Someone seeking to start a business or expand an office site may need professional commercial land-clearing services. Preparing a parcel for a retail or commercial endeavor requires specific commercial site preparation tips and skills. Learn more about the best way to clear old trees and brush to breathe new life into a piece of property with this commercial land-clearing guide.
Creating a Plan for the Space
Preparing land for commercial construction should always start with creating a plan. Without a plan in place, the property owner might overspend on the project.
Land-clearing experts will discuss the project with you and determine exactly how much of the property needs to be cleared. If you plan to grow the business in the future, you might want to clear only the portion of the parcel you need to use now. You can then do the rest of the work when it’s time for expansion.
If you have special needs for the land-clearing project, you should specify them during the planning process. Some businesses may want to leave some trees standing on the property to aid in landscaping, for example.
Obtaining the Right Permits Is a Key Step
Permits are an important aspect of any new commercial project. Not only do you need to follow local regulations and permitting rules for constructing your new building, but you may also need permits for clearing the property.
Individual jurisdictions may have specific laws regarding land clearing. When you hire local experts who specialize in clearing a piece of property for commercial purposes, they can advise you on any permits you need to avoid legal concerns.
Determining Which Equipment Is Necessary
If the overgrown property is close to other buildings, a neighboring property, or utility lines, the land-clearing company will need to use smaller equipment. Small construction equipment is easier to maneuver in tight spaces, meaning the land-clearing company can protect the existing buildings.
For removing trees and brush from a wide-open space with no existing infrastructure, there will be no limitations on the commercial equipment a company can use. The property-clearing experts can do the job faster with larger equipment.
If the parcel has large trees growing tightly together, the professionals might choose to work by hand with chainsaws to closely control the direction the trees will fall. When trees are smaller and sparsely growing, bulldozing them might be an option.
If the parcel has large boulders and other obstacles, the professionals may need cranes and large trailers to move the boulders out of the way for the commercial building construction team.
Setting a Timeline for Clearing the Property
When clearing a lot to start a commercial building project, timing is essential. Delays in the land-clearing phase of the project could throw off the entire timeline and increase the overall cost.
A trusted property-clearing company can develop an accurate timeline for the work, based on similar projects it’s completed in the past. A reliable company will include the promised timeline as part of a written contract, ensuring all parties understand the importance of completing the work on time.
Be wary of a land-clearing company that refuses to agree to a deadline for completing the project or won’t put it in writing.
Grading the Soil To Prevent Water Erosion
The process of clearing brush and trees from a piece of property will almost certainly change the way that water flows across it after a thunderstorm. Commercial property owners must often comply with regulations governing water flow and its impact on neighboring properties.
After removing the brush, the land-clearing company will assess the slope and determine whether it needs to grade the soil to control water flow.
Deciding Where the Debris Will Go
As a final step in business property land clearing, the property owner and the land-clearing company need to determine how to handle the debris. Creating mulch is a common option, as the professionals can deploy a mulching machine that simultaneously cuts and mulches the brush and small trees. Another option is to burn the debris, although you will probably need a burn permit.
At a commercial property, you might need to remove all the debris instead. This will increase the project’s cost, but trusted professionals can haul it to an off-site location for you.
Call the Experts at Lone Star Land Services To Prepare Your Property for a New Business
At Lone Star Land Services, we understand the importance of starting your new commercial endeavor on the right foot. When you want to build new infrastructure on an overgrown parcel, our team can do land clearing for businesses. Your parcel will then be ready for the construction team to begin work, moving your project timeline forward.
For a free price quote, call us at (210) 473-7750 or use our online contact form. We serve the entire state of Texas from our base of operations in San Antonio.
