Building a home on a wooded lot in North Fulton County? Reclaiming a backyard that kudzu and privet have swallowed? Preparing a commercial site off Old Milton Parkway? We clear land — from dense underbrush to full-canopy hardwood forest — with the right equipment, proper permits, and respect for the trees worth keeping. Our arborist-led approach means your clearing project is done efficiently, legally, and with an eye toward preserving the property's long-term value.
Describe your project and we will schedule a free site walk to assess the scope.
Land clearing ranges from removing a few trees for a pool installation to clearing an entire wooded acre for new construction. We handle every scale of project with equipment matched to the job.
North Fulton County lots — particularly those in Alpharetta, Milton, and Crabapple — are often heavily wooded with a mix of hardwoods and pines. A typical building lot might have 30 to 50 trees per quarter acre, dense undergrowth of privet and honeysuckle, and red clay soil that holds water like a sponge after heavy rains. Clearing this kind of land requires more than a guy with a chainsaw. It takes heavy equipment, erosion controls, and a plan that satisfies Alpharetta's tree preservation ordinance.
We start every project with a site walk. We identify which trees need to come down, which ones the city requires you to keep, and which ones are worth preserving for shade, screening, and property value. Alpharetta requires a tree survey before any land disturbance permit is issued — we handle that survey, map the protected trees, and file the permit application on your behalf.
Once permitted, our crew moves through the site systematically. Large trees are felled and processed. Brush and small trees are run through a forestry mulcher that grinds everything into fine mulch in a single pass — no hauling, no burn piles, no waste. Stumps are ground below grade. When we leave, you have a clean, level site ready for the grading contractor to take over.
Every project is different. Here are the core services we provide — individually or combined — based on what your property needs.
Complete removal of all trees, brush, and undergrowth from a wooded lot. Stumps ground below grade. Site left clean and ready for grading, construction, or landscaping.
Targeted removal of specific trees and brush while preserving designated shade trees, hardwoods, and specimen trees. Ideal for homeowners and builders who want a cleared lot with mature tree coverage intact.
A single-pass process that grinds trees, brush, and stumps into mulch using a machine with rotating carbide teeth. No hauling, no burning. The mulch stays on-site as erosion-preventing ground cover.
Clearing invasive plants — privet, kudzu, English ivy, honeysuckle — and dense undergrowth that has overtaken your property. We cut, mulch, and restore visibility and access.
Required by Alpharetta before any land disturbance. We map all trees on the property, identify protected species, calculate replacement requirements, and file the permit application with the city.
After clearing, we haul logs, process wood waste, and rough-grade the site. We install silt fencing when required for erosion control compliance. Your lot is construction-ready when we leave.
Land clearing costs $1,500 to $6,000 per acre depending on tree density and terrain. Small residential lots (quarter to half acre) typically run $2,000–$5,000. Free on-site estimates available.
Yes. Alpharetta requires a land disturbance permit for most clearing projects. Protected hardwoods over 6 inches diameter need specific approval. We handle the entire permit process for you.
Absolutely. Selective clearing preserves valuable shade trees and mature hardwoods while removing everything else. This maintains property value and often satisfies ordinance requirements.
A typical residential lot takes 2 to 5 days. Heavily wooded lots with large hardwoods may take a full week. We provide a timeline estimate during the initial site visit.
Brush is mulched on-site using a forestry mulcher. Large tree logs are hauled away or processed into firewood. Mulch can be left as ground cover or removed — your choice.
Yes. We regularly partner with residential builders, commercial developers, and general contractors on clearing projects across North Fulton County.
Yes. We routinely clear brush and trees around existing homes, sheds, fences, and driveways using compact equipment designed for tight access.
A machine with rotating carbide teeth grinds trees, brush, and stumps into mulch in a single pass. Faster and more cost-effective than traditional cut-and-haul clearing. The mulch prevents erosion and enriches soil.
