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Avatar for 360 Land Services
360 Land Services
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justin was great to work with, was collaborative in the design and got the job done efficiently. Was respectful of my property and gave me a fair price! Would use his services again!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pelkey Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryan went above and beyond what I asked for. I couldn’t be happier and I highly recommend Pelkey Services"
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommended. Quick, professional, friendly service at a reasonable price. I'll definitely be use Penguin for future projects."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Yard Works, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"
Response time1 hour
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Allison Contracting
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your property as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Xtreme Excavation & Grading
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a great experience with the owner Brandon. Came out to the site was very professional and answered all my questions or if he didn't no at that point got back to me in timely matter. 10/10 recommend will be hiring him again in future for all my needs. Grading and sewer repairs."
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Premier Grounds Services
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired premier ground services to replace our septic system here this year in August 2025. Jim brought a competitive quote along with great expertise to the job. Jim navigated large material deliveries, the replacement of our drain field and concerns of our local health department to get the job done in a timely manner. Thanks again Jim. I would recommend Premier ground services for any septic repair project."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Elowsky Lawn Services
3.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company! Exceptional service. Highly recommend!"
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

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.

Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.

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.

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.

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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