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

Avatar for A New Look Construction, LLC
A New Look Construction, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
Preban Farm Drainage & Excavating, LLC
4.1(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Preban & his crew installed a drainage system in my yard. His written estimate was complete, fairly priced. They showed up when they said they would & worked a long couple of days. I definitely recommend Preban Enterprises."
Response time5 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Avatar for Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
640
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Excellent, as always. They have done SO much work for us over the years - 13 years since I have been here at our condo. We have two catch basins that need to be rodded and cleaned as preventive maintenance regularly. They have also done some work for us when we've had tree roots grow into our sewer lines. They were far less expensive than other quotes and did the work just as well. They are terrific. Angel, who always services our condo building is the best!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and thorough inspection of old dirt crawlspace and foundation walls, with photos taken, and quote given for installation of their crawlspace encapsulation process.  
The encapsulation process sounds like a great solution to any crawlspace issues that may be present.  However, it is a costly solution, although may have this done in the future. 
The inspection process went well, friendly, professional and all questions thoroughly answered.  The only down-side:  Minor issue, but wish men had placed a drop-cloth outside the crawlspace entrance so as not to track out any crawlspace soil."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Naper Lawn Works Inc
4.4(
66
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He arrived on time and got it running. I did notice that a couple of heads were not positioned properly and I had to do it after he left. I only used this service because my regular sprinkler guy was not available due to illness.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Reliable Basement Services LLC
Reliable Basement Services LLC
4.7(
208
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team showed up at 8am on time and immediately got to work. They were very friendly and did not hesitate to ask questions regarding an old sprinkler system in the yard. They had to remove part of a hedge, but only removed the minimum amount needed to bury the drain pipe. The window well replacement is beautiful. They even replaced the drain at the bottom without asking. Overall, Scott and his team did a phenomenal job. I would totally hire them again."
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+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services FAQs, answered by experts

It is almost always necessary to hire a land surveyor near you to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence—not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.

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.

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so. 

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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