Land Clearing

Tree, shrub and stump removal

Lot clearing

Grading and leveling

Residential building projects

Commercial & industrial construction sites

Playing fields

Small lots to large acreages

Create More Usable Space

Environmentally-Sensitive Land Clearing

Sometimes existing trees, boulders, debris, or other large items prevent you from using your land to its fullest. Whether it's a landscape enhancement, an addition to your home, or a major construction project, the land will need to be cleared of all obstacles and graded before you begin.

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We're Not "Clearing the Amazon"

Land clearing, when done correctly, isn't simply a matter of bulldozing everything in sight and then carting it to the dump.

We'll evaluate the property with you to identify anything that you'd like to retain, point out hazards that must be cleared, and suggest ways to preserve any vegetation or landscape features that would contribute to the overall appearance and value of the cleared land.

No matter what you need, from removing overgrown vegetation, brush, and trees that have taken over your lot, to clearing space for a road or driveway or leveling the land for new construction, we've got you covered.

Using the most modern land clearing equipment, we'll make sure that your job is done quickly, correctly, and at an affordable rate.

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Forestry Mulching

When you need a section of land cleared but don’t want to remove the debris, forestry mulching is the answer. Forestry mulching involves converting brush, trees, and grasses into mulch on-site using specialized machinery called mulchers.

Forestry Mulching is an efficient and cost-effective method of clearing large areas quickly. The specialized mulchers allow the Riverbend team to selectively remove vegetation from a specific area. The machinery uses a smaller crew and is done more quickly than traditional removal methods.

From land clearing for commercial or residential projects to wetland conservation, there are many reasons to use forestry mulching to prepare an area for future uses. You may want to hire Riverbend for forestry mulching if you have any of these upcoming projects:

  • Construction
  • Landscaping
  • Agricultural
  • Recreational spaces
  • Wetland conservation
  • Wildfire prevention

During the process, we will remove unwanted vegetation, stumps, and brush while promoting the health of the remaining trees and vegetation.

While traditional land-clearing methods involve completely removing all vegetation, forestry mulching keeps the organic material on site, which helps to reintroduce nutrients and enhance soil quality. It’s beneficial for the environment as it mulches debris on-site, reducing the need for burning or hauling away the material.

Forestry mulching has also been known to prevent the growth of weeds, improve native plant growth, and reduce the population of harmful insects such as ticks that breed in tall grasses.

Suitable for both residential and commercial properties, forestry mulching can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each project, whether it’s clearing underbrush, improving land for development, or managing vegetation for fire prevention.

By selectively clearing land, forestry mulching maintains a natural habitat for wildlife, encouraging biodiversity and preserving the landscape’s natural beauty.. The mulch also provides a habitat for some of our smaller forest creatures.

Our Land Clearing Process

To help you better know what to expect when you hire us for lot clearing, we’ve outlined our process.

  • 1

    Initial Consultation

    One of our estimators will arrive on your property and talk with you about the scope of the job and what you want removed.

  • 2

    Write an Estimate

    We’ll provide a detailed estimate that outlines what we plan to do and how we will do it, as well as the price.

  • 3

    Schedule the Service

    Once you accept the estimate, we’ll get you on the schedule and inform you of any timeline changes based on the weather. 

  • 4

    Clear the Land

    We’ll use our forestry mulchers to clear any unwanted trees and vegetation while preserving the trees you want to keep.

  • 5

    Final Review

    When we’re done, we’ll ask you to take a look at the job and ensure you’re satisfied with the work we’ve done. 

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Why choose Riverbend for Land Clearing?

If you're looking for competitively-priced land clearing services in Northern Virginia, give us a call. We have the professional equipment to get the job done quickly and leave your land looking good when the work is finished. Available for both commercial and residential customers.

  • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist

    To ensure all tree work is safely and professionally done to industry standards

  • Locally-Owned & Operated

    Founded, owned, and operated by a life-long Great Falls, VA resident

  • Customer-Focused & Responsive

    We always keep you updated and deliver on YOUR needs

  • Licensed & Fully Insured

    For your peace of mind and complete protection - as well as ours

See Why Our
Customers Love Us!

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"Very professional, quick and overall enjoyable experience. It only took them a few days between getting our estimate and the trees being removed, which was a pleasant surprise! They removed the trees without issue and didn't leave anything behind for us to clean up. We felt the price was very fair for what we had done and the quality of their work. I'd highly reccomend them for tree service!"

Erin Utt
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"Riverbend did a large project in our backyard to remove a lot of dead trees, stumps, and landscaping cloth / materials, and replace with nice graded ground and grass. The price was fair, the work was professional, fast, and high quality. We especially appreciated that they helped look around corners to make sure that the edges and details were sharp. No nickel/diming or crazy change orders for simple updates made on the fly. We would happily use them again and we're thrilled with the result."

Maggie Poole
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"Very professional easy to work with group, we had one tree and several dead branches that needed to be removed, and one tree that needed some treatment due to disease. Riverbend was a great choice for all 3! Strongly recommend for anyone that needs tree service!"

Clif Jackson

Lot Clearing Throughout Northern Virginia

The team at Riverbend is proud to be able to provide land and lot clearing throughout Northern Virginia. If you aren’t sure if we service your neighborhood, use the map below or call us at 703-402-9366, and we can help you figure it out.

Contact Us Today for Land Clearing in Northern Virginia

When you need a lot of vegetation removed and a blank slate for new development, the team at Riverbend is ready to help. Use the button below to request an estimate for land and lot clearing today.