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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

"I wish these young men were my sons. I am proud to have had the opportunity to hire them for a somewhat complex job concerning 43 tons of soil being delivered and then correctly molded and shaped into the site that was best for my lawn. If you want to receive assurance that honesty and great American values are not dead,yet hire this company! Their price was very reasonable without the quality of their work being cheap!"
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(
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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
Fallen Trees
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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 questions, answered by experts

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

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.

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

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