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Avatar for Conway land clearing and site prep
Conway land clearing and site prep
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Prompt response, listened to the detail of the job and was very helpful with ideas and also worked within my budget. I’m very happy with the outcome! I will definitely hire again in the future if the need arises. Thanks!!!"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
During project
Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Forever Trees Tree Service
4.9(
51
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent tree removal, clean, and efficient and a very happy crew!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+76

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys came out clean, trimmed They came out and fixed my decrepit lawn, very happy with the service their work ethic and their responsiveness, professionalism will definitely bring them back. Any projects I highly recommend."
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Maple next to a house
Maple next to a house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Tree Solutions
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Jessen Williams, is a professional in his field and strives to provide the best service in a timely and affordable manner. His crew are the hardest working men and once they have finished the project they leave the property in superb condition. I have used another company many times and they donâ t even come close to the quality of work provided by American Tree Solutions. I should also mention that the pricing is more than fair and once your project is completed you will be so pleased that you will use American Tree Solutions in the future."
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+19

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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JLs Turf Managment
4.6(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tree removal, landscaping, palms done beautifully. JL and his team are top notch. The work has always been done with the utmost professionalism and quality. Highly recommend"
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation

+20

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grass Gremlins
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"They installed 3 sprinkler zone manifolds for me. Niles was very professional & knowledgeable. Troubleshooting skills was excellent. He had a trainer with him and was very patient with him while performing this job. I would hire him again."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BPA Land Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos

+10

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Webber Backyard Creations
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hard working owner and landscaping designer Polite, prompt and easy to communicate Herb understood my needs and my budget."
Koi Pond 1
Koi Pond 1
Koi Pond 1
Koi Pond 1
Koi Pond 1

+33

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hometown haulers llc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Hunter was very helpful. Great energy. Very polite. He hauled my old bedframe away in no time."
Home clean out
Home clean out
Home clean out
Home clean out
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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