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Land Clearing in Ontario: Trees, Stumps, and Site Prep

Land clearing for new builds, agricultural use, or recreation — what's involved, what it costs, and how we do it cleanly.

March 12, 20255 min read

Land clearing is the first step on most rural projects — and it's the step that decides whether the rest of the job goes smoothly or fights you the whole way.

What we clear

  • Standing timber and brush
  • Stumps (grinding or full removal)
  • Old fence lines, scrap, and debris
  • Boulders and obstructions
  • Rough grading to a workable surface

Costs

Land clearing is priced by acreage, density, and what we have to do with the material (chip, burn, haul). Lightly treed lots are much cheaper than dense bush.

Environmental considerations

We respect setbacks from waterways, wildlife habitat, and conservation areas. Some clearing requires a permit — we'll tell you up front if yours does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you burn or chip the cleared material?
Either, depending on what you want and what's allowed. Chipping leaves usable mulch on site; burning is fastest where bylaws allow it.
Can you clear in winter?
Yes — frozen ground actually causes less damage to surrounding soil and vegetation. Winter clearing is often the cleanest.

Ready when you are

Get a straight quote on your project — no vague "starting at" pricing.

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