Your contractor shows up and starts building immediately. No waiting for someone to come back and fix what should have been done right the first time. No foundation crew arriving to find the site isn’t actually ready.
That’s what proper land clearing looks like. We clear your property thinking about what happens after the trees come down. Proper slopes for drainage so water moves away from your future home. Level areas where you need them. Soil prepared correctly to support construction loads.
You get a clean, professionally graded site that’s ready for the next phase of your project. Your timeline stays on track, and you avoid the expensive problems that come from cutting corners on site preparation.
We’ve been clearing land in Washington County since our logging days started in 1997. We know how the soil behaves here, what equipment works best on local terrain, and which areas need special attention for drainage.
You’re not getting someone who learned about your property from Google Maps. We’ve worked on similar lots throughout Cossayuna and understand the seasonal challenges, permit requirements, and how to work around the utilities and wetlands that can complicate projects here.
This is a family business where Josh is present on almost every job to ensure quality. We’re not trying to be the cheapest option—we’re focused on being your excavator for life by doing the work right the first time.
First, we walk your property and discuss exactly what you need. You’ll get a detailed estimate that breaks down the work and timeline—no vague numbers or surprise charges later.
We handle any necessary permits and coordinate with your other contractors if needed. All utilities get located and marked before any excavation begins—this is standard procedure and required by law.
Our crews clear vegetation using appropriately sized equipment for your site, planning access routes that avoid unnecessary damage to landscaping, driveways, or other structures you want to protect. Trees and brush get removed, stumps are completely ground down, and all debris gets loaded and hauled away.
Finally, we grade the cleared area to your specifications. Proper slopes for drainage. Level areas where you need them. You get a construction-ready site that looks like professionals worked on it.
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Your land clearing project includes everything needed to get your property construction-ready. Tree and brush removal, stump grinding, debris hauling, and basic site grading. We handle the disposal so you don’t have burn piles sitting on your property for months.
We work around existing features you want to keep. Mature trees that should stay. Existing driveways or structures. Utility lines and septic systems. The goal is clearing the land you need cleared without creating problems elsewhere on your property.
In Washington County, most residential land clearing under an acre doesn’t require special permits, but larger projects or areas near wetlands often do. We’re familiar with local regulations and can help you determine what’s needed for your specific project. When permits are required, we can assist with applications or work with your contractor to ensure compliance.
Most residential lots take 1-3 days to clear completely, depending on size and density of trees. Larger properties or heavily wooded areas can take a week or more.
Weather affects timing significantly. We can’t grade properly in muddy conditions, and wet ground can limit equipment access. We schedule your project with realistic timeframes and keep you updated if conditions cause delays.
The key is planning ahead. Don’t wait until your contractor needs to start building to begin land clearing. Give yourself buffer time for weather delays and any unexpected issues we might uncover once work begins.
Permit requirements depend on your property size, what you’re clearing, and what’s planned for the land afterward. Most residential land clearing under an acre doesn’t require special permits, but larger projects or areas near wetlands often do.
If you’re clearing for new construction, your building permit process usually covers site preparation requirements. We’re familiar with local regulations and can help you determine what’s needed for your specific project.
When permits are required, we can assist with applications or work with your contractor to ensure compliance with Washington County and New York State requirements. Part of doing business in these counties is knowing what’s required and getting it done right.
We handle stumps properly based on your plans for the land. If you’re building, stumps get completely removed or ground down below grade so they won’t interfere with foundations or utilities. For areas that will be lawn or landscaping, we grind stumps down and remove the grindings.
Simply cutting trees and leaving stumps creates problems later when you try to grade or build. Our equipment includes stump grinders sized for different jobs, from small residential stumps to large trees.
Stump removal is included in our land clearing estimates. We don’t quote tree removal and then surprise you with additional stump grinding costs later.
Land clearing costs depend on several factors: property size, tree density, soil conditions, accessibility, and any special requirements like dealing with ledge or wetlands. Every site is different, which is why we provide detailed estimates after walking your property.
We discuss your specific needs and break down the work and timeline with no vague numbers. If we encounter unexpected conditions during the project, we explain your options and costs before proceeding.
The investment in professional land clearing pays dividends throughout your construction project and for years afterward. Proper site preparation prevents costly drainage problems, keeps utilities protected, and ensures debris is disposed of properly.
Yes, we take care to minimize disruption to your existing property. We use appropriately sized equipment for your site and plan access routes that avoid unnecessary damage to landscaping, driveways, or other structures.
Before starting work, we discuss any concerns you have about protecting specific areas of your property. We work around existing features you want to keep—mature trees that should stay, existing driveways or structures, utility lines and septic systems.
While some temporary disruption is unavoidable during excavation, we restore disturbed areas and clean up thoroughly when the work is complete. If you have valuable landscaping or tight access requirements, we factor that into our planning and equipment selection.
Rocky soil and ledge are common in Washington County, and we’re equipped to handle these conditions. We have the tools and experience to break through ledge when necessary, though this may affect project timeline and cost.
Washington County’s soil composition varies significantly throughout the region. We understand the difference between rocky ledge and clay, and how to work with both. This local knowledge affects everything from equipment selection to project scheduling.
For poor soil conditions, we can excavate deeper and bring in suitable fill material, or recommend other solutions depending on your project requirements. Our experience in the area means we can anticipate and plan for the soil conditions we’re likely to encounter on your property.
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