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Land clearing in Sonoma County.

New construction, a bigger yard, or property you're reclaiming from overgrowth — land clearing gives you a clean slate. We remove unwanted trees, brush, and stumps safely and efficiently, leaving your space open, usable, and ready for what's next.

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When You Need It

Land clearing makes room for what's next.

We clear land on residential and commercial projects of every size. If any of these sound like your property, it's worth a free look:

  • Preparing for new construction, a renovation, or landscaping
  • Reclaiming property from overgrowth, brush, or invasive plants
  • Creating safe access roads, driveways, or utility areas
  • Reducing fire hazards by clearing excess vegetation and deadwood
  • Improving drainage, sunlight, and soil health for long-term value
Slater's crew clearing overgrown land in Sonoma County
How We Clear Land

Six methods. The right one for your land.

Every property is different — an open lot takes different tools than a hillside near structures. We match the method to the land.

01

Mechanical Clearing

Heavy equipment clears large areas fast — trees, brush, and debris removed efficiently, leaving the land safe, open, and ready to use.

02

Selective Clearing

We remove only the unwanted growth and preserve your valuable trees and plants — a clean space without sacrificing natural beauty.

03

Hand Clearing

In areas too tight or sensitive for machines, our crew clears by hand with precision — protecting nearby structures and plants.

04

Brush Mulching

We grind unwanted brush and small trees into nutrient-rich mulch — recycling the material while improving soil health and appearance.

05

Stump Removal

After clearing, we grind or remove stumps below grade — preventing regrowth and leaving a smooth, usable surface for building or landscaping.

06

Controlled Burning

A carefully managed burn clears brush, undergrowth, and invasive species — reducing wildfire fuel and preparing land for new growth.

Slater's crew chipping and hauling cleared brush in Sonoma County
Why It's Worth It

What a cleared property gives you back.

We use proper clearing techniques on every residential and commercial project. Done right, land clearing pays off five ways:

  • A clean slate, ready to build on
  • A safer property, with hazards gone
  • Higher property value
  • A healthier environment — better drainage, sunlight, and soil
  • More usable living space
★★★★★

“Top notch crew — they protected my yard the whole way through. You can tell they care about doing it right.”

— Verified Google review
Land Clearing Questions

Land clearing, answered.

From a single overgrown backyard to multi-acre parcels. With two full crews and the right equipment for each method, we scale the job to the land — not the other way around.

Absolutely — that's selective clearing. We remove only the unwanted growth and work carefully around the trees and plants you want preserved. Tell us what stays, and it stays.

Your choice: we can mulch it on site — returning nutrients to your soil — or chip and haul everything away. Either way, the property is left clean.

It depends on what's being cleared. Protected tree species and certain projects can require permits in Sonoma County. We'll flag anything that applies to your property up front so there are no surprises.

Yes — we clear the vegetation, remove the trees, and grind stumps below grade, leaving a smooth, open surface that's ready for your builder, landscaper, or driveway.

Significantly. Removing excess vegetation and deadwood takes away the fuel a wildfire needs. For homes in fire-risk zones, we often combine clearing with a full defensible space plan.

It depends on acreage, density, terrain, and the method your land needs, so we price every job after a free on-site assessment. Your written estimate is the exact price — no surprises.

Free On-Site Assessment

Ready for a clean slate?

A certified arborist will walk your property and map out exactly what it needs — free.