Lot & Land Clearing

Lot clearing in Worcester County, Massachusetts, is an essential process for property owners looking to develop their land for residential or commercial purposes. Whether you have a large piece of land or a smaller plot, clearing, stumping, and grubbing are crucial steps to prepare the site for construction, landscaping, or any other intended use.

Lot clearing involves the removal of trees, vegetation, and other obstacles from a designated area. It is typically done to create space for construction, enhance the aesthetic appeal of the property, mitigate fire hazards, or comply with local zoning regulations. In Worcester County, where nature thrives alongside urban areas, lot clearing is an important task that requires careful planning and execution to balance environmental conservation and development needs.

When it comes to lot clearing in Worcester County, you have various options available depending on your specific requirements. Here are some of the services we offer:

Complete Land Clearing: This comprehensive approach involves the removal of all trees, shrubs, stumps, and vegetation from the site. Heavy machinery is utilized to clear the land efficiently and quickly. Complete land clearing is suitable for properties that require a complete overhaul or have dense vegetation that needs to be completely removed.

Selective Thinning: Selective thinning is a more strategic approach that involves the removal of specific trees or vegetation to create a more desirable landscape. This method is often employed when the property owner wants to preserve certain trees or maintain a specific aesthetic while removing unwanted or obstructive growth. It requires careful consideration of tree species, health, and location.

Stump Removal: After trees are felled during the clearing process, stumps are left behind. Stump removal is the process of completely removing them from the ground. This is crucial for preparing the land for construction, and facilitating future landscaping activities.

Brush Clearing and Vegetation Management: In some cases, the primary concern may be the removal of brush, undergrowth, or invasive vegetation. Brush clearing and vegetation management involve the targeted removal of smaller plants, vines, and shrubs to create a more open and accessible space. This method can be particularly useful in areas with overgrown or neglected properties.

Environments By Design is an excavating contractor based out of Bolton, MA.  We provide services in the surrounding area including Harvard, Boxborough, Lancaster, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, and Worcester County. We specialize in residential and commercial lot and land clearing projects for homeowners, commercial property owners, construction contractors, and developers. We are licensed and insured, and our workers are OSHA 30 certified.

The OSHA 30-hour training program makes Environment By Design stand out in several ways:

1. Enhanced Safety Knowledge: The training provides in-depth information about identifying, avoiding, controlling, and preventing job-related hazards in construction, which includes excavation work. This includes knowledge about specific risks such as moving equipment, situational awareness, trench collapses, exposure to hazardous substances, and operating heavy machinery.
2. Accident Reduction: With the knowledge acquired from the training, our employees can better recognize potential risks and take preventive measures. This enhances the overall safety of any site we're working on.
3. Compliance with Regulations: The training ensures that workers understand the OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the construction industry, including excavation work.
4. Increased Productivity: A safer working environment can lead to increased productivity. Workers who feel safe are likely to be more efficient and effective in their roles.
5. Improved Reputation: Having a team of OSHA 30-hour trained employees boosts the reputation of our company in the eyes of clients, potential employees, and the wider community. It shows our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

We have several options for performing your clearing project. Low impact brush cutting (heavy duty bush hogging), selective thinning (Removing only certain trees and leaving others of your choice), complete clearing from small parcels of land to many acres.

Lot & Land Development

• Lot and land clearing
• Low impact brush cutting
• Logging (cutting tree at stump)
• Tree and stump removal
• Selective tree removal
• Clearing for new home construction
• Clearing or reclamation of pasture land

Why Choose Environments By Design?

Environments By Design is a locally owned and operated excavating company based out of Bolton, MA and serving the surrounding areas of Massachusetts.  Our business has grown steadily through word of mouth because of our ability to solve our customers problems using our field experience and expertise. Safety, the quality of our work and our customers satisfaction are our main concerns. Our job is not done until you are satisfied!

If you’d like to schedule and estimate or consultation for lot or land clearing please give us a call (978) 549-7328 or fill out our estimate request form and we’ll get right back to you.