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Land Clearing & Grubbing
Land Clearing, Grubbing & Forestry Mulching in Ithaca, NY
Need a lot cleared for a new build, driveway, utilities, or usable land? Common Ground provides professional land clearing, site grubbing, and forestry mulching throughout Ithaca, Tompkins County, the Finger Lakes, and Central New York.
We remove trees, brush, stumps, and roots to deliver a clean, stable site that’s ready for the next phase—grading, excavation, drainage, or construction. You’ll get clear communication, safe equipment operation, and a finished site you can move forward with.
Request a free estimate: Call 607-342-8764 or email [email protected].
Forestry Mulching Services
Professional forestry mulching service is a technique that involves using a specialized machine to shred trees, stumps, and vegetation on a property. The process has numerous benefits, including improved land management, erosion control, and wildlife habitat improvement. By mulching trees and vegetation, the process helps to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health and fertility, and promote healthy plant growth. It also provides an eco-friendly method of land management by reducing the amount of waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Additionally, forestry mulching is faster and more efficient than traditional land clearing methods, resulting in significant cost savings. By hiring Common Ground for your forestry mulching needs, property owners can benefit from a safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly approach to land management.
Why Professional Land Clearing & Site Grubbing Matters
Land clearing and site grubbing are the first steps in preparing property for construction, driveways, utilities, landscaping, agriculture, and safe access. Clearing removes trees, brush, and surface debris. Grubbing goes deeper to remove roots, stumps, and buried organic material that can cause settling, soft spots, and drainage problems later.
If you’re planning a build, driveway, or site development project, getting the property properly cleared and grubbed helps ensure stable ground conditions and a smoother next phase of work.
What We Clear and Remove
- Trees, brush, and overgrowth
- Stumps and root systems
- Buried organic debris and unsuitable material
- Rocks, boulders, and surface obstacles (as needed for the project)
Our Land Clearing & Grubbing Process
- Site review: We assess terrain, access, drainage concerns, and project goals.
- Clearing: We remove trees, brush, and surface obstacles efficiently and safely.
- Grubbing: We remove stumps and roots so the site is clean and ready for grading or excavation.
- Cleanup and prep: We leave the site organized and ready for the next step (grading, excavation, utilities, or driveway work).
Forestry Mulching
Forestry mulching is a fast, effective option for managing brush and small trees. In many cases, it reduces hauling and disposal needs and can help with erosion control by leaving a protective layer of mulch on the ground. We’ll recommend the right approach based on your property and what you’re building.
Land Clearing & Grubbing in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and Central New York
We provide land clearing, grubbing, and forestry mulching services throughout Ithaca and the surrounding region, including Tompkins County, the Finger Lakes, and Central New York. If you’re searching for land clearing near you, we’re happy to review your site and provide a clear plan and estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between land clearing and grubbing?
Land clearing removes surface vegetation like trees and brush. Grubbing removes roots, stumps, and buried organic material to help prevent settling and unstable ground.
Do I need clearing before excavation or grading?
Usually, yes. Clearing and grubbing help ensure excavation and grading can be done accurately without hidden obstacles and organic material that can create soft spots.
Is forestry mulching a good fit for my property?
It depends on your goals. Mulching works well for brush management and some clearing jobs. For construction sites, grubbing and material removal may be needed to achieve a clean, stable base.
How do you price land clearing and grubbing?
Pricing depends on acreage, density of vegetation, access, terrain, disposal requirements, and what the site will be used for next. Contact us for a free estimate tailored to your property.
Get a Free Estimate
Ready to clear a lot, prep a build site, or open up usable land? Call 607-342-8764 or email [email protected] to request a free estimate.
Related Site Development Services
Land clearing and grubbing are often the first step in larger site development projects. We also provide: