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ClearCut Brush Control LLC

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ClearCut Brush Control LLC

5.00(
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17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Need to Reclaim Your Land from invasive growth, briars and unwanted saplings or vegetation?? Looking to Build Your next Home, but need the brush and unwanted vegetation gone?? ClearCut Brush Control provides Brush Clearing, Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching. We use high-powered specialized equipment to get the job done fast and efficiently.

"Had some land clearing and fence lines cleaned up. Excellent work!"

Adam S on November 2025

Need to Reclaim Your Land from invasive growth, briars and unwanted saplings or vegetation?? Looking to Build Your next Home, but need the brush and unwanted vegetation gone?? ClearCut Brush Control provides Brush Clearing, Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching. We use high-powered specialized equipment to get the job done fast and efficiently.

"Had some land clearing and fence lines cleaned up. Excellent work!"

Adam S on November 2025


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B.E Hasler Excavating

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B.E Hasler Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Professional"

Nikki C on February 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Professional"

Nikki C on February 2024


FJ Excavating & Demolition

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FJ Excavating & Demolition

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

FJ Excavating & Demolition, 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 set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Danny L on August 2021

FJ Excavating & Demolition, 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 set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Danny L on August 2021


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Next Gen Earthworks

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Next Gen Earthworks

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024


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Flexx Excavating

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Flexx Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Flexx Excavating is an Excavation/Construction company that offers free estimates! We many services, such as septic lines, Lift stations, water line hookups, trenching conduit, Underground downspout drainage, sump line/pits, & waterproofing. We also offer interior and exterior drainage, grading, concrete, concrete removal, site preps, driveways, culverts, beaches, rip rap, land clearing, tree/stump removal, retaining walls, demos, etc. We take pride in our work and are always willing to take on the challenge. No jobs are too big or too small!

"They were fantastic. Very polite and respectful. They were not trying to gouge us when we were in a desperate situation. It was important to them that we were satisfied. Plus their estimate was far below three others. They will be my first call the next time I need their services."

Joseph D on June 2024

Flexx Excavating is an Excavation/Construction company that offers free estimates! We many services, such as septic lines, Lift stations, water line hookups, trenching conduit, Underground downspout drainage, sump line/pits, & waterproofing. We also offer interior and exterior drainage, grading, concrete, concrete removal, site preps, driveways, culverts, beaches, rip rap, land clearing, tree/stump removal, retaining walls, demos, etc. We take pride in our work and are always willing to take on the challenge. No jobs are too big or too small!

"They were fantastic. Very polite and respectful. They were not trying to gouge us when we were in a desperate situation. It was important to them that we were satisfied. Plus their estimate was far below three others. They will be my first call the next time I need their services."

Joseph D on June 2024


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Hobbs Excavating

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Hobbs Excavating

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025

We are 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.

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"

Hayden B on November 2025


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Flexx Excavating LLC

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Flexx Excavating LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!


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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING

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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Us here at Simpsons Excavating LLC take pride in our work and have been servicing the Wabash Valley area for over a year now. We offer services for Excavation, land clearing, ditch digging, demolition and gravel. We are reasonably priced and take much pride in our work! We accept Cash, Card, Checks and PayPal for payment options. We do residential and commercial!

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"

Brent H on April 2024

Us here at Simpsons Excavating LLC take pride in our work and have been servicing the Wabash Valley area for over a year now. We offer services for Excavation, land clearing, ditch digging, demolition and gravel. We are reasonably priced and take much pride in our work! We accept Cash, Card, Checks and PayPal for payment options. We do residential and commercial!

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"

Brent H on April 2024


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Harcourt Excavation

5.00(
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Harcourt Excavation

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Harcourt Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation company specializing in high-quality site work for residential and agricultural projects. We provide a full range of services including site clearing, site preparation, drainage installation, barn pad construction, and driveway building Etc... With a strong focus on reliability, precision, and customer satisfaction, we bring the experience and equipment needed to get the job done right the first time. Whether you’re starting a new build or improving your property, Harcourt Excavation is committed to delivering results you can trust.

"Great company, do fantastic work, easy to work with. They got the job done in a timely manner! They care about the customers wants and needs!"

colby E on April 2025

Harcourt Excavation is a locally owned and operated excavation company specializing in high-quality site work for residential and agricultural projects. We provide a full range of services including site clearing, site preparation, drainage installation, barn pad construction, and driveway building Etc... With a strong focus on reliability, precision, and customer satisfaction, we bring the experience and equipment needed to get the job done right the first time. Whether you’re starting a new build or improving your property, Harcourt Excavation is committed to delivering results you can trust.

"Great company, do fantastic work, easy to work with. They got the job done in a timely manner! They care about the customers wants and needs!"

colby E on April 2025


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Spartan BioRecovery LLC

5.00(
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Spartan BioRecovery LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, confidentiality and quality work. Our services are customized to your specific needs and we will do our best to keep you informed on progress with regular updates and open communication on your particular task or project. Our staff is thoroughly vetted, licensed and fully insured. We look forward to earning your business for all your cleaning needs! We handle all your cleaning needs (big and small) such as: -Biohazard cleaning and remediation -Crime Scene or Unattended Deaths -Smoke and Fire Damage -Commercial and Industrial Cleaning -Janitorial Services -Water Damages and Flooding -Auto, RV, Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing -Housekeeping -Decontamination and Disinfection Services -Residence/Apartment Clean-outs and Rehabs -Hoarding -Junk Removal -Specialty Cleaning Services -Disaster Recovery Services Guaranteed to beat your current service providers price!

"Derek was very timely with his response once I posted on Angi?s List. I had barrels left over from a previous home owner that were labeled hazardous and I had no idea had to dispose of them. Derek and I texted a few times during the day to clarify some information and based on that, he provided a quote which included labor, transportation and product removal. We set up a time for the next day (which I was not expecting) and when he showed up with his partner, they inspected the barrels and identified it as non-toxic and basically non-harmless. Because it was easier to dispose of than originally thought, Derek lowered the price, and he accepted Venmo on the spot. He loaded and took the barrels away. The entire transaction took less than 10 minutes. I was extremely pleased with Derek?s company and would use them again, should the need arise. Thank you, Derek!"

jessica s on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, confidentiality and quality work. Our services are customized to your specific needs and we will do our best to keep you informed on progress with regular updates and open communication on your particular task or project. Our staff is thoroughly vetted, licensed and fully insured. We look forward to earning your business for all your cleaning needs! We handle all your cleaning needs (big and small) such as: -Biohazard cleaning and remediation -Crime Scene or Unattended Deaths -Smoke and Fire Damage -Commercial and Industrial Cleaning -Janitorial Services -Water Damages and Flooding -Auto, RV, Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing -Housekeeping -Decontamination and Disinfection Services -Residence/Apartment Clean-outs and Rehabs -Hoarding -Junk Removal -Specialty Cleaning Services -Disaster Recovery Services Guaranteed to beat your current service providers price!

"Derek was very timely with his response once I posted on Angi?s List. I had barrels left over from a previous home owner that were labeled hazardous and I had no idea had to dispose of them. Derek and I texted a few times during the day to clarify some information and based on that, he provided a quote which included labor, transportation and product removal. We set up a time for the next day (which I was not expecting) and when he showed up with his partner, they inspected the barrels and identified it as non-toxic and basically non-harmless. Because it was easier to dispose of than originally thought, Derek lowered the price, and he accepted Venmo on the spot. He loaded and took the barrels away. The entire transaction took less than 10 minutes. I was extremely pleased with Derek?s company and would use them again, should the need arise. Thank you, Derek!"

jessica s on February 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Terre Haute, IN

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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