Land clearing allows you to unlock the value of an overgrown piece of property, but it comes with a cost. Consider site clearing an investment, as it reveals the true value of the property and showcases its usefulness, which might be difficult to see with overgrown trees and weeds occupying it.
Learn more about why lot preparation is such an important service in the Fort Pierce, FL, region.
How Clearing Land Unlocks the Value of a Lot
When you hire professionals to perform tasks like tree and stump removal, brush removal and vegetation clearing, they do more than just clear the property; they reveal the potential of the parcel to others.
As the lot owner, you may be able to clearly envision how you can utilize the lot for a new purpose. However, others might only see the overgrown plants and trees. Clearing a parcel transforms the property for a variety of purposes.
Starting Construction Projects
Whether you want to build a home, an outbuilding or a commercial building on the lot, you must first clear the space. Land clearing makes the space safe for construction workers to have the clearance needed to use heavy equipment and pour a slab or foundation.
Gaining Access to Remote Areas
Perhaps you want to use a remote area of your property for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, or hunting. A lot preparation company can clear a path for a road or trail that lets you reach the remote area safely.
Creating an Agricultural Field
If you’d like to begin planting crops or start planting trees to harvest, removing existing weeds and volunteer trees is essential. You can create a safe area for horses, a dog rescue or livestock to graze by removing old and dangerous trees.
Managing the Environment
When a parcel contains noxious weeds and hazardous trees that increase the fire risk in east-central Florida, clearing the lot helps mitigate these issues. Grading the soil can control erosion and remove swampy areas while improving the flow of water on the property.
Benefits of Land Clearing
When hiring professionals to perform land-clearing services and grubbing services on a piece of property, you receive many different benefits.
Improving Soil Health
By removing weeds and rotting trees, and either burning or mulching them, you can add nutrients to the soil. Forestry mulching is an option for clearing the property, which turns the vegetation into mulch and improves the amount of organic material in the soil.
Controlling Unwanted Pests
Pests might thrive on a property with an overgrowth of vegetation and old, damaged trees. Rodents, snakes, and other dangerous pests can hide in the vegetation, while termites can take advantage of downed and decaying trees, creating huge colonies that may migrate to nearby homes.
Clearing the land can eliminate these pests.
Letting Native Species Return
Land clearing allows native grasses and animals to return to the area. When pests and weeds choke out the native habitats that local plants and desirable animals need to thrive, removing them gives the native species a chance to survive. Eventually, the native species should begin thriving again.
Expanding Recreational Areas
When you want to create a larger area for the kids to play or to use for a bigger garden, land clearing can increase the usable space you have. Some people clear the land near their homes to add a swimming pool or expand a deck.
Starting a Side Business or Non-Profit
Consider using a lot clearing company when you want to begin using the property for a side business. Perhaps you want to start selling organic vegetables or create a campsite. Clearing the lot opens up these options.
If you have an interest in starting a non-profit animal rescue, you could clear some of the land to use for kennels, fenced-in areas or grazing spaces.
Improving Safety
Downed trees and noxious weeds create a safety hazard on the property. Rather than risking tripping and falling or touching a poisonous or thorny plant, you could clear the land and remove these hazards. Land grading makes it easier to create safe trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding.
Request an Appointment Today With Southern Charm Land Works To Begin Clearing Your Land
At Southern Charm Land Works, we have extensive experience with many different kinds of land clearing. We’ll investigate the extent of your project and provide you with a free cost estimate. If you decide to hire us, we’ll set up a start date and give you a stress-free experience.
If we’re working near utility lines or outbuildings, or if the cleared space will be close to a neighbor’s lot, you can trust us to use extreme care. To receive your free quote, contact us today at (772) 242-7767. We serve east-central Florida and the entire Fort Pierce, FL, region.