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Land Clearing & Lot Prep
Based in Dedham, Serving Hancock County. From pushing back an overgrown tree line to full-scale stumping and grubbing for new subdivisions, we turn raw Maine woods into workable land.
Land Clearing & Lot Prep Hancock County, ME
Turning woods into build-ready sites. We handle the tree removal, stump pulling, and rough grading so your construction project can break ground.
Licensed & Insured
50+ Years Experience
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Cleared and ready for your next project.
More Than Just Cutting Trees
Anyone with a chainsaw can cut down a tree, but getting a piece of Maine land ready for a house, garage, or driveway requires heavy iron. If you leave stumps, roots, and organic topsoil in the ground, your future foundation will settle and your driveway will sink.
At H&S Sitework Construction, we provide "Stump-to-Grade" Land Clearing. We don't just log the site and leave you with a mess of stumps to deal with. We use our heavy excavators to extract the root balls, dig out the boulders, and strip the organic material away.
When we leave, your lot isn't just "cut"—it is completely prepped and ready for the concrete crew.
Complete Land Clearing Services
Whether you are opening up a view of the lake or prepping a 2-acre parcel for a custom home, we have the machinery to clear it efficiently.
New Home Lot Clearing
Stumping & Grubbing
Yard Expansion & Tree Line Pushback
Driveway & Utility Corridors
Selective View Clearing
Why Choose H&S for Lot Clearing?
Clearing land in Downeast Maine usually means fighting ledge, massive pine stumps, and glacial boulders. You need a contractor with the right equipment to handle the terrain.
Here is why property owners and builders in Hancock County trust us:
1. Heavy Excavation Power: We use full-sized, tracked excavators equipped with hydraulic thumbs to rip out stubborn stumps and maneuver massive boulders safely.
2. The Complete Package: Because we are a full-service site work company, you don't need to hire a logger, then a stumper, then an excavator. We can clear the trees, pull the stumps, and immediately transition into digging your Residential Site Work or foundation hole.
3. Smart Material Management: We help you decide the most cost-effective way to handle the debris—whether that is hauling the stumps off-site, burying them in a designated waste area, or burning them (where permitted).
4. Forestry Mulching Alternative: If you just need brush cleared and don't need the stumps pulled (for hunting trails or general property maintenance), we offer dedicated Forestry Mulching services to save you time and money.
The Clearing Process
Step 1: The Site Walk Before any equipment comes off the trailer, we walk the lot with you. We clearly mark property lines, identify the exact clearing limits, and flag any "keeper" trees you want saved for landscaping.
Step 2: The Cut & Pull We drop the timber and use our excavators to pull the stumps out by the roots. This process, called "grubbing," ensures no rotting wood is left under your future build site.
Step 3: Debris Management We consolidate the marketable timber, chip the brush, and manage the stump piles according to our agreed-upon plan (haul away, bury, or burn).
Step 4: The Rough Grade We strip away the useless organic topsoil (which causes settling) to expose the hard structural dirt underneath. We rough-grade the site so it is safe and accessible for the builders, well drillers, and utility crews.
Frequently Asked Questions: Land Clearing
What is the difference between Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching?
Land Clearing involves completely removing the tree, pulling the stump, and stripping the topsoil so you can build structures or driveways on the dirt. Forestry Mulching uses a specialized machine to grind trees and brush down to the ground, leaving the roots intact to prevent erosion.
Can you save specific trees on my lot?
Absolutely. We practice "selective clearing." If you have beautiful old oaks or maples you want to keep in your future front yard, we flag them and carefully work our heavy equipment around them to protect their root systems.
What do you do with all the stumps and rocks?
It depends on your budget and local town ordinances. The cheapest option is usually to bury them on-site in a low spot (outside of the building envelope and septic area). If your lot is too small, we can load them into dump trucks and haul them away. Boulders can often be repurposed for beautiful, natural retaining walls.
Start Your Build on Solid Ground.
Don't let an overgrown lot delay your construction schedule. Contact H&S Sitework Construction for professional, efficient land clearing and stumping.
Service Area: Dedham, Ellsworth, Trenton, Holden, Orland, Blue Hill, and surrounding towns.
Lets Get Your Project Started
Don't let your project sit on the back burner. Whether you need a simple lot clearing or complete site development, we have the iron and the experience to get it done right.
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Hours
24/7 By Appointment
Address
2160 Main Rd, Dedham, ME 04429
Serving Bangor, Dedham, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, and Hampden.
