Serving Hartford & Middlesex County, CT
Land Clearing Services in Hartford & Middlesex County
Land clearing services for wooded lots, overgrown yards and land you're about to build on. We take out trees, brush, stumps and rocks with our own excavators, and leave the ground ready to build on or plant. We're second- and third-generation builders with 40 years of experience in general contracting and development.
What We Clear
Most jobs are some mix of these four.
Trees
We cut them down and pull the stumps. If there are trees you'd like to keep, show us which ones and we'll work around them.
Brush and overgrowth
We clear thick brush, saplings, vines and the undergrowth that takes over a lot that's been left alone for a few years.
Lot clearingStumps
We pull them out with the root ball so the ground doesn't settle over them later. There's more about that below.
Stump removalRocks and boulders
We dig them out of the way so they're not sitting where the house, the lawn or the garden is going.
- We don't take on septic systems, driveways, slab prep or large commercial jobs.
Lot Clearing for a New House
A lot that's getting a house needs more than the trees cut down. The stumps and big roots have to come out where the foundation and the yard will be, because buried wood rots and the ground settles over it.
Our family builds homes too, so we clear a lot the way a builder needs it, with the house footprint opened up, room for the trucks to get in, and the trees you want to keep left standing.
Once the lot is clear, we can also dig the foundation and grade the lot, so you won't need to find another contractor for that part.
Foundation Digs and Grading
Stump Removal
We remove stumps by pulling them with an excavator. The bucket gets under the stump and lifts it out, roots and all. This works best on a lot you're about to build on or regrade, because nothing is left in the ground.
Pulling leaves a hole and some torn-up soil. In the middle of a finished lawn, that's more disruption than you might want for one stump. Grinding takes the stump down below the surface and leaves the roots, which is tidier in a yard that's already done.
We don't have a stump grinder, so every stump we take out gets pulled. If you only have one stump in a finished lawn, a stump grinding service may cost you less.
Stump Removal
Where the Trees and Brush Go
Clearing even a quarter acre makes a big pile of logs, branches and stumps. What happens to it affects the price, so it's a good thing to ask any land clearing company about before you book.
Depending on the job, we either haul the logs, brush and stumps away or chip the brush on site. Your quote will tell you which, with the cost included.
If you'd like to keep the logs for firewood, just mention it when you ask for an estimate.
Request an Estimate
Check Permits Before Anything Gets Cut
Some lots need sign-off from the town, or from its inland wetlands commission, before clearing can start. It's a good idea to call your town hall before booking, especially if there's a stream, pond or soggy ground on or near the property.
The property owner is the one who applies for that approval, and we can tell you what towns usually ask for.
Ask About Your Lot
Land Clearing Cost
The price depends on what's growing on the land and how easy it is to get a machine to it.
- How much land: a corner of a backyard is a much smaller job than a full acre.
- What's growing on it: a few big trees, thick brush and young saplings each take a different amount of time.
- How many stumps: each one is pulled separately.
- Rocks: boulders take time to dig out and need somewhere to go.
- Slope and wet ground: both slow the machines down.
- Access: whether an excavator can drive straight in or has to work around a house, fences or tight gates.
- Which trees stay: working around trees you're keeping takes longer than clearing everything.
- The debris: hauling it away costs more than leaving it on site.
Common Questions About Land Clearing
Have a different question? Give us a call(860) 883-6201Land clearing means taking trees, brush, stumps and rocks off a piece of land so it can be built on, graded or used. On a house lot, it also means getting the stumps and roots out after the trees are cut.
Sometimes it does. Some towns, and some lots near wetlands or water, need approval before work starts, so it's worth checking with your town first. The property owner applies for it, and we can tell you what towns usually ask for.
The biggest savings usually come from clearing only what you need. Keeping the trees that aren't in the way helps, and if you can use the wood, leaving it on site saves paying to have it hauled. Send us photos of the land and what you're planning, and we can talk through the options.
Yes, a few stumps or one overgrown corner is fine, and there's no hard minimum. Send a few photos and we'll let you know whether it makes sense to bring the machine out.
We work across Hartford County and Middlesex County, Connecticut. Put your town in the estimate form and we'll let you know.
Tell Us About the Land
Send us a few photos and tell us what you'd like done. Photos of the trees, the brush and the rough size of the area help us give you a price. You can also call (860) 883-6201.