Ball Rd
No reviews
18 years of experience

Halls Landscaping is fully insured and provides free estimates. Our Professional staff has the ability to take on any tasks put at hand. Each crew is equipped with a very professional and experienced crew leader to ensure the quality of our work is top notch! We are so confident in our staff we offer 100% satisfaction guarantee & warranty on all of our work! Whether we are performing routine lawn care maintenance or a landscape design and install you can count on top notch quality and a best price guarantee!

Halls Landscaping is fully insured and provides free estimates. Our Professional staff has the ability to take on any tasks put at hand. Each crew is equipped with a very professional and experienced crew leader to ensure the quality of our work is top notch! We are so confident in our staff we offer 100% satisfaction guarantee & warranty on all of our work! Whether we are performing routine lawn care maintenance or a landscape design and install you can count on top notch quality and a best price guarantee!


Premium Concrete llc
Based In
5.00(
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Premium Concrete llc
Based In
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

-Premium Concrete LLC specializes in all concrete, masonry and excavation work. Our company strives for perfection and high quality over quantity. Owner operated with 10+ years in trades. All employees are responsible, respectful and experienced.

"Great job! Done by Great crew!"

eric r on October 2023

-Premium Concrete LLC specializes in all concrete, masonry and excavation work. Our company strives for perfection and high quality over quantity. Owner operated with 10+ years in trades. All employees are responsible, respectful and experienced.

"Great job! Done by Great crew!"

eric r on October 2023


City View Construction
PO Box 305
4.33(
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City View Construction
PO Box 305
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
40 years of experience

Site contractor & earthwork.

Site contractor & earthwork.

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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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