We are going to take the guesswork out of lot clearing in this article. We are J & A Excavation of Fort Worth, and lot clearing and excavating is what we do . . . and we do it well. Call us for all excavation services including driveway excavation, pond excavation, building pads and yes, lot clearing.
What does lot clearing entail?
Lot clearing is pretty self-explanatory. It is, simply, removing anything from a parcel of land, in preparation for some sort of building project. This can include outbuildings, old foundations, trees, large rocks, excess soil, brush, or anything else which would impede the construction.
Obviously, this leads to the question of job-difficulty, and what is needed for the job? If we are simply talking about blackberry bushes, that is one situation; if we are talking about small trees, large trees, boulders, etc., that is a completely different situation, one which calls for heavy machinery.
Simple lot clearing jobs can usually be accomplished using a weedwhacker, a chainsaw, and/or a wheelbarrow; large, difficult lot clearing jobs can require a backhoe, land grader, and a dump truck.
Are you trained for lot clearing?
We simply cannot answer this question for you reading this article, but we caution you to be honest with yourselves regarding your skill level. If you are skilled with a chainsaw, that’s one thing; if you have never operated a tractor or a backhoe, we are talking about a completely different matter, one which requires training and some serious skill.
We shudder every single time we drive by a Home Depot and we see homeowners renting machinery they have no training in operating. We completely understand the desire to save money, but in many cases, more money is spent on a trip to the emergency room than would ever have been spent by hiring a land clearing company.
So, are you trained for the job you are considering? Be honest in answering that. We have seen the accident statistics, and they are not a pretty thing to see.
Finding the best company for clearing your land.
If you should decide that the land clearing job is too difficult for you to tackle, it is then time to hire a company like J & A Excavation. How do you know which company to hire? Ask for references and then follow-up on those references. Ask around and find other people who have used land clearing companies. Put in your footwork during this phase, and then you can hire a company with confidence.
We suggest you narrow your search to the Top Three, and then meet with each of those three company representatives, get a quote from them, and get a feel for how they interact with you. Then, make your decision with confidence.
A final word about J & A Excavation.
In a city the size of Fort Worth, Texas, we are proud to be considered a pro’s pro in the excavation industry. We are locally owned and operated, just Texans looking to give good service to other Texans. Call us for a job quote today.