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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Woodstock

Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
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Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
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15 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

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

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


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S & E Grading
623 Cape Trl
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
S & E Grading
623 Cape Trl
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Welcome to S & E Grading, proudly serving Talking Rock 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. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"They were very professional and got my project done ahead of time. The pricing was lower than I would have expected. Overall very pleased with S&E grading."

Austin P on February 2022

Welcome to S & E Grading, proudly serving Talking Rock 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. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"They were very professional and got my project done ahead of time. The pricing was lower than I would have expected. Overall very pleased with S&E grading."

Austin P on February 2022


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Ellis Land Services, LLC
591 Hensley Way
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Ellis Land Services, LLC
591 Hensley Way
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Ellis Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. We specialize in tractor work, bush hogging, lite clearing and brush removal not bobcat/dozer work.

"Damen came out in a timely matter and bush hogged my field and took the time to get as close to all the trees as he could"

Bradley C on June 2022

Ellis Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. We specialize in tractor work, bush hogging, lite clearing and brush removal not bobcat/dozer work.

"Damen came out in a timely matter and bush hogged my field and took the time to get as close to all the trees as he could"

Bradley C on June 2022


D and D Moving Specialist
3800 Dalecrest Drive, Unit 2046
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D and D Moving Specialist
3800 Dalecrest Drive, Unit 2046
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Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

D and D Moving Specialist 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.

D and D Moving Specialist 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.


Precision Grading
774 Maple Lake Drive
4.44(
8
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Precision Grading
774 Maple Lake Drive
4.44(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Precision Grading is 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. Feel free to call me directly at (678-628-9471) -Jacob @ Precision Grading

"***SCAM ALERT*** DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY We recently discovered that Jacob (owner/operator of Precision Grading and Hardscapes) knowingly installed a cheaper product than we paid for without our knowledge. When we caught him in the deceit (after the work was complete and paid for), he admitted wrongdoing and acknowledged that he would refund us the money to make it right. He originally told us that he would ONLY refund the money that he STOLE from us if we signed a non-disclosure agreement and took down existing negative reviews of his work on Google. We pushed back, because its neither fair nor right to ask for our silence. He finally agreed to forego the non-disclosure and refund us anyway, but weeks later he has not refunded us the money and has stopped responding to texts and phone calls. He also did this to our neighbor. We are now filing with small claims court and have contacted the police. I have posted a more complete review on the full scope of his work on google reviews."

Stephanie H on April 2022

Precision Grading is 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. Feel free to call me directly at (678-628-9471) -Jacob @ Precision Grading

"***SCAM ALERT*** DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY We recently discovered that Jacob (owner/operator of Precision Grading and Hardscapes) knowingly installed a cheaper product than we paid for without our knowledge. When we caught him in the deceit (after the work was complete and paid for), he admitted wrongdoing and acknowledged that he would refund us the money to make it right. He originally told us that he would ONLY refund the money that he STOLE from us if we signed a non-disclosure agreement and took down existing negative reviews of his work on Google. We pushed back, because its neither fair nor right to ask for our silence. He finally agreed to forego the non-disclosure and refund us anyway, but weeks later he has not refunded us the money and has stopped responding to texts and phone calls. He also did this to our neighbor. We are now filing with small claims court and have contacted the police. I have posted a more complete review on the full scope of his work on google reviews."

Stephanie H on April 2022


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Reds Land Management
535 Spring Place Road Northeast
5.00(
2
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Reds Land Management
535 Spring Place Road Northeast
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 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 Reds Land Management strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They delivered the service as promised. Whenever something strange or unusual came up, they resolved it to my satisfaction!"

Dennis R on May 2022

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

"They delivered the service as promised. Whenever something strange or unusual came up, they resolved it to my satisfaction!"

Dennis R on May 2022


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D. Luck Excavation
30 Robertson Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
D. Luck Excavation
30 Robertson Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"We are absolutely thrilled with the transformation of our backyard thanks to D. Luck excavation! Their design perfectly captured our vision, and the quality of their work, from plant selection to meticulous installation, is top-notch. The crew was professional, efficient, and always kept us informed throughout the process. Our new outdoor space is not only beautiful but also functional, and we can't wait to enjoy it for years to come. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional landscaping services!"

on January 2025

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!

"We are absolutely thrilled with the transformation of our backyard thanks to D. Luck excavation! Their design perfectly captured our vision, and the quality of their work, from plant selection to meticulous installation, is top-notch. The crew was professional, efficient, and always kept us informed throughout the process. Our new outdoor space is not only beautiful but also functional, and we can't wait to enjoy it for years to come. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional landscaping services!"

on January 2025


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1300 Block Enterprises, LLC
1425 Joseph E. Boone Blvd B 204
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
1300 Block Enterprises, LLC
1425 Joseph E. Boone Blvd B 204
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Emergency services offered

With over 25 years of experience as excavation and concrete specialists, 1300 Block 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. Please be advised. We charge a $75 service fee for in person quotes. We do offer free quotes and estimates over the phone or via email with the proper and accurate pictures and photos provided by the customer. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very professional and works fast. We’ll definitely be using you guys again!"

Tomee J on April 2025

With over 25 years of experience as excavation and concrete specialists, 1300 Block 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. Please be advised. We charge a $75 service fee for in person quotes. We do offer free quotes and estimates over the phone or via email with the proper and accurate pictures and photos provided by the customer. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very professional and works fast. We’ll definitely be using you guys again!"

Tomee J on April 2025


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Blue Mountain Home And Property Service LLC
220 Deer Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Blue Mountain Home And Property Service LLC
220 Deer Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

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

"Wonderful work"

Kaedon S on April 2025

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

"Wonderful work"

Kaedon S on April 2025


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Danco Property Care
2204 Old Yorkville Rd
4.60(
5
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Approved Pro
Danco Property Care
2204 Old Yorkville Rd
4.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Family owned since 2008. We do landscape installs including: Drainage solutions Grading Tree installation We also replace waterlines. We do have a $1000 minimum. Give us a call for a free estimate and consultation.

"Detail oriented. Great customer service."

paul l on September 2022

Family owned since 2008. We do landscape installs including: Drainage solutions Grading Tree installation We also replace waterlines. We do have a $1000 minimum. Give us a call for a free estimate and consultation.

"Detail oriented. Great customer service."

paul l on September 2022

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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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