Your contractor shows up and gets straight to work. The foundation crew doesn’t call with problems about drainage, compacted soil, or rocks that should have been removed weeks ago.
You’re not dealing with water pooling where it shouldn’t or watching your new home’s foundation settle unevenly because the site prep was rushed or done incorrectly. The grading is right. The drainage works. Your investment is protected.
This is what proper land clearing looks like – thinking about what happens after the trees come down, not just getting them out of the way.
We started as a logging operation in 1997 and moved into full-time excavation in 2020 when we saw too many property owners getting burned by contractors who didn’t understand what proper site preparation actually means.
Josh is on almost every job because this is our community. We live here, work here, and plan to be here long after your project is complete. When your neighbor asks who cleared your land, we want you to give them our name without hesitation.
Factory Village terrain has its challenges – from seasonal water flow patterns to soil conditions that change from one property to the next. We’ve been working this area long enough to anticipate what most sites will throw at us.
We start by walking your property with you. You show us where the house will sit, where you want access roads, and any trees or stone walls you want to keep. We identify what needs to go and what should stay.
Then we mark utilities through Dig Safe and handle the clearing systematically. Trees and brush get removed first, followed by stump grinding and debris removal. We don’t leave piles of wood chips scattered around your property for you to deal with later.
Grading comes next – creating the proper slope for drainage and getting your building pad level and stable. If we hit ledge or large boulders, we have the equipment to remove them properly rather than working around them and creating headaches for your construction crew. Everything gets hauled away, and your site is ready for the next phase.
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Your land clearing project includes complete vegetation removal, stump grinding, and all debris hauling. We handle rock removal when we encounter it, and proper grading to ensure water drains away from your future building site.
Factory Village properties often have mature trees worth preserving and stone walls that add character to the landscape. We regularly work around these features when the building layout allows for it. Sometimes a small adjustment to where the house sits can save a significant tree or preserve a stone wall that took decades to build.
Access roads and temporary driveways get planned and graded to handle the heavy equipment your construction project will require. Concrete trucks, lumber deliveries, and other construction traffic need solid, stable access that won’t turn into a muddy mess during spring thaw or heavy rain periods.
Most residential lots take 1-3 days depending on the size, terrain, and amount of vegetation. A quarter-acre lot with light brush and small trees typically takes a day.
Heavily wooded lots or those with difficult access take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after seeing your specific property. Weather can affect the schedule, especially if the ground is saturated, so we build some flexibility into our estimates rather than promising unrealistic deadlines that put your construction project at risk.
We’re familiar with Factory Village requirements and can guide you through what permits you’ll need, but the property owner typically handles the permit applications. Some clearing work requires permits, especially if you’re near wetlands or removing large amounts of vegetation.
We’ll let you know what applies to your situation and can work with your engineer or surveyor if permits are required. Our experience with local regulations helps avoid compliance issues that could delay your project. Building permits for your actual construction are usually handled by your general contractor or builder.
Yes, all debris gets loaded and hauled away as part of the job. We don’t leave brush piles or wood chips on your property unless you specifically request it. Larger logs can sometimes be cut and stacked for firewood if you want them, but most customers prefer complete removal.
We dispose of all material at appropriate facilities rather than dumping it somewhere inappropriate. This keeps your property clean and ready for the next phase of construction without you having to arrange separate cleanup or disposal services.
Yes, we regularly work around mature trees, stone walls, and other features that property owners want to preserve. The key is identifying these areas clearly before we start work and planning the clearing accordingly.
Some trees may need protection during the clearing process to prevent damage from equipment or falling debris. We’ll discuss what’s realistic to preserve based on your building plans and site layout. Sometimes minor adjustments to building placement can save significant trees or features that add value and character to your property.
When we encounter ledge, we have rock hammers and can coordinate with blasting contractors if needed. If we encounter large boulders during clearing, we have the equipment to deal with them properly rather than working around them and creating problems for your construction project.
We’ll stop work and discuss options with you before proceeding – this protects both your budget and project timeline. Our experience with Factory Village area soil conditions helps us anticipate potential issues, but we’re equipped to handle surprises when they occur. You’ll never get surprise bills for work we didn’t discuss first.
Our equipment is designed for challenging terrain and wet conditions common in this area. We use tracked machines that distribute weight better than wheeled equipment, reducing ground damage and allowing us to work in conditions where other contractors might get stuck.
If conditions are extremely wet, we may recommend waiting for drier weather to avoid creating ruts or compaction issues that could affect your construction project. This protects your investment and ensures the site preparation is done correctly rather than rushing to meet a deadline and creating problems for your builder later.
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