Land clearing services remove trees, stumps, stones, and any other obstacles before construction or agricultural work begins. However, many people who have purchased land for the first time may not know how the process works or if they need it. Below are answers to many first-time landowners’ questions.

FAQ About Land Clearing

How Does Land Clearing Work?

Before any work begins, tree service and excavation professionals will retrieve the proper permits for your area. Trees and other landscaping elements that will remain are marked, so they are protected. If there are any old structures such as sheds on the property, those are handled first. Standing debris such as large rocks, branches, and trash are then removed. After tree removal and stump grinding, contractors will fill holes for proper land grading.

When Is the Best Time for Land Clearing?

Autumn and early winter are good seasons for land clearing for a few reasons. Because the colder temperatures make the soil more solid, clearing is easier. There is typically less precipitation and runoff leading to more stable soil that can handle the process. Beginning work in the cooler months also affords you more time to prepare the land for the growing season and other projects planned for spring.

How Do You Know You Need the Work?

If you are planning to build on your property and need a level area without brush, stumps, and other greenery, land clearing is needed. It will also make formerly unusable sections of your property functional. On farms, eliminating rocks, stones, trees, shrubs, and other obstacles in the potential fields can increase your output next harvest. Whenever there are objects in the way of your plans, land clearing will help.

Do You Need a Professional for Land Clearing?

It is best to call a professional tree removal and excavation company to complete the work. Land clearing can be dangerous in the hands of someone who does not know how to cut and clear elements on your property safely. There are also specific tools and equipment needed that experts understand how to use. These teams will also do the work more efficiently than someone unfamiliar with the process.

 

Serving the Anchorage area since 1993, Carlos Tree Service is the land clearing and excavation company to call when you need to prepare land for construction or to remove hazards to improve the health of your property. Their professional tree care services include tree removal and stump grinding as well as insect control. Call the arborists at (907) 522-6049, and visit them online to view a complete list of services.