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Avatar for Blue Cord Property Care
Blue Cord Property Care
106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
57
)
Approved Pro
Blue Cord Property Care
106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025


Larry Miller General Contracting
PO Box 423
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Larry Miller General Contracting
PO Box 423
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Allen B on May 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"No comment."

Allen B on May 2021


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Poletti Excavating
55 Railroad St
4.91(
22
)
Approved Pro
Poletti Excavating
55 Railroad St
4.91(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Welcome to Poletti Excavating, proudly servicing Cressona and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.Specializing in digging out new and used homes.All pipe excavating installation (water,sewer,storm sewer,and underground gas and electric lines) and all your landscaping needs.

"Everything was great! Great response to time !"

Rene F on March 2024

Welcome to Poletti Excavating, proudly servicing Cressona and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.Specializing in digging out new and used homes.All pipe excavating installation (water,sewer,storm sewer,and underground gas and electric lines) and all your landscaping needs.

"Everything was great! Great response to time !"

Rene F on March 2024


Shane Hauck Excavating
30 Ivey Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Shane Hauck Excavating
30 Ivey Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Shane responded to my request for an estimate quickly. He was here when he said he would be and completed the job in a single day. He's a very nice person and does a really good job."

Dixie H on October 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Shane responded to my request for an estimate quickly. He was here when he said he would be and completed the job in a single day. He's a very nice person and does a really good job."

Dixie H on October 2024


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Wessner Hauling & Excavating Inc.
180 Hottenstein Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Wessner Hauling & Excavating Inc.
180 Hottenstein Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We proudly serve our 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. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!

"Needed clearing work with fill and resloping for low lying area. Wessner Excavating came in with a fair price bid and the work was done in a timely, correct manner. Would definitely recommend and rehire for additional work."

Mike W on April 2025

We proudly serve our 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. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!

"Needed clearing work with fill and resloping for low lying area. Wessner Excavating came in with a fair price bid and the work was done in a timely, correct manner. Would definitely recommend and rehire for additional work."

Mike W on April 2025


Trout Run Landscape
248 Proudfoot Drive
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Trout Run Landscape
248 Proudfoot Drive
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Hello. Trout Run Landscape is proud to be partnering with HomeAdvisor to offer our full service landscape and lawn care business to the greater Birdsboro area. We will not only maintain, aerate, and seed your lawn for home or business, but we will design your landscape to specifications and create your customized landscaping as well. Please call for a free estimate.

"Chris and team are the best! Superior to several other services I have had"

Ron M on January 2024

Hello. Trout Run Landscape is proud to be partnering with HomeAdvisor to offer our full service landscape and lawn care business to the greater Birdsboro area. We will not only maintain, aerate, and seed your lawn for home or business, but we will design your landscape to specifications and create your customized landscaping as well. Please call for a free estimate.

"Chris and team are the best! Superior to several other services I have had"

Ron M on January 2024


Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.
5913 Werleys Corner Road
4.88(
10
)
Approved Pro
Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.
5913 Werleys Corner Road
4.88(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021


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Lou's Landscaping Services, LLC
543 Fieldstone Road
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Lou's Landscaping Services, LLC
543 Fieldstone Road
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

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!

"Responsive, dependable, and decent work. Would recommend."

Jason B on September 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!

"Responsive, dependable, and decent work. Would recommend."

Jason B on September 2024


DJ Carl Contracting, Inc.
2325 Little Road
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
DJ Carl Contracting, Inc.
2325 Little Road
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

DJ Carl Contracting, Inc., is a well established business in Perkiomensville , offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best, DJ Carl Contracting, Inc., for your next project!

"DJ and his crew did a great job for us... very hardworking, trustworthy and professional. Completed job exactly as we discussed and pricing was very fair. Will definitely hire again in the future if a need arises! Highly recommend!"

Marci K on June 2020

DJ Carl Contracting, Inc., is a well established business in Perkiomensville , offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best, DJ Carl Contracting, Inc., for your next project!

"DJ and his crew did a great job for us... very hardworking, trustworthy and professional. Completed job exactly as we discussed and pricing was very fair. Will definitely hire again in the future if a need arises! Highly recommend!"

Marci K on June 2020


Furnace Stream Farms
728 Monument Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Furnace Stream Farms
728 Monument Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Furnace Stream Farms Excavating, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"These guys do great work, i subcontract them for all my excavation work needed, pleasure doing business with these guys!"

Brad H on April 2025

Furnace Stream Farms Excavating, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"These guys do great work, i subcontract them for all my excavation work needed, pleasure doing business with these guys!"

Brad H on April 2025

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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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