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Last update on September 21, 2026

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

Avatar for Martin Dirtworks, LLC
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
6
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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

"Job was completed quickly and very well done! Couldn’t have done it anywhere near as well as they did"
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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation
New to Angi
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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Avatar for NRE Land Solutions, LLC
NRE Land Solutions, LLC
5.0(
10
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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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Avatar for Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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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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Avatar for Ballistic Demolition & Removal
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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Avatar for Kaboom Rigging & Heavy Equipment Operating Services, LLC
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 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 FAQs, 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.

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.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

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.

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.

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