Best Land Clearing Company in Davenport, IA

Our Land Clearing Services

☑️  Brush, tree, and stump removal 

☑️  Small and large acreage clearing

☑️  Home site and lot clearing

☑️  Farm and ranch clearing

☑️  Pasture clearing

☑️  Hiking and ATV trails

☑️  Overgrown properties

☑️  Brush clearing

☑️  Brush control

☑️  Fence lines and fire breaks

☑️  Right-of-ways and easements

☑️  Hunting leases and shooting lanes

☑️  Selective clearing

☑️  River banks & ponds banks

☑️  Mulching

☑️  Roadways and access lanes

☑️  Commercial lot clearing

☑️  Horse trails and horse arenas

Looking for a Local Land Clearing Contractor?

We provide land clearing and brush maintenece services to the greater Quad Cities area in both Iowa and Illinois.

Land clearing is removing debris and vegetation from a piece of land. Vegetation can include trees, brush, shrubs, grasses, and stumps. Clearing is done for many reasons, like property development, enabling agricultural use, enhancing property value, or creating recreational spaces.

COMMON LAND CLEARING PROJECTS

Here are some examples of situations that benefit from land clearing services:

• Improving Property Value: Land clearing can increase your property's resale value. Removing overgrown vegetation and trees can enhance the curb appeal of a residential property. Opening up areas like fields and trails for recreational activities adds value to the land. Removing overgrowth near buildings reduces damage from fire, limbs, and roots.

• Land Clearing for Development and Construction: Land clearing is an early step in commercial and residential development projects. This involves removing trees, stumps, brush, and other debris to make way for construction. Clearing work may be followed by grading and site preparation work. 

• Agricultural Land Clearing: Overgrown brush is problematic for farmers and ranchers. Farm and ranch owners need to clear land to make way for crops, livestock, or improve access. Clearing pastures allows landowners to reclaim unused land. Cleared land reduces fire hazards and damage to fence lines and property from overgrowth.

• Utility, Right-of-Way, and Fence Line Clearing:  Unwanted trees, brush, and vegetation can interfere with the installation and maintenance of utilities. Land clearing specialists can remove vegetation around power lines, pipelines, fences, and more. 

• Clearing Fields and Trails for Recreation: Landowners may want to clear land to create sports fields or recreational trails. Common cases include creating areas for hunting, sports, or extending residential yards. Trails are often cut for hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATVs, or for better access to remote areas.

• Forestry Mulching: Forestry mulching is the process of grinding up trees and other vegetation into a fine mulch. The growth on the land is left on the ground as a natural fertilizer or ground cover. This process is a good way to clear land while improving the soil quality and removing the need to haul off any debris.

GENERAL STEPS IN A LAND CLEARING PROJECT

The general steps in a land clearing project are as follows:

Planning: Before you begin any land clearing work, you'll want to survey the area. You can stake out or mark the exact areas you want cleared. And mark any trees or growth areas you want to keep intact. 

Vegetation Removal: In this step, specialized machinery will cut, mulch, grind, plow, or scoop away the unwanted plant matter. The type of machinery used will depend on the project but may include track loaders, tractors, bulldozers, and excavators. 

Debris Removal: This step involves removing stumps, logs, cuttings, and other debris from the site. 

Grading: This optional step may be necessary to create a level surface, particularly if the land will be developed, farmed, and used by people or animals. 

TYPES OF LAND CLEARING EQUIPMENT

Land clearing requires specialized equipment to remove vegetation. The type of equipment used for land clearing will depend on the size and scope of the project. Equipment you might see on site includes:

• Bulldozers
• Excavators
• Brush mowers
• Bush hogs
• Mulchers
• Skid steers
• Track loaders
• Tractors
• Dump trucks

HIRE US FOR YOUR NEXT JOB

Land clearing can be challenging. If you're considering land clearing on your property, consult a professional. 

We specialize in removing unwanted vegetation, including thick brush, trees, tall grass, and debris from properties of all sizes. We tackle jobs on small home sites to large acreage farms and ranches. 

Get in touch, and we can answer any questions you have about your land clearing project.