Prepare Your Property for What Comes Next
Whether you are building a new home, adding an addition, installing a pool, or simply reclaiming overgrown land, Second Nature Tree Service provides thorough land and lot clearing throughout Peekskill and Northern Westchester County. We handle everything from selective tree removal to complete lot clearing, leaving your site clean and ready for the next phase.
Land Clearing Services We Provide
- Residential lot clearing — Clearing wooded areas for new construction, landscaping, or expanded yard space
- Commercial site preparation — Clearing land for commercial development, parking areas, and access roads
- Selective clearing — Removing specific trees and brush while preserving desirable specimens
- Brush and undergrowth removal — Clearing invasive species, dense brush, and overgrown vegetation
- Stump grinding — Grinding all stumps below grade for a clean, level surface
- Debris removal — All wood, brush, and debris hauled away for recycling
Why Choose Us for Land Clearing
Land clearing requires a combination of heavy equipment, careful planning, and attention to property boundaries, drainage, and local regulations. Our team has the experience and equipment to handle projects of all sizes efficiently, and we coordinate with your builder or contractor to ensure the cleared area meets their specifications exactly.
What Drives Land Clearing Cost
Land clearing is scoped per project — an acre of light brush and an acre of dense mature woods on a slope are completely different jobs. Here's what moves the number, biggest swings first.
For a faster ballpark: tell us the rough area (or lot dimensions), how thick the growth is (walk-through vs. machete-only), and what the cleared land is for — lawn, garden, driveway, or a build pad. That scopes most projects before a site visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The single biggest factor is how dense the growth is — an acre of scattered saplings and an acre of mature woods are very different jobs at the same acreage. Area cleared, what you want left behind (drop-and-leave vs. stumps ground vs. full haul-away), terrain/access, and any permit constraints round it out. See the "What Drives Land Clearing Cost" breakdown above, then call (914) 391-5233 for a free on-site estimate.
Many municipalities require permits for clearing trees, especially for larger projects. We can advise you on local requirements and help with the permit process.
Yes. Much of Northern Westchester and Putnam County features hilly terrain, and we have the equipment and experience to handle sloped properties safely.
Yes. Stump grinding is typically included in our land clearing proposals to leave the site clean and level.