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Avatar for Rapidan Farm, LLC
Rapidan Farm, LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rapidan LLC did a great job of extensive land clearing, bush hogging, removing and shredding bushes, small trees, tall grass etc. He is thorough, makes sound recommendations, accomplished the work on schedule, communicates well and the price was fair for the work acccomplished."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RND Construction
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done quickly and efficiently. I was present when the team did the site preparation. I observed a lot of the work out of curiosity. They worked well as a team. Deliveries of the septic tank and materials for the drain field arrived on time and in coordination with the work being done. Several tactical decisions were made regarding the installation of the drain field to speed up the job in an effort to remain ahead of the weather. This gave them time to fill in the trenches, smooth the surface, plant seed that we requested, and cover the seed with straw before the rain came. Otherwise, we would have had a muddy mess. Well done!"
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Response time9 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Bradley Builders LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
4.6(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was having an acre cleared out in Spotsylvania, VA. Not only did they show up and get going without hesitation, they cleared and graded the land beautifully. They were amazingly professional and friendly, and I will definitely call them for any and everything I need done from here forward. They were honestly awesome. Thank you to everyone on the Shadowcast crew."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RND Construction
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was an absolute pleasure working with RND Construction. I have used other companies before to clear house lots but I have now found my go to company for future house building endeavors. I have also hired them to do all my dirt work, they’re professionalism is unmatched and I can not wait to work with them again! Nick and Russel will certainly take care of you!"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Cleaning & Handyman Service
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris has done an excellent job for us; in fact, he is more of a perfectionist than I am. He insists that everything be done absolutely
correctly or he re-does it. For example, he took out several tiles in the shower stall because he didn't think they looked right and replaced them; he spent 30 minutes in Lowe's to find the exact color for the grout; and he returned several less-than-perfect cabinetry pieces to the dealer and negotiated an upgrade for us due to the imperfections.
He also cleaned out our gutters, fixed some annoying electrical glitches, and has even helped us with our dogs (he trains service dogs)! Chris calls in expert help, such as electricians and plumbers, when needed.
My husband and I highly recommend Chris Saunders. In fact, our original "contractor" taking off has been a big blessing in disguise.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Legacy Earth and Arbor
Legacy Earth and Arbor
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rapidan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can?t say enough good things about Donnie and his work! He recently cleared my land in preparation for a new building, and he did an outstanding job from start to finish. Donnie is extremely skilled, professional, and efficient, you can tell he takes real pride in his work. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process and made sure everything was done exactly the way I wanted. The property looks amazing and was finished right on schedule. I?d highly recommend Donnie to anyone needing land clearing or site prep work, you won?t be disappointed!"
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Land Clearing Services FAQs, 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.

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.

Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.

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.

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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