If you’re needing to tackle some lot clearing for an upcoming project, you’ll need a professional for this job. We’ll tell you why, as well as everything else you need to know about this service, starting right now.
WHEN LOT CLEARING IS A NECESSITY
So many projects begin with lot clearing, including new construction, lawn expansion, or renovations. Lot clearing may involve many specific tasks to help get the land ready for these new things, and we’ll explore those more in a minute.
BUT, FIRST, SOME HOMEWORK
If you’re already in the initial stages of a construction job, you’re likely working with a contractor or builder.
Together, before lot clearing starts up, there’s a few details your team will want to check off the list including things like:
- Land survey: Ensure your proposed project is within your property lines.
- Lot/land clearing permit: Check with your local county on requirements for obtaining a permit (especially if extensive grading is needed) before work begins.
- Utilities: Know the location of your underground utilities, especially before grading.
- Flood zones: Double check your local zoning fine print, knowing that grading can change the water flow at your property.
THEN – IT’S TIME FOR THE PROFESSIONALS
“Clearing the lot” is a broad phrase, so we’re going to break it down into specifics. Here’s some common services that often fall within the lot clearing job:
- Tree cutting and removal
- Clearing away shrubs and brush
- Digging up rocks
- Stump grinding [Link to 101 blog]
- Filling in large holes
- Grading to make the land surface level and prepped for construction
- Debris clean-up and removal
This is far from a DIY kind of job, and here’s the top four reasons you need to rely on a skilled professional arborist:
- Land expertise: Professional arborists have deep knowledge about the land and how to best protect ecosystems in the lot clearing process.
- Costs: The equipment list alone to handle lot clearing is incredibly extensive, and it would require pricy rentals if you were trying to attempt this job. Professional arborists already have all the best tools for the job.
- Safety: The heavy pieces of machinery and tools can be dangerous, especially without the expert knowledge of how to use them. Plus, lot clearing itself can be risky without the skills to navigate the process safely.
- Faster completion: This big (and often difficult) job would be a huge time investment for a DIY attempt. Professional arborists are skilled to get this job done faster and better than anyone else can.
PUTTING YOUR PROJECT ON THE FAST TRACK
Relying on a professional arborist for lot clearing not only gets this job done in the most effective way possible, but it will also help your whole project timeline move forward more efficiently.
Let’s start your project with a free lot clearing estimate. Gardner Tree Service is a full-service and year-round tree company located in Naples, Maine, operating throughout the lakes region as well as Greater Portland. Our fully licensed and insured team takes care to provide professional results, and we strive to provide the best quality and friendly service from start to finish.
To get started with your free estimate, please call us at 207.747.8049 or email us at Gardnertrees@gmail.com. We look forward to learning how we can help you with all your tree-service needs!