Land Clearing in Clare County, Michigan
Vacant lots and building sites cleared of trees and brush and graded so they are ready for construction.
What it is
What is land clearing?
Land clearing takes a wooded or overgrown property and turns it into usable ground. We remove trees and brush, then shape and grade the site so a builder can come in and start work.
Because we mulch rather than burn, most of the material stays on site as ground cover or gets worked into the soil. Larger multi-acre jobs can take a week or more depending on terrain and tree cover.
Who it is for
Who we help
- Homeowners getting ready to build
- Builders and contractors who need a clean, graded pad
- Landowners opening up acreage for pasture, a pole barn, or a driveway
- Vacation property owners preparing a lot from out of town
How it works
Step by step
- 1
Site visit and quote
We walk the lot, talk through where the house, driveway, or building will sit, and quote the job.
- 2
Clear trees and brush
Mulchers and skid steers take down and grind the vegetation in the build area.
- 3
Grade the ground
We level and shape the site, adding or moving fill where it is needed.
- 4
Ready to build
You get a clean, graded site ready for your builder or the next phase.
Equipment used
- Cat-based high horsepower mulcher for heavy cover
- Kubota SVL97-2 with mulching head
- Skid steers with grading and bucket attachments
- Mini excavator for stumps, trenches, and tight spots
Typical jobs
- House and cabin building sites
- Driveway and two-track cuts
- Pole barn and garage pads
- Multi-acre clearing projects
- Storm cleanup and downed timber
- Lot clearing for sale or development
Land Clearing questions
How long does land clearing take?
Small lots are often a day or two. Larger multi-acre jobs can take a week or more depending on terrain, tree size, and weather.
How far do you travel for land clearing?
Larger land clearing projects can go up to 80 to 90 miles from Clare, including Big Rapids, Reed City, and Midland.
Do you grade the site after clearing?
Yes. Grading and dirt work are part of what we do, so the site is ready for construction when we leave.
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Ready to reclaim your land?
Call for a quote, availability, and current job scheduling.