Western Washington land grows back fast. Baxter’s clears overgrown lots, acreage and pasture so you can build, farm or just use your property again. Call (360) 503-0571 for a free estimate. We clear land around Roy, Graham, Spanaway and south Pierce County, and across Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish and Island counties. Land clearing jobs start at $1,500.
What we clear
- Building lots and home sites
- Overgrown pasture and fence lines
- Driveway and access road routes
- Brush, Himalayan blackberry, scotch broom, salmonberry and wild rose
- Thick red alder and second-growth fir
- Stumps, root wads and debris piles
How we clear
Every lot is different. We fell trees, remove or grind stumps, and either mulch brush in place or pile and haul it, depending on what you plan to do with the ground. If you’re building, we leave it ready for site prep. If you’re reclaiming pasture, we leave it ready to seed.
We clear brush and small trees with a forestry mulcher, which cuts down on hauling. For some jobs, burning in the fall or winter, after the burn ban lifts, is the more cost-effective choice, and we’ll plan whichever works best for you.
Land clearing near Roy and south Pierce County
Acreage around Roy, McKenna, Graham and Spanaway is often thick with alder, fir, scotch broom and blackberry. We clear home sites, pasture, fence lines and driveway routes, and because we also run excavation equipment, we can take the same ground straight into grading and a gravel driveway. 20+ Years of Experience. Licensed, Bonded & Insured, WA reg #BAXTEET811JA.
From trees to a build-ready site
Because we also run excavation equipment, we can take a site from clearing straight into grading, a gravel driveway and drainage. Details on that side of the work are at baxterexcavation.com.
Read more: Tree removal vs. land clearing and Preparing land for new construction.
Permits and timber
Clearing near wetlands, streams, shorelines or steep slopes is usually regulated by the city or county, and larger clearing may also need erosion control. If timber will be sold or forest land converted, a Washington DNR Forest Practices Application may be needed. We’ll flag anything we see during the estimate so you can confirm before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does land clearing cost?
It depends on acreage, tree and brush density, stump count, access, and whether debris is mulched on site or hauled off. We walk the property and quote one clear price. Most land clearing jobs start at $1,500.
Do I need a permit to clear my land?
Small clearing often doesn’t, but work near critical areas or shorelines, larger clearing, and timber harvest can. Check with your city or county planning office; we’ll point out what we see.
Can you clear blackberries and scotch broom?
Yes. Blackberry and scotch broom are among the most common things we clear. Removing roots and crowns, not just mowing tops, slows regrowth.
We also do excavation. Baxter’s also handles site prep, gravel driveways, grading, drainage and demolition. See baxterexcavation.com for our excavation services.
Get a free land clearing estimate
Call or text (360) 503-0571 or email BaxtersTreeServices@gmail.com. Tell us where the tree is, what’s near it and what you want done, and we’ll set up a time to look at it.