Whether you’re building an industrial facility or a custom home, choosing your own site will allow you creative freedom. However, it will also require you to transform a raw, overgrown parcel of land into a clean slate for your construction project. To do so, you’ll need to hire a lot clearing crew. If you’re unfamiliar with this process, take a look at the guide below.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Lot Clearing

1. Survey & Planning

First, you’ll need to scope out the property and conduct a survey. This will allow you to determine the best possible location for the main structure, as well as any outbuildings, utility lines, septic systems, and access roads. From there, you can figure out where rocks, trees, and other vegetation should be removed.

2. Stump & Tree Removal

If there are any stumps remaining on the property, the stump itself and the root network will prevent your construction crew from breaking ground or laying a foundation. The lot clearing crew will use heavy-duty equipment to grind down the stumps into mulch, and then remove the underlying root systems.

While you might want to leave some trees in place to add to the property’s landscape design, you might need to remove those in the way of planned construction. A land clearing crew will cut down and dig up these trees to prepare the site for building.

3. Clearance for Construction

The workers will ensure that the site can be easily accessed by the construction crew and delivery drivers. They may need to remove large rocks, level the soil, or create a roadway to facilitate traffic. This could also form the foundation for a driveway after construction is finished.

If you’re looking for a reliable lot clearing team to prepare your construction site, reach out to 4 Seasons Tree Service of Newburgh, NY. They have over 33 years of experience serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Hudson Valley. Whether you need an entire lot cleared or just a few trees trimmed, you can count on these fully insured professionals to get the job done. Learn more about their skills on their website or call (845) 565-8600 to schedule an appointment.