Land Clearing Services

What is Land Clearing?

Land clearing is the process of uprooting and clearing vegetation to prepare a construction site for a project. This can be done before construction begins to clear the land for laying foundations and increase a property’s value, but it is not a part of regular maintenance and cleaning. When land clearing is done, our team removes any vegetation and obstructions on the land. This can include trees, plants, rocks, brush, stumps, and anything that gets in the way of the construction project. It can also include removing fence lines for farm use.

Types of Land Clearing Techniques

Different projects require different land-clearing methods. Our team can use multiple techniques when clearing the land to achieve the best possible results. Below are some of the most common methods used for land clearing and preparing a site.

Bulldozing

As the name suggests, this involves using a bulldozer to remove any and all obstructions on the land. This is also called the pushover method, as it pushes large amounts of plant growth and vegetation out of the way. And while this is a quick and relatively easy method of land clearing, it keeps the roots intact so the vegetation may be able to grow back after clearing. Additionally, this method can potentially damage the topsoil. This is why it’s not the most recommended technique for agricultural and large construction projects. However, for small and intermediate construction projects, this could be the ideal technique for clearing the land.

While this method isn’t recommended for all projects, many smaller projects would benefit from this method. This is a relatively quick and easy land-clearing technique, as it requires only a bulldozer and won’t take as much work as other techniques.

Cut and Grind

If you’re working on a property with fewer trees and vegetation, the cut-and-grind method may be ideal for you. As you might tell by the name, this method involves cutting up and removing the vegetation before turning the vegetation into mulch by grinding them.

Typically, our teams can use various tools to remove bushes and vegetation. Depending on the size of the vegetation and the property, you may need to use logging tools and equipment such as mulchers, brush mowers, wood plows, and even bulldozers.

Pulling

Also known as the pullover method, the pulling method works in the opposite way as the pushover method. Instead of using a bulldozer to push the vegetation away from the property, this method involves attaching chains to the vegetation and then attaching the chains to a tractor, which will pull off the vegetation and effectively clear the land.

Pile and Burn

The pile and burn method is one of the earliest forms of land clearing popular amongst farmers. This method involves clearing the land, piling everything that you removed, and then burning it. This can be a very cost-effective and quick land-clearing method, but if something goes wrong, you can incur high costs. For example, if the fires get out of control and damage the property, you will have to conduct fire restorations. Additionally, certain plant materials and vegetation produce hazardous fumes when burned, which could have a negative impact on the environment.

For more information about our land clearing services, call (608) 835-3630 today!