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Top-Rated Land clearing pros in Big Rapids - Updated Nov 2026

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NRE Excavating
4.9(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had a huge maple stump in the front yard, from the time I got the estimate till the job was done was about 4 days. They came out and got started on it right away, worked straight through until it was finished. Leveled it out and cleaned the yard and driveway that my wife didn’t even notice the stump was gone. I’m going to pick up some seeds tomorrow to fill in the grass, I’m not including a finished photo because it’s absolutely pouring outside right now. But the job that was done above my expectations. Thank you very much and it was nice to meet you guys."
Home Demolition
Home Demolition
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Earthworm Dozing and Excavating, Inc.
4.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were scheduled to come on Friday, but forgot. I had to call the office to find out what happened. They rescheduled the job on Saturday. Two people showed up and they really worked hard. The job was completed in no time and they cleaned up all the branches. I would have them again."
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Large block retaining walls
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Awaiting final landscaping
1728155

+9

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality service, great communication. Very pro-active about scheduling the job and answering questions, making adjustments as needed. Fair pricing. Provided written description and invoice when put half down for the job, after walking through the sites. We are already planning to hire them again for the next set of projects."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Muskegon River Construction Company
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! Owner, Bill, was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very fair. He offered good suggestions to solve the problem. And, surprise! The invoice was less than quoted. ? I would not hesitate to use them again or refer them to others."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+90

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic he called me right back after I call. Very prompt, always available, the question I had he got all the information we needed for putting the septic and over all electrical wires, he explained everything. Over all great business people and I was very satisfied with the work that he did. I will definitely use them again, he always explained the cost about financial."
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Land Clearing Services FAQs, 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.

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.

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.

This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

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