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Land clearing in the Golden Isles: preparing your property for its next chapter
Professional lot clearing creates a clean slate for construction or landscaping.
Dense overgrowth, invasive plants and tangled vines. Stubborn pine stumps, sticking out through the coastal Georgia earth. Heavy duty work is needed in order to clear out dense vegetation like this. It takes a plan and heavy equipment to get the job done. Land clearing will help open up your property. Allow more sunlight and eliminate unwanted tree and underbrush habitat for pests. If you are building a new home, extending your property or adding a new fence...you need a clean and level starting point.
Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation puts an organized and respectful approach to each land clearing job. Not just come through and beat things up. We take care of the dirt, leave the trees you want and clean the debris away. We are knowledgeable about the soil conditions in Brunswick and surrounding counties. So we can assure you that your land is stabilized and ready for what you are planning to do.
What goes into proper lot clearing and site preparation
In addition to cutting trees, land clearing requires the removal of tree stumps and the root systems. Failure to do so can lead to sink holes and/or a shift in your foundations. Root systems left in the ground will rot over time and leave your yard with soft spots. We use professional excavators and skid steers to fully remove root systems. We also provide land grading to help direct water flow away from your building sites.
We need to deal with the debris left from the project. Large pieces of timber, dense brush, and concrete fragments. We will haul away, mulch on-site or (if Glynn County laws permit) have controlled burns depending on the scale of the project. When we're done, you'll be left with a smooth dirt surface that is comfortable to walk on and ready for construction, sod or fencing.
Grading and drainage solutions for coastal properties
It goes hand in hand with land clearing. When you remove all of the brush, you are left with the raw dirt out there to face the strong rains on the coast. If you don't have the land properly graded then you have water sitting in the middle of your lot or flowing straight to the foundation of your home. As part of our clearing services we include professional land grading in order to make sure that the water flows properly and will not cause problems in the future with flooding.
Also with proper grading comes the solid foundation you need to lay down new driveways, outbuildings or even heavy privacy fences. If you attempt to build on some root filled bumpy dirt, you will end up having structural failures in the future. We spend the time smoothing it out, compacting the soil so you have that solid base for future property improvements.
Our step by step guide to land clearing
We do site prep the right way & with safety first. You will be very aware of what is going on at your property, every step of the way.
- Site evaluation and planning. We will walk the property with you to determine property lines, tag trees to be saved, and to evaluate any drainage issues.
- Utility marking. We will make sure that all underground lines of water, electricity, & internet are clearly marked before bringing heavy equipment on site.
- Brush and tree removal. We will remove any undergrowth. We will cut down any unwanted trees. We will stage debris to be removed.
- Stump extraction and root raking. We will expose and remove those nasty roots. We will rake the ground to capture any hidden debris to eliminate any future ground settling.
- Final grading and cleanup. We will grade the dirt. We will create correct drainage slopes. We will remove remaining debris to leave your site clean.
Building a solid foundation for your property goals
Professional land preparation can save you a lot of time and money in the construction process. The key is to ensure that your lot is thoroughly cleared and leveled to avoid expensive construction delays and potential foundation issues. As a Christian based family owned business, we care about your property and ensure that you get the results that you expect.
Discover the potential of your property. Here at Golden Isles Fencing and Excavation we offer a reliable service to provide you with the land clearing and excavating that you need for your property. Whether you're in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island or the surrounding areas, we can help you. Give us a call and we'll give you a free onsite estimate to get your ground ready the right way.
Land clearing across the Golden Isles
Tree ordinances, marsh buffers and lot sizes differ by location, so read about land clearing in Brunswick, GA, land clearing on St. Simons Island, land clearing on Jekyll Island, our work in Glynn County, our work in Camden County, and our work in McIntosh County.
What usually comes next
Once a lot is cleared, most owners need our land grading service, excavation service, dirt and debris hauling, and wood fence installation.
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Common questions about land clearing
Here are honest answers to the questions we hear most often from property owners in Brunswick, GA.
It really depends on how thick your brush is, and how many big trees are involved. Also depends on how big the property is. A flat lot with minimal underbrush won't be as much as a property with lots of woods that needs a lot of stump removal and debris hauling off. We do a free estimate on site to give you an exact price.
Whatever your needs and budget, we can accommodate. We can remove all the trees and brush on your property and haul them all off. Or, if you'd rather avoid hauling fees, we can stack the timber for firewood, pile the brush for a controlled burn or mulch the brush into the ground.
Clearing brush will help because you're getting more sunlight to the ground to dry up wet spots. But to properly eliminate standing water we actually do land grading once we clear everything. We'll grade the dirt in such a way that when it rains it slopes away from your house to ensure that water drains properly.
Of course. We take you out to look at the property. We mark the mature trees you want to save. The equipment operators try to avoid the trees without ruining them. They don't want to affect the root or trunk of the tree.
Depends on the size of the lot. Location. Wetland and protected tree species disturbed. Glynn County or city limits? We will make sure you understand the local regulations and whether we need land disturbance permits or not before we start.
Generally, a residential lot clearing project is typically completed within 1 to 3 days. It could take longer if you have a larger acreage or really heavy and wet soil. When we provide you with an estimate we will make sure you know the timeframe. We will make every effort to stay on schedule and keep you from being delayed with your next projects.
When you are building or expanding your yard we highly recommend pulling all of the stumps out. Leaving them cut flush will just rot and lead to sink holes. We use excavators to pull the whole root ball out of the ground so that it will stay stable for years.
Yes, it is very important to know exactly where your property lines are. We request that before we start clearing property that you find your property pins or hire a surveyor. We don't want to clear your neighbor's property.
