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Conway land clearing and site prep
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Wow! Jeremy & his crew did an EXCEPTIONAL job clearing our site. There were trees, shrubs, random junk, large areas of cement and even sections with slabs of concrete half a foot thick and they just handled it all! Their pricing was reasonable, the scheduling was fast & convenient, and we could not be happier with the outcome. They left a very clean site behind. They are true pros. We will tell everyone we know about Conway Land Clearing & Site Prep!"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
During project
Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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P&T Land Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Charles was awesome! Called me the same day I inquired and was able to give a good ballpark quote when I explained the scope of work. He even coordinated the dirt dump for us. He and his team did a very professional job leveling the ground for a large above ground pool. I was extremely pleased with the work and with the quick replies to my inquiries for scheduling the work. Hands down, I would call him again! Thank you so much!"
Higg Job
McClain Job
Excavating Project
Yulee Job
Trench complete from another angle.

+89

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Chris and Sam Home Services, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Have hired them three times now in the past several months for landscaping, plumbing, wall papering, and replacing hot water heater. They do everything and do it well and reasonable prices. They give great customer service, and met and exceeded all my needs and expectations."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
NOCO Kitchen & Bath
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were looking for a company to remodel our kitchen with the sketch we had drawn, we met with 5 companies, no one stood out like NOCO Kitchen and Bath, they understood our reconfigured kitchen concept. Well, we hired them and couldn't be happier!! From great pricing, their professional attention to detail and pride in their workmanship, cleanliness and constant communication; NOCO Kitchen and Bath was outstanding!! We are having them bid on our bathroom remodel! I HIGHLY recommend NOCO Kitchen and Bath for your remodeling needs!!!"
Pantry remodel
Pantry remodel
Pantry remodel
Pantry remodel
Pantry remodel

+15

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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