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Last update on June 13, 2026

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

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LT Excavating
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Luke and Trent are exemplary and knowledgeable professionals. Their quote was very reasonable. They showed up at the exact time and day the promised. These men are courteous and very professional. They had a few obstacles to maneuver around, as they were digging out the hole for the egress window. They did it with great skill and precision. My wife and I are grateful we found this company to do our work. 5 STARS +++"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Balducci Brothers
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing
4.5(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went well. They came quickly the same morning and gave me a call when they were on the way. Arrived promptly and explained things clearly."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Kaboom Rigging & Heavy Equipment Operating Services, LLC
4.4(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very respectful and reliable young men who run this company. They kept me informed of their work schedule and did a good job cutting down my tree. I will definitely use them again."
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Brush
Stacked Wood
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+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ash Land Clearing LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Ash 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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Land Clearing Services FAQs, answered by experts

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.

You can’t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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