You’ve got land that’s gotten away from you. Thick weeds taller than your knees. Brush creeping in from the edges. Maybe saplings starting to take root where you don’t want them. Your riding mower won’t cut it—literally.
That’s where professional land mowing makes the difference. We’re talking equipment built to handle what Lake George area properties throw at it: rocky terrain, thick vegetation, slopes that make regular mowing dangerous.
When we’re done, you’ve got usable land again. Clear sightlines. Fire hazard eliminated. Property value protected. No more wondering if you should even try to tackle it yourself or how many weekends it would take.
The difference shows up when you can actually walk your property line again. When emergency vehicles could access your land if needed. When your seasonal property looks maintained instead of abandoned, even when you’re not there for months at a time.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation in Indian Kettles and the greater Lake George area. We know this terrain—the glacial formations, the rocky soil, the way brush grows back if you don’t cut it right.
Josh is on almost every job. This is a family operation, and we’re not interested in being the cheapest option that cuts corners. We’re interested in being your last call—the company you keep coming back to because we did it right.
We’ve watched properties around Indian Kettles change hands, get developed, sit vacant, come back to life. We understand what lakefront property owners need is different from what works in town. Seasonal access matters. Equipment that won’t tear up your land matters. Knowing when to clear and when to leave natural buffers matters.
First, we come look at your property. No guessing from photos or giving you a range so wide it’s meaningless. We need to see what we’re dealing with—how thick the vegetation is, what’s hiding in there, what equipment makes sense for your terrain.
You get a clear price before we start. What it costs, what’s included, how long it takes. If we find something unexpected once we’re into it, we talk to you before doing extra work.
Then we show up with the right equipment for your land. Not a riding mower trying to muscle through saplings. Actual land-clearing equipment that handles brush, thick grass, and woody growth without destroying your topsoil or leaving ruts everywhere.
We cut everything down to a manageable height, clear the debris, and leave your property looking maintained—not scalped. If you’ve got areas you want left natural or specific property lines to respect, we work around them.
When we’re finished, you can see your land again. Walk it. Use it. Stop worrying about what’s growing out there unchecked.
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This isn’t basic lawn mowing. You’re getting land clearing that handles vegetation regular services won’t touch. Brush up to several inches thick. Saplings. Overgrown fields that haven’t been maintained in years.
Indian Kettles properties come with challenges. You’ve got rocky terrain from glacial formations. Slopes leading down to the lake. Seasonal properties where vegetation explodes during the months nobody’s around. Areas where the previous owner let things go and now you’re dealing with years of growth.
Our equipment handles it. We’re set up for rural properties and challenging terrain—the kind of land that defines the Lake George area. You’re not getting a crew that shows up, realizes they’re in over their head, and either does a terrible job or tells you they can’t do it.
We also understand timing matters here. Get your land cleared before fire season. Before you’re trying to sell. Before that overgrowth becomes a genuine safety issue or starts impacting your neighbors. Properties in Indian Kettles benefit from clearing every 1-3 years depending on how fast things grow back and how you use the land.
It depends entirely on what we’re cutting and how much land you’ve got. A half-acre of thick brush costs more than two acres of manageable grass. Terrain matters—steep slopes or rocky ground take more time and careful work.
For basic grass mowing on maintained properties, you’re typically looking at $40-60 for an average residential lot. But if you’re calling us, chances are you need land mowing, not basic lawn service. That means clearing overgrown fields, cutting through saplings and thick brush, dealing with vegetation that’s been ignored for months or years.
We give you an upfront price after seeing your property. No surprise charges. No “we didn’t realize it would be this bad” conversations halfway through. We’ve been doing this in the Lake George area since 1997—we know what Indian Kettles properties look like and what it takes to clear them properly.
Yes. That’s actually most of what we do. Regular lawn services turn down this work because their equipment can’t handle it and they don’t want to risk breaking down or spending all day on one property.
We’ve got the equipment to cut through thick brush, saplings up to several inches in diameter, and fields so overgrown you can’t see what’s underneath. The kind of growth that happens when a seasonal property sits unattended or when someone buys land that’s been sitting vacant.
Indian Kettles properties often need this level of clearing. You’re dealing with fast-growing vegetation in a climate that supports thick brush. Add in rocky terrain and slopes, and it’s not work for a basic lawn crew. We clear it down to manageable height, remove the debris, and give you land you can actually use again. Most properties benefit from clearing every 1-3 years to keep things under control.
Lawn mowing is maintenance—keeping grass at a consistent height on property that’s already under control. You’re talking riding mowers, weekly or biweekly service, residential equipment. It works great for maintained properties in town or smaller lots.
Land mowing is clearing—taking overgrown fields, thick brush, and out-of-control vegetation and bringing it back to manageable condition. It requires heavier equipment, different cutting techniques, and the ability to handle saplings, woody growth, and terrain that would destroy a regular mower.
Most properties around Indian Kettles need land mowing, not lawn mowing. You’ve got larger lots, rural characteristics, seasonal properties that sit unattended, and vegetation that grows aggressively near the lake. If you’re not sure which service you need, here’s the test: if a regular riding mower would struggle with it or if you haven’t been able to keep up with it yourself, you need land mowing.
Most properties around here benefit from clearing every 1-3 years. It depends on how fast vegetation grows back, how you use the land, and what you’re trying to prevent.
If you’ve got a seasonal property you’re not visiting regularly, plan on clearing at least every other year. Vegetation near Lake George grows fast during the warm months, and two years of unchecked growth can turn manageable land into a genuine problem. Brush encroaches, saplings take root, and suddenly you’re looking at a much bigger job.
Properties you use year-round might only need clearing every 2-3 years if you’re keeping up with basic maintenance in between. But if you’ve got wooded edges, fields you’re not actively using, or areas prone to invasive species, annual clearing makes more sense. It’s cheaper and easier to maintain control than to let things go and need heavy clearing every few years. We can give you a realistic timeline after seeing your specific property and how it’s situated.
Not if it’s done right. Bad clearing absolutely can tear up your land—operators who don’t know the terrain, equipment that’s too heavy for the conditions, or crews rushing through to get to the next job.
We’ve been working Indian Kettles properties for over 25 years. We know how to work around rocky glacial soil without destroying topsoil. We understand when ground conditions are too wet and equipment will leave ruts. We adjust our approach based on slopes, soil type, and what your land can handle.
Josh is on almost every job specifically to make sure this doesn’t happen. We’re not a crew that shows up, clears everything as fast as possible, and leaves you dealing with the aftermath. You’re getting experienced operators who understand Lake George area terrain and treat your property like it matters—because we’re planning to be your excavation and land clearing company for the long term, not just this one job.
Land mowing is one service, but we’re a full excavation company. If you need site prep for new construction, driveway work, septic installation, brush clearing, or general excavation, we handle all of it. That’s actually our background—we started as a logging operation and evolved into full-service excavation.
This matters because properties in Indian Kettles often need more than one thing. Maybe you’re clearing land now but planning to build next year. Maybe you need a driveway improved or drainage issues addressed while we’re already on site with equipment. We can handle it without you needing to coordinate multiple contractors.
We’re also set up for commercial and industrial work, including snow removal. So whether you’re a homeowner with an overgrown seasonal property or a business owner who needs reliable land maintenance, we’ve got the equipment and experience. The goal is to be the company you call for property work—period. Not just the lawn mowing company, not just the excavation company. The company that shows up, does it right, and keeps your land functional year after year.
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