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Avatar for Martin Dirtworks, LLC
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They cleared out some bushes and leveled the area where we want to put our back patio. They were respectful, professional, and did a great job! Everything looks so much better, and we’re very happy with the work they did. We would definitely recommend them!"
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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

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NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and very friendly. Definitely would use for future projects."
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Stump removal
Garage demolition
New rock driveway
Pasture mowing

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I purchased the big deal coupon for this service and everything worked out okay.  I would recommend their services to other people."
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I own a two flat in the city. Today i got a call from one of my tenants telling me that there was a leak. i called mcDonoagh and Sons and within two hours, they ha a Technician come out on st Patrick's day diagnose the problem, get the appropriate parts and fix it. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the speed of service. He also made helpful recommendations for how to maintain my water heaters.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ballistic Demolition & Removal
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We offer services that include demolition of structures and interiors, as well as concrete and asphalt removal. Driveway-way safe dumpster rental, material delivery, and other excavation services. We are a fully insured and licensed company with several years prior experience in the construction field. Give us a call today at 815-821-1808 for a free estimate and to get started on your project!

Corn crib demo
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kaboom Rigging & Heavy Equipment Operating Services, LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. Professional,polite. Thanks"
Trunk
Brush
Stacked Wood
Fallen Trees
Cutting Notches

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.

You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development.

A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property’s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.

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.

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