Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Avery County, NC
Clearing wooded mountain land for a house site, a driveway, a pasture or a view, while leaving standing the trees you want to keep.
Land Clearing for Mountain Property
Most property in Avery and Mitchell County starts out wooded. Before a house, driveway, pasture or garden can go in, the trees, stumps and brush have to come out.
We clear house sites, driveway corridors, pastures and view lots with excavators and dozers, and we walk the property with you first to mark the trees you want to keep.
What's Included
- House site and building footprint clearing
- Driveway and road corridor clearing
- Stump removal with the excavator
- Pasture and field clearing
- Selective clearing for mountain views
- Cleanup of overgrown, brushy land
Planned for High Country Conditions
We plan for steep, rocky, wet mountain ground before we price the job, so it doesn't turn into a surprise halfway through.
Steep Hillsides
Clearing is done in a way that limits erosion on sloped ground.
Mature Hardwoods
Large timber and thick stands are planned for up front.
Stumps and Rock
Stumps are dug out with the excavator, not ground down.
Views and Privacy
Selective clearing opens a view without stripping the hillside.
Who We Work For
Homeowners
Opening up a house site, a pasture, a garden spot or a mountain view.
Builders & Contractors
Lots cleared to your limits so grading and building can start on schedule.
How the Job Works
- Walk the Property We mark the clearing limits and the trees you want to keep.
- Free Estimate A scope and price, including how cleared material is handled.
- Clearing Trees come down and brush is gathered with excavators and dozers.
- Stumps Stumps are dug out and the holes are filled.
- Ready for What's Next The ground is left ready for grading, a driveway or a house site.
What Affects the Cost
Every job is priced to the site after we've seen it.
What We Don't Do
We stick to the dirt work and coordinate with these trades on your project:
“They did a total of eight jobs on my property and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them. Great work, great guys, very affordable.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does land clearing include in Avery County, NC?
Land clearing removes trees, brush and stumps for a house site, driveway, pasture or view. Western Carolina Earthworx clears with excavators and dozers, digs stumps out rather than grinding them, and marks the trees you want to keep before any equipment moves.
How much does land clearing cost in Avery County?
Published figures put professional clearing at about $2,000 to $4,000 an acre for mixed brush and small trees and $4,000 to $6,000 or more an acre for heavy forest, before stump removal and grading. Steep slopes and large mountain hardwoods can push the price higher, so a free on-site estimate is the way to get your number.
Do I need a permit to clear land in Avery County?
Clearing more than one acre in North Carolina requires an approved erosion control plan, and Avery County runs its own erosion control program through Planning and Inspections. An undisturbed 25-foot buffer must be kept along trout streams, and burning cleared brush needs a free burn permit from the NC Forest Service.
How long does land clearing take in Avery County?
Light brush can be cleared in about 1 to 2 days per acre, mixed brush and small trees in about 3 to 5 days, and heavy forest with mature trees in about 1 to 2 weeks per acre. Steep ground and stump removal add time, and your free estimate includes an expected timeframe.
Where We Do This Work
We provide this service across Avery and Mitchell County and nearby Burnsville. Choose your area to learn more.
Ready to Dig In?
Contact Western Carolina Earthworx for an estimate on your project in Avery and Mitchell County, NC.