Land Clearing Services in Connecticut
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At Connecticut Tree Care, we specialize in providing professional land clearing and bush hogging services to our clients. Our crew has the experience and expertise necessary to handle any size job, from small residential properties to large commercial and industrial projects throughout all of Litchfield and Fairfield counties! We also dip into New Haven County and Hartford County when the call of duty comes!
Our team has a wide range of capabilities when it comes to land clearing and bush hogging. We can handle everything from removing trees and stumps to clearing underbrush and overgrowth. Our equipment is top of the line and can handle even the toughest jobs.
Types of Lot & Land Clearing Explained
The term lot clearing, refers to the laborious and tedious process of clearing trees and vegetation from land for professional or residential building construction. Lot clearing is possible for commercial or residential applications. It may require heavy equipment like bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, walk-behind brush mowers, HYDRO-AXING equipped skid steers, and other heavy machinery.
Commercial and Residential Applications
Clearing land for construction requires the removal of vegetation, trees and shrubs from an area to allow for building construction. The process can also involve excavation and grading to prepare the area for utilities and the building foundation.
Building Site Preparation for Commercial Properties
Site preparation for commercial buildings includes clearing land and grading it so that the surface is level for building. It may include installing utilities like water, municipal sewers, septic systems and Artesian water wells. The first stage in building a commercial structure is site preparation. It lays the groundwork for all subsequent steps.
Parking Lot Clearing and Grading
Parking lot clearing, grading refers to the clearing of vegetation and trees from parking lots in order to make them level. It may involve installing drainage systems that ensure water flows are maintained and avoid flooding. Clearing and grading parking lots is essential for commercial construction projects. It provides the necessary space to allow customers and employees to park their cars.
Right-of Way Clearing for Utilities or Infrastructure
Right-of -way clearance involves the clearing of trees and vegetation to make space for utility lines like power, gas, and telecommunications lines. The process takes place along roads and other public rights of way. It is important to clear right-of-way so utilities can be installed safely and effectively.
Landscaping & Vegetation Management
Landscaping and vegetation care involves the creation, maintenance, and design of trees and plants. It can also include the removal and installation of plants that will enhance the environment. Industrial, commercial and residential properties can benefit from landscaping and vegetation programs. It can improve curb appeal as well as create an inviting atmosphere.
Industrial Land Clearing Services
These services include the clearing of large tracts of land in order to facilitate industrial projects like oil and gas drilling and mining. This type of project requires the efficient and safe clearing of large areas of land. Experienced operators and heavy equipment are often required. Services for industrial land clearing may include the installation and maintenance of utilities, as well as the construction of roads leading to the location.
Machinery Used in Land Clearing
Excavators and Bulldozers
Bulldozers and excavators are both heavy machinery commonly used in land clearing. Bulldozers are equipped with a larger blade and a bucket that can be used to move and dig soil. Excavators have a hydraulic arm to lift and transport the dirt and other debris. This machine is essential to efficient land clearing. However, it must only be used by trained and skilled professionals.
Forestry Mulching Machines and Brush Cutters
Mulching machines can be used to quickly remove trees or vegetation. This machine uses sharp, rotating blades that shred or mulch the trees and foliage into smaller bio-degradable pieces.
This equipment is also implemented in forestry work, known as a forestry mulching machine or forest masticator or brush cutter. The tool utilizes a rotating drum that is fitted with steel chipper tools or blades to cut down and shred vegetation.
Mulch can be used as groundcover or erosion control. Forestry mulchers can be used to clear sensitive terrain where other land clearing techniques like forestry mulching, may not work.
Hydro Ax with Rotary Ax Cutting System
Hydro axing is a method of land clearing by mean of tree removal through mulching. To be specific, hydro axing is best way, fastest way, and cheapest way to remove a lot of trees by mulching them down for small wood chips.
The Hydro Ax with Rotary Ax Cutter attachment is an awesome tool in the world of forestry mulching and land clearing. They eat brush and 8 inch diameter trees like they’re going out of style!
Hydro-axing involves the use of specialized equipment that utilizes high-pressure water jets and cutting blades to effectively clear away trees and vegetation. The process is fast, efficient, and leaves the cleared area smooth and tidy. Call us TODAY for your free hydro axing service estimate! You’ll be glad you did.
Wood Chipper vs the Horizontal Grinder
Using a horizontal grinder is the optimal choice for achieving versatility across multiple applications, but when it comes to producing wood chips exclusively, a whole tree chipper is undoubtedly the superior option with higher efficiency and production rates.
The Bandit name is famous for grinding and chipping, and are used for breaking down trees, stumps and other vegetation to make it easier to dispose of. The chipper uses sharp blades to chop and shred the branches. While grinders use rotating teeth for grinding stumps, they use sharp blades.
Using a horizontal grinder is the optimal choice for achieving versatility across multiple applications, but when it comes to producing wood chips exclusively, a whole tree chipper is undoubtedly the superior option with higher efficiency and production rates. Both of these high-tech machines are essential to ensure safe and efficient land clearing. However, they both must only be used by qualified professionals in order to reduce the chance of an accident.
Land Clearing and Worker Safety (PPE)
Clearing land, like tree removal is very dangerous work. To minimize injuries and accidents, it is important that workers adhere to safety procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hard hats can be worn to ensure your safety.
You should also use caution when using heavy machinery and follow the proper disposal and handling of hazardous substances. All workers must receive ongoing training to keep them up-to date on safety regulations and practices.
Safety on the job can be a key factor in preventing accidents. It will also ensure everyone is safe when they return home at the end. Training and safety protocols are vital components to any land clearing project.
Proper training should be given to all workers on safe operations of heavy machinery and handling hazardous materials. To reduce the chance of injuries and accidents on job sites, safety protocols must be developed and implemented.
Land Clearing Services and Pricing
Clearing lots is an intricate and complex process. It requires a variety of safety protocols and specialized equipment. Every land clearing project must include safety protocols, training, personal protection equipment, environmental protection measures and insurance.
Land clearing firms can make sure that workers and regulations are protected and followed by having sufficient insurance and safety protection. Check with your county’s building inspector, zoning compliance officer or designated tree warden for your area to make sure your tree contractor is licensed and fully insured.
CT Tree Care is a professional company that clears land for residential and commercial buildings. They offer affordable rates and can do the work at a reasonable price.
Clearing land can be complicated and dangerous. It requires expertise and specialized equipment to do safely and effectively.
Average Cost of Land Clearing Services
Costs for land clearing in Connecticut vary depending on how large and what type of property it is. Clearing residential building lots for new construction costs typically between $1,700 to $5,500. Commercial land clearing prices, however, can run anywhere from $3,250 up to $10,850.
The cost of residential property tends to be lower because it is less large and requires less work. You can influence the cost by terrain and types of trees/brush on your property, as well as access.
The cost of commercial land clearing is higher due to its larger dimensions and the requirement for special equipment.
Additional factors, such as planning & zoning regulations, environmental regulations by the EPA and municipally-issued permits, can impact the cost.
To ensure that you get a fair price, it is important to obtain multiple estimates from different local land clearing companies. You can compare the prices of different companies and make informed decisions about who to hire.
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Ready to get started on your land clearing, hydro-axing, or brush hogging project? Then contact CT Tree Care today and rest easy knowing that our crews are fully licensed and insured.
We provide exceptional services for residential, commercial and industrial zoned land parcels, and our experienced team is ready to help you achieve your project goals.
Don’t hesitate – call us now to receive a free estimate and learn more about how we can assist you. Trust Connecticut Tree Care for all your land clearing needs!