Land clearing companies remove trees and other obstacles to prepare your property for building and development. Before hiring a contractor for the job, however, it’s important to ask a few questions, so you and the expert are on the same page. Here are few of the most common questions you should ask a potential contractor.

What to Ask a Land Clearing Team

Are you licensed & certified?

Always check that a land clearing company has the right licenses and certifications to do the work. This ensures they are properly trained in safely removing items from your property. A professional team will also know how to obtain the correct permits and what equipment to use for each area and obstacle.

Do you have experience with similar jobs?

Different projects require different techniques and tools. Even if the contractor has experience in land clearing, it is helpful if they have performed jobs similar to yours with the same challenges and hazards. The more familiar they are with land like yours, the happier you will be with the results.

What are your safety precautions?

Any job that requires heavy equipment comes with a risk, and you want a team that knows how to protect themselves and your property during the process. Make sure they are using the right equipment and that it is properly maintained. Also, find out if the company is Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliant and following the regulations set out to keep personnel secure at all costs. Finally, ensure that their staff is wearing safety equipment like hardhats, goggles, gloves, and work boots.

What does the homeowner need to do beforehand?

There may be steps to take before the team’s arrival. Make sure you find out what you as the homeowner must do, so the work is not delayed. Anything from marking and turning off utility lines to removing structures and items already in place should be ironed out.

Do you subcontract the work?

Make sure you know if the land clearing company uses its own employees or if they subcontract out. If they use subcontractors, ensure those workers are also trained and certified and that there are insurance policies in place in case something happens during the project.

For land clearing in Ashtabula County, OH, call the excavating contractors at Simak Trucking & Excavating. For more than 60 years, the company has offered everything from demolition services to septic system and sewer installations, as well as aggregate delivery for residential and commercial customers throughout the area. For more information on their hourly trucking or to locate the materials you need, call (440) 224-1992. Visit them online to see their available products.