You need your construction site ready when your builder shows up. Not partially cleared with hidden stumps that slow everything down. Not “mostly level” ground that creates drainage headaches later.
When we finish your land clearing in North River, your foundation crew walks onto a properly prepared site. Level ground that’s been cleared to specification. All debris hauled away so there’s no cleanup left for you to handle. Drainage planned correctly so you don’t end up with water problems down the road.
Your project stays on schedule because the groundwork was done right the first time. That’s what proper site preparation looks like, and it’s what keeps construction moving instead of creating new problems to solve.
We’ve been clearing land in North River since our logging days started in 1997. We know the soil conditions here, the drainage challenges you’ll face, and how seasonal weather affects when we can do the work properly.
Josh oversees almost every job personally because quality matters more than speed. We’re the family business that aims to be your excavator for every project you do, not just this one.
When you work with contractors who understand North River’s terrain and local requirements, you avoid the expensive surprises that come from hiring someone who’s never worked in your area before.
We start by coordinating utility marking and walking your property to identify what needs to be preserved and what needs to go. No guesswork about where underground lines run or which mature trees you want to keep.
Next comes the actual clearing – trees, brush, and stumps removed completely, not just cut at ground level. We handle the stump removal that actually removes the whole stump, because leaving root systems creates problems for your foundation later.
Finally, we grade the cleared area to your specifications. Whether you need rough grading for initial construction access or finish grading ready for foundation work, we leave your site prepared for whatever comes next. All debris gets hauled away as part of the service.
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Your land clearing service includes complete debris removal and disposal. Brush and small material gets chipped or hauled to approved disposal sites. Larger logs can be cut for firewood if you want them, otherwise they’re removed with everything else.
Stump removal is handled properly – either ground below grade or completely removed depending on your future construction plans. We don’t leave burn piles or expect you to handle cleanup.
In North River, proper drainage consideration is critical during the clearing process. The terrain here means water management has to be planned from the start, not figured out after problems develop. We coordinate with your construction schedule and provide realistic completion dates upfront, because most residential lots take 1-3 days while larger properties might need a week or more.
Most residential lots in North River take 1-3 days to clear completely, depending on the size of the property and how dense the vegetation is. A half-acre lot with moderate tree coverage typically gets finished in two days.
Larger properties or heavily wooded areas might take a week or more, especially if there are mature trees that require careful removal. Weather affects our timeline too – we can’t do proper grading work in muddy conditions, and wet ground limits where our equipment can safely operate.
We provide realistic completion dates upfront and coordinate with your construction schedule. Rush jobs are possible when needed, but they cost more due to equipment scheduling and crew overtime requirements.
All debris removal and disposal is included in our land clearing service. You don’t deal with cleanup or find places to dump materials – we handle everything.
Brush and smaller material gets chipped or hauled to approved disposal sites. If you have larger logs and want them cut for firewood, we can do that. Otherwise, they get removed with everything else. Stumps are either ground below grade or completely removed, depending on what your future construction plans require.
We don’t leave burn piles on your property or expect you to handle any cleanup afterward. When we finish, your site is completely cleared and ready for the next phase of your project.
We help identify what permits you might need for your land clearing project, but permit applications are typically the property owner’s responsibility. We’re familiar with local North River requirements and understand what the township looks for.
If you’re working with an engineer or surveyor, we coordinate with them to ensure the clearing meets municipal standards. We know which projects need environmental reviews and can point you toward the right offices for applications.
Having worked in North River for years, we understand the local process and can guide you through what’s required. Getting permits handled early prevents costly delays once we’re ready to start the actual clearing work.
Proper drainage consideration happens during the clearing process, not after we discover problems. North River’s terrain means water management has to be planned from the start, because fixing drainage issues later costs significantly more.
We coordinate utility marking before starting work and identify where water naturally flows on your property. The grading work gets done to direct water away from where your foundation will go, preventing the water accumulation problems that create expensive headaches later.
If your property has challenging drainage conditions, we work with your engineer or surveyor to ensure the final grading meets the specifications your project needs. Proper drainage isn’t an add-on service – it’s part of doing the clearing work correctly.
Yes, our service includes protecting existing features you want preserved, like mature trees or existing structures. We walk the property with you before starting to identify exactly what stays and what goes.
Selective clearing requires more careful planning and equipment positioning, but it’s something we handle regularly. We can work around buildings, preserve specimen trees, and clear only the areas you need for construction while leaving the rest untouched.
The key is having these conversations upfront so we can plan the work properly. Trying to preserve features that weren’t identified beforehand usually creates problems and additional costs, so we make sure everything is clearly marked before any equipment moves.
Tree removal companies typically focus on taking down individual trees, often leaving stumps and not handling the site preparation work your construction project actually needs. Land clearing is comprehensive site preparation that gets your property ready for building.
We handle complete stump removal – not just cutting trees at ground level – because leaving root systems creates foundation problems later. The work includes proper grading to your specifications, drainage consideration, and debris disposal. Everything gets coordinated with your construction timeline.
When your foundation crew arrives, they have level ground that’s been cleared to spec, not a property with scattered stumps and uneven terrain that slows down the entire project. That’s the difference between tree removal and professional land clearing service.
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