Tree Removal
Some trees simply have to come down. When they do, we take them apart piece by piece, protect everything underneath, and leave the yard cleaner than we found it.
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Land Clearing & Brush Mulching
Building a home, opening a pasture, reclaiming an old fence line or cutting a trail to the back woods? Our forestry mulcher turns brush and small trees into mulch right where they stand.
How we do it
Land & Lot Clearing, done carefully
Forestry mulching is a clean, efficient way to clear land without burning brush piles or hauling truckloads of debris. A tracked machine with a mulching head grinds standing brush, saplings and small trees up to roughly 6–8 inches in diameter, leaving a layer of mulch on the ground that holds soil in place and breaks down over time. The tracks spread the machine's weight, so it's gentle on soft ground.
For larger trees we fell them first and either cut them into logs you can keep or mill, or chip them and haul them away. We can leave selected trees standing — a nice oak, a row of sugar maples, a few shade trees for the future house site — just flag them and we'll work around them.
Around Geneva we do a lot of work for small farms and vineyards: clearing overgrown fence rows, widening lanes for equipment, removing invasive honeysuckle and multiflora rose, and opening up view corridors toward the lake. We price most clearing jobs by the acre or by the day after walking the property with you.
What's included
- Forestry mulching of brush and saplings
- Selective clearing — keep the trees you want
- Fence-line and hedgerow clearing
- Trail, lane and driveway cutting
- Invasive shrub removal (honeysuckle, buckthorn, multiflora rose)
- Building pad and view corridor clearing
Is it time?
Signs you may need land & lot clearing
Not sure? Send us a photo — we'll tell you honestly whether it's something to worry about.
You're preparing a lot for a new home or barn
Fence rows have grown into a wall of brush
Pasture or field edges are creeping inward
You need access for well drilling or septic work
Invasive shrubs are crowding out native trees
You want a walking trail through your woods
Pricing
What does it cost?
Light brush clearing usually costs $1,800–$2,800 per acre; heavier growth with many trees runs $2,800–$4,500+ per acre. Small jobs can be done at a day rate.
Every estimate is free and written. The price includes cleanup — we don't add surprise charges for raking or haul-away.
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Land & Lot Clearing questions
Do you remove the stumps when clearing land?
Forestry mulching leaves small stumps at or just above ground level. If you're building or planting a lawn, we can grind the remaining stumps or recommend an excavator for full root removal.
How much land can you clear in a day?
Anywhere from a quarter acre of dense brush to more than an acre of light growth. Terrain, tree size and how selective you want to be all affect the pace.
Can you work on wet ground?
Our tracked machine handles soft ground better than wheeled equipment, but we avoid saturated soil to prevent deep ruts. Late summer, fall and frozen winter ground are the best windows.
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Other ways we can help
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Good pruning is the cheapest insurance a tree can get. We remove what's dead, weak or in the way — and leave the rest of the tree alone so it keeps growing strong.
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Stump Grinding
An old stump is a trip hazard, a mower-blade killer and a welcome mat for carpenter ants. We grind it away in an afternoon and leave the spot ready for grass or a garden bed.
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Free on-site estimates
Have a tree that's worrying you?
Tell us what's going on. We'll come out, take a look and give you a clear written price — free and with no pressure.