Pre-Construction: Preparing the Land for Your Structure

When purchasing a property that has never been built on, chances are that there is a lot of unwanted growth and other natural objects that need to be removed. This first step can be extremely time-consuming and challenging if not left to the professionals to finish. If you cannot do it on your own, seek professional assistance. 

The professionals that you are connected with through WeMulch.com can ensure that your land is appropriately cleared and excavated so that your next build goes off without a hitch. Their expertise will lead to your property being cleared as quickly and efficiently as possible while leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible.

Setting the Scene

Understanding the process that needs to happen for your construction to become a reality is crucial. There are steps that need to occur before and after the land clearing process that you must be aware of to make it go as smoothly as possible.

Every process will be slightly different, but yours will likely look something like this:

• Plan: It seems like a simple enough concept but having a detailed plan will save you an immense amount of time and money. Your plan will include many elements of the job and will range from deciding where fixtures will go and what permits are required for different tasks. Please include a professional in the planning process, so you don’t forget anything.
• Costs: The costs involved with professional land clearing and excavation, as well as the other pre-construction processes can be pretty steep but can also be relatively inexpensive. Under normal circumstances, for mulching, you will be looking to spend anywhere from $2500 to $5000, depending on many factors. These factors include the number of trees on the property and whether or not rocks and boulders need to be removed. The cost to clear land can be steep if the property requires a lot of work. Try our JOB PRICE CALCULATOR receiving a suggested price customized towards your property and your services required.
• Permits: Depending on where you live, permits may need to be acquired, as well as environmental and noise studies conducted. Some states and cities require different things based on the wants of the local population. Ensure that you remain compliant to avoid costly fines and penalties later on.
• Land Prep: Believe it or not, land clearing and excavation is not the first step when it comes to prepping a new site for construction. You will need to connect with surveyors and other professionals to decide where access roads will go, electricity will be installed, and where you want your water and sewage. Performing these steps may or may not need to happen prior to the land clearing process.
• Land Clearing and Excavation: Clearing the land for a new build means clearing absolutely everything. This means removing weeds, bushes, trees, rocks, roots, dirt, stumps, etc. This process can take some time. Hiring professionals is the best way to do this, as they will know the best ways to handle the excavation and removal of all debris and material on the site.

Once you have identified every step of the process, you will want to start putting that plan into action.

Land Clearing

Depending on the property’s needs and what is required for the structure, some land clearing may need to happen to start the preparations stage. This can include:

• Mulching: Depending on the areas that need to be worked on first, you may be required to have some pre-land clearing land clearing done. This will be so that contractors and equipment can easily make their way onto the property to do the necessary prep work.  
• Excavating: Along with mulching, some excavating may be required to remove large boulders and did and prepare for the installment of access roads. This will ensure that all parties connected with your build can enter and exit the property safely.
• Prepping Access Roads: Through the excavation and mulching process, land clearing professionals will prep the access roads and entrances and exits for whatever concrete or gravel will be laid down for the pre-construction and construction process.

Fences

Land clearing professionals will ensure that the entire fence line is cleared and mulched so that the fencing can be installed and the whole property is identified and ready for construction.

Weeds and Bushes

Land clearing machines will come through and mulch all the weeds and bushes on the property as necessary. This will make the entire surface area of the property easy to travel and work on.

Unwanted Trees

Property owners don’t always opt to have all the trees removed from their land. Natural trees and wildlife may contribute to the allure and landscape aesthetic they are looking to create. Land clearing professionals and forestry mulchers will ensure that they are only removing what needs to be removed and nothing else. 

Mulching

While some property owners and businesses may want the land completely excavated and cleared, others opt for more environmentally friendly mulching. With this process, all of the existing organic material is spread over the property as it is cleared, creating an easy place to work and build.

Miscellaneous

Professional land clearers also participate in creating drainage, culverts, utility trenches, and more. Ensure you get the most out of your land clearing professionals by inquiring about every service they offer.

Seek Professional Assistance

While land clearing used to be something new property owners did on their own, it has become a practice best left to the professionals. This is especially true when building new commercial properties.

Let the experts at WeMulch.com set you up with professionals in your area to get the land clearing process started. Your construction process will be a smooth and easy ride when you work with professional land clearing experts. 

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