Your construction crew shows up to level ground that’s properly graded and ready to build on. No debris scattered around your property. No damage to the areas you wanted to keep. No surprises about what got cleared or what didn’t.
The soil drains properly because we understand how water moves through Goose Island properties. Your foundation contractor can start immediately because the site meets local requirements. Your timeline stays on track because the groundwork was handled by people who know what comes next.
You’re not dealing with a mess six months later when you realize the previous contractor cut corners. You’re moving forward with confidence that the foundation of your project was handled right.
We’ve been preparing land in Goose Island since 1997. We started as a logging business, so we understand trees, terrain, and what it takes to clear land properly.
Josh is on almost every job site because quality matters more than speed. When you’re building something important, you want people who care about getting it right. We know the soil conditions here, the drainage patterns, and the local requirements that affect every clearing project.
We’re the excavation company you call when you need the job done right the first time. Not the cheapest option, but the one that saves you headaches later.
First, we visit your property to see what we’re working with. Soil conditions, access points, trees that need special handling, areas you want protected. We locate utilities and pull permits so nothing gets damaged and everything stays legal.
Next, we bring the right equipment for your specific job. Tree removal requires different tools than stump grinding or site grading. We match our equipment to your land and your timeline.
Then we clear systematically. Trees come down safely, stumps get ground out completely, debris gets hauled away properly. We don’t push everything to the back of your property and call it done. We grade the site so water drains correctly and your foundation contractor has a solid base to work with.
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Complete tree and brush removal using appropriate equipment for your terrain. Stump grinding that eliminates roots below ground level so they don’t interfere with construction. Debris hauling that actually removes material from your property instead of relocating it.
Site grading that establishes proper drainage and creates level areas for building. We understand Goose Island soil conditions and how water moves through different property types. Clay soils drain differently than sandy soils, and slopes affect where water goes during heavy rain.
Permit handling when required by local regulations. Protection of existing structures, landscaping, or trees you want to keep. Written estimates based on actual site visits, not phone conversations or satellite photos.
Most residential lots in Goose Island take 1-3 days to clear completely, depending on the amount of vegetation and trees. A lightly wooded quarter-acre lot usually takes one full day, while heavily forested properties or larger lots can take several days.
Weather conditions affect timing. We don’t work during heavy rain or when ground conditions are unsafe for equipment. Access to your property also matters – lots with good access move faster than properties where we need to haul equipment through tight spaces.
We’ll give you a realistic timeline during our site visit based on your specific conditions and project requirements. No point in promising something we can’t deliver.
Yes, we handle both rough grading and finish grading as part of our site preparation services. Rough grading establishes proper drainage and general site elevation, while finish grading creates the precise levels needed for construction.
Many clients prefer having the same crew handle both clearing and grading because we’re already familiar with their property and can ensure proper drainage from the start. This coordination often saves time and prevents issues that can arise when different contractors work on the same site.
For Goose Island properties, we’re familiar with soil conditions and drainage considerations that affect how your land should be prepared. This local knowledge prevents problems that can delay your construction timeline.
We haul away all cleared materials properly. You get complete debris removal, not just everything pushed to the back of your property. Trees, stumps, brush, and other cleared materials get loaded and hauled off-site.
We understand local disposal requirements and handle permits when needed. Different materials go to different facilities – logs might go to sawmills, brush gets processed into mulch, and other debris goes to appropriate disposal sites.
You won’t have piles of rotting wood or brush sitting on your property six months later. When we finish clearing your site, the debris is gone and your land is ready for the next phase of your project.
Yes, we regularly clear land around homes, barns, septic systems, and other structures that need to stay protected. Our operators use appropriate equipment for tight spaces and take precautions to prevent damage to existing buildings or landscaping you want to keep.
We mark everything that needs protection before we start and use techniques like directional tree felling to control where debris falls. Experience with selective clearing helps us work efficiently while keeping your existing structures safe.
The key is planning the work properly and using the right equipment for confined spaces. Smaller machines for tight areas, larger equipment where we have room to work efficiently.
Land clearing costs vary significantly based on terrain, vegetation density, tree size, and access to the property. Lightly wooded flat land costs less than steep slopes with large trees and thick undergrowth.
We provide written estimates after visiting your property to assess the actual work required. This site visit lets us give you accurate pricing instead of rough estimates that might change once we see the real conditions.
Factors that affect cost include the number and size of trees, soil conditions, access for equipment, disposal requirements, and whether you need grading included. We’ll walk your property with you and explain exactly what’s involved in clearing it properly.
Permit requirements depend on the size of your project and local regulations. Some clearing projects require permits, especially if you’re removing significant vegetation or working near wetlands or steep slopes.
We understand local disposal requirements and handle permits when needed. Part of our site visit includes identifying any permit requirements for your specific project and property location.
Building permits are typically required for foundation excavation and septic installations that often follow land clearing. We maintain relationships with local building inspectors and utility companies, which keeps your project moving smoothly through the approval process.
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