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Top-Rated Land clearing pros in Colfax - Updated Nov 2026

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Vertex Construction Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! Clear communication, written estimates and invoices all submitted timely and accurately. Work was completed with great respect for our property and was done on time. The craftsmanship is excellent! We will rehire for next project."
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Sidewalk backfill

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ground Workz
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service. These guys were top notch. I’ll definitely be using them again!"
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Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"great work, reasonably priced, work done in a timely manner Service man, Randy was able to tell me right away what was wrong with the faucet. We needed a faucet that is not typical and he needed a special tool to do the work. Goering Plumbing was able to locate the part and we were back to using the faucet in 3 hours!!!!"
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Goldsmith Industries LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

"Justin is so easy to work with and instantly makes you feel at ease. I'm a nervous person so having someone like Justin help me was great. The project we wanted to do wasn't able to be completed due to city codes but i will definately keep Goldsmith Industries in mind for any upcoming projects."
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THORP LAND CLEARING LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

THORP LAND CLEARING 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.

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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Let us do your Junk removal and Demolition work in a timely manor at a fair price without you ever lifting a finger. Just point out what you want done and we will do the rest. We also remove or clean out houses, garages, basements, yards and more!! \n \nWe are an insured company with 20 years in the business. We offer Senior citizen and Military discounts. We will get the job done in a reasonable amount of time. There isn�’t a job too big or too small. We haul and remove almost anything and we work in all types of weather. So give Tim a call today for your free no-obligation estimate !! We have one of the biggest trucks at the lowest price. We can offer you the best in service and best in price. Get a free quote today. We can take care of all your junk removal needs. \n \nGot it and don�’t want it give Tim a call today!!!! \n \n

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Land Clearing Services FAQs, answered by experts

Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

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