Dozer clearing thick brush and small trees on a wooded lot

Land Clearing · Richmond & Moore County

Land clearing, lot clearing & site prep

Overgrown lots, brush-choked fence lines, stumps and years of debris — cleared out and left ready for a house, a driveway, a pasture, or just a yard you can use again.

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Brush & lot clearing
Stumps & debris removal
Site prep for building

Land Clearing

From overgrown to usable

Land clearing is hard, physical work, and it's the first step for a lot of other projects — a new house, a shop, a driveway, or just getting a piece of property back under control.

Every piece of land is different. Some lots are mostly brush and vines. Some are thick with pines and hardwood saplings. Some have decades of debris hidden in the undergrowth. We walk it with you first, mark what stays and what goes, and give you a scope that fits the ground.

When we're done, you get a site that's cleaned up — not just knocked down. And because we also run Los Bros Lawns, we can help keep it that way.

Skid steer loader moving dirt and debris in a partially cleared wooded area

What we do

Land clearing services

Residential and small-acreage land clearing, sized to your property.

Brush removal

Thick brush, vines, briars and undergrowth cut back and cleared out, including along fence lines and property edges.

Overgrown property clearing

Lots and yards that have gotten away from their owners, brought back to usable ground.

Small lot clearing

Residential lots cleared for a house, addition, outbuilding or garden, with the trees you want to keep left standing.

Tree clearing

Removing small trees and saplings as part of clearing a lot. Large trees near structures may need a dedicated tree service — we'll tell you if so.

Stump removal

Stumps ground down or pulled, depending on what's going on that ground next.

Debris removal

Old fencing, junk piles, storm debris and dumped material hauled out and disposed of properly.

Site preparation

Rough grading and prep for driveways, pads and slabs — and we can pour the concrete when you're ready.

Property cleanup

Final cleanup so the site is usable, with options for ongoing maintenance through Los Bros Lawns.

Worth knowing

Before we clear: what to know

A little planning up front saves money and headaches on any clearing job.

Know your linesWe clear to your property lines, so it helps to know where they are. If the lines are uncertain, a survey before clearing is worth it.
Utilities get marked firstBefore any digging or stump removal, underground utilities are located through NC 811.
Mark what staysGood longleaf pines, shade trees and anything with sentimental value get flagged before equipment goes in.
Rules can applyIn North Carolina, disturbing an acre or more generally requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan, and some towns and HOAs have their own tree and clearing rules. We'll flag anything we know applies.
Where the debris goesHauling off, piling for later, or other options — it depends on the site and your plans. The approach is spelled out in your estimate.
What comes nextIf the land is being cleared for a house, driveway or slab, tell us. We'll leave the site in the right condition for the next step.

Process

How we clear a property

You'll know what's happening and what comes next at every stage.

Site walk
We walk the property with you, talk about the end goal, and look at access, slope and wet areas.
Mark & plan
Keep-trees and boundaries are flagged, and we agree on what gets cleared.
Utility locate
Underground utilities are marked before we disturb the ground.
Clearing
Brush, undergrowth and trees in the clearing area are removed.
Stumps & roots
Stumps are ground or removed based on what the ground will be used for.
Debris handling
Debris is hauled off or handled as agreed in the estimate.
Grade & clean up
Rough grading where needed and a final cleanup so the site is ready for what's next.

Project examples

The kinds of land clearing jobs we take on

Two of our own recent jobs are below. More go up on our projects page as they're finished.

Backyard overgrown with bamboo, vines and brush before clearing — Before

Same backyard cleared and opened up to the house — After

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Overgrown backyard, opened back up

Bamboo, vines and thick brush cleared out so the yard and the back of the house are usable again.

Backyard choked with brush and undergrowth before clearing — Before

Same backyard cleared down to open ground — After

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Brush and undergrowth cleared

Years of undergrowth and scrub cut back and hauled off, leaving open ground and the trees worth keeping.

Clear a wooded lot for a new homeLot clearing
Reclaim an overgrown backyardBrush
Clear a fence line and property edgesBrush
Stump grinding after tree removalStumps
Haul off old debris and junk pilesDebris
Prep a pad for a shop or drivewaySite prep

Have a land clearing project in mind?Tell us what you're working on. Photos help us understand it before we visit.

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Service area

Land Clearing across Richmond & Moore County

We clear land across Richmond County — Hamlet, Rockingham, Ellerbe and the rural areas in between — and throughout Moore County, including Aberdeen, Carthage, Southern Pines and Pinehurst. Sandhills properties often mean sandy soil, pine stands, scrub oak and thick undergrowth; we plan the equipment and approach around the land you actually have.

HamletRichmond County
RockinghamRichmond County
EllerbeRichmond County
AberdeenMoore County
Southern PinesMoore County
PinehurstMoore County
CarthageMoore County
RaefordHoke County
LaurinburgScotland County

FAQ

Land Clearing questions, answered

Don't see your question? Ask us directly — we're happy to talk it through.

How much does land clearing cost?

It depends on the size of the area, how dense the growth is, the size of the trees, how many stumps need to come out, site access, and what happens with the debris. After a site walk, you'll get a written estimate for your property.

Do I need a permit to clear my land?

It depends on the size of the job and where it is. In North Carolina, land-disturbing activity of an acre or more generally requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan, and some towns, counties and HOAs have their own rules. We'll point out what we know applies to your property.

Can you leave certain trees standing?

Yes. We walk the property with you first and flag the trees you want to keep, then work around them.

Should stumps be ground or removed?

If the area will be lawn or landscaping, grinding is usually enough. If you're building, pouring concrete or grading, stumps and major roots typically need to come out completely. We'll recommend what fits your plans.

Can you prep the site for a driveway or building after clearing?

Yes. We can clear, rough grade and prep the site, and our concrete crew can pour the driveway, slab or pad.

Can you keep the property maintained after it's cleared?

Yes — through Los Bros Lawns, we can set up mowing and upkeep so the property doesn't grow back in.

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