Land & lot clearing contractor · Wayne County, NY
Land Clearing
Before a lot can be surveyed, graded or built on, it has to be opened up. Blue Collar Excavation clears trees, brush, stumps and debris for new homes, outbuildings, driveways and fields across Wayne County, and we clear only what your project needs.
- Based in
- Wayne County, NY →
- Spec. section
- 31 10 00 · Site clearing
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Mon–Fri 9–5
- Call Cody
- 585-649-2058
Scope · Land Clearing
What land clearing covers
Lot clearing for new construction
Opening up the building site, the driveway route and a working area so surveyors, excavators and builders can get in.
Brush and undergrowth removal
Cutting back overgrown fence lines, hedgerows and fields that have gone wild.
Tree and stump removal
Taking down trees in the work area and removing stumps so they don't rot under a driveway or slab later.
Selective clearing
Leaving the trees you want to keep, with the edge of the clearing set where you want it.
Cleared material
Hauling, piling or setting aside logs, based on what you want and what makes sense for the site.
Rough grading afterward
Smoothing the cleared ground so it's ready for the next step instead of leaving ruts and stump holes.
From the jobsite
Land Clearing photos
Approach
Clearing sets up everything after it
Clearing is the first work on a site, and decisions made here show up later. Before anything comes down, we walk the property with you to mark the edges, flag trees worth saving, and look at where water will run once the ground cover is gone.
Stumps left in the ground under a future driveway or building pad will eventually rot and settle, so in those areas we plan for full stump removal. Bare ground also sheds water faster than woods or brush, so we keep an eye on slopes and low spots and can add grading or drainage as part of the same job.
FAQ · Land Clearing
Common questions
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How much of my lot needs to be cleared?
Usually the footprint of the building, a working margin around it, the driveway route, and room for utilities and a septic system if the property needs one. We walk it with you and mark the line before any trees come down.
What happens to the trees and brush?
That depends on the site and what you want. Material can be hauled away, piled somewhere out of the way, or logs can be left for firewood. We agree on it up front so it's part of the estimate.
Can you leave certain trees standing?
Yes. Point out the trees you want to keep and we'll work around them, keeping equipment off their root zones as much as the site allows.
Do I need a permit to clear land?
Rules vary by town and by site, especially near wetlands or streams. Check with your town's code office before work starts. If we see anything on the property that might need review, we'll tell you during the site visit.
Can you clear and grade in the same job?
Yes, and it's often the better way to do it. Clearing and rough grading together saves bringing equipment back a second time and gets the site ready for a builder or driveway sooner.
Service area · Wayne County, NY
Where we work
We clear wooded parcels and building lots throughout Wayne County, from lakeshore properties in Williamson, Sodus and Wolcott to new home sites around Palmyra, Macedon and Walworth.
- Newark
- Lyons
- Palmyra
- Macedon
- Ontario
- Williamson
- Sodus
- Wolcott
- Walworth
- Marion
- Clyde
Related · Often done together
Project intake
Get an estimate
Tell us what you're planning and where. We reply during business hours. Photos of the site help us give you a better first answer.
- Call Cody
- 585-649-2058
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Service area
- Based in Wayne County, NYServing surrounding communities. Service areas