What Is Land Clearing?

Land clearing plays a vital role in modern construction projects. Learn all about this essential process below!

What To Know About Land Clearing Services

Land clearing refers directly to the process of uprooting and clearing vegetation in a certain area. This is done to prepare a site for an upcoming construction project. It can be done prior to construction in order to clear land for laying foundations, but it is not considered part of regular cleaning and maintenance.

Whenever land clearing services are performed, the professionals will remove any vegetation or other obstructions on the land. Of course, this may include the removal of any plants, trees, bush, stumps, rocks, or any other potential obstructions.

Why Is Land Clearing Necessary?

Land clearing is a necessity before any construction project gets underway. When purchasing land with the intent to build, there will be many obstacles in the way. This includes things like trees and plants that must be cleared out of the area.

Clearing the land of any obstructions will allow for a better overall view of the property, enabling the proper building decisions. It’s nearly impossible to build a safe and stable structure without first completing clearing the land.

Land clearing also plays an important role in the agriculture industry. Soil loses some of its nutrients as time goes on, so clearing the land can remove excess vegetation that’s ultimately taking away the nutrients. This makes it much easier for the future growth of new vegetation on the land.

Land Clearing Types

Below are a few methods/types of land clearing services provided by the professionals at Phoenix Trim A Tree.

New Construction Land Clearing

Before excavation can start or a foundation poured the land needs to be cleared from trees, brush, stumps, and undergrowth. Even small parcels of land can be thick with plant life that would take weeks or months to clear by hand. Our team has the right land clearing equipment to make this process fast, affordable, and keep your new construction project on schedule.

Road And Trail Clearing

If you’ve bought new property and are planning on building a home, cabin, or need to provide access through an area land must be cleared for the road or trail. Our team will come and carefully follow your plans for roads leading to your property.

Storm Damage Clearing

We are available for 24 hour emergency cleanup service in the event of storms or other emergencies. Phoenix frequently has high winds during the Monsoon season and some can be particularly nasty and devastating.

Many times a year a storm strong enough to create a trail of debris passes through the valley. If you find your home hit particularly hard by a wind storm and need damaged trees removed, contact us today!

Agricultural Land Clearing

If you are preparing to start or restart an agricultural project near the Phoenix Valley, land clearing is likely one of your first steps. The land must be clear to grow crops and for raising various types of livestock. Our team will clear away the vines, weeds, and unwanted growth from your land so you will be able to start growing, raising, and make the most of your land.

Survey Line And Fence Clearing

When you’re developing new residential or commercial land surveying the property line many times requires property clearing. To set a new fence you want to carefully plan that it sits on your property and will need to remove trees and brush.

What Equipment Is Needed For Land Clearing?

When clearing the land, there may be several pieces of equipment that need to be utilized. It all depends on the size of the land, type of vegetation, and exact techniques.

Today, these are the most common pieces of equipment used for land clearing:

• Compact track loaders.

• Backhoe loaders.

• Mowers.

• Tractors.

• Brush chippers.

• Skid steer loaders.

• Site prep tractors.

• Wheel loaders.

• Bulldozers.