When you have an idea for developing a piece of overgrown property, you may want to move forward with your plans as fast as possible. However, you have to go through certain steps, such as a pre-clearing land assessment and hiring a land clearing company. To help speed up the process, you can take a few steps to make the property easier for the professionals to clear when they arrive.
Spend Time Developing a Plan
Do not hire a property clearing company without first defining the end goal. You don’t want to spend the money on clearing the land without knowing exactly what you want to accomplish. Without a plan, you might clear far more of the property than you need and spend more money than required.
If you aren’t sure exactly what you want to accomplish, contact a property clearing company. Even if you have a basic idea in mind, these experts can help you finalize the details. Rather than trying to guess the cost on your own, the site clearing experts can also give you an accurate estimate.
Understand the Exact Area You Need Cleared
Before hiring land clearing experts, think about whether you need the entire parcel cleared or only a portion of it. If you only need to clear part of the lot, determine which section best fits your development plans. A property clearing company can inspect the area you want cleared and give you advice on which section to use.
Call To Have Underground Utility Lines Marked
If you know the site has buried electrical lines or other utilities, call 811 to have the lines marked. It takes two to three business days for workers to mark the buried lines. Make the call early enough so the property clearing company doesn’t have to delay the start of work.
Even if you don’t believe the property has buried lines, call anyway. It’s possible that a utility company received an easement on your site several years ago to run lines to other properties in the area.
Seek Permits for the Work
If you need permits to clear land in your area, you must have them in hand before work begins. Not starting the permit application process early enough could delay the start of the project.
Some counties or municipalities in Tennessee may require permits if you have protected trees or animals on the property. Professional property clearing companies can help you determine whether you need permits. They can also advise on how to obtain the permits and what they’ll cost.
Notify Any Neighboring Properties
Before starting the land clearing process, you may want to notify the owners of your neighboring properties about the work. Although you aren’t legally obligated to notify the neighbors, it’s a nice thing to do.
The property clearing equipment could be loud or create a lot of dust, which may bother any neighbors living in the area. Large construction equipment moving along the nearby roads can also be problematic for neighbors, especially on gravel roads. The company may need to park trailers and other large vehicles on the side of the road during the work, which could restrict traffic flow.
Neighbors will appreciate the heads-up about the work. Letting them know might make things go more smoothly and head off complaints that cause delays on the day of the project.
Determine How To Handle the Debris
Depending on the land clearing techniques used on your property, you might end up with debris that can’t be left behind. You may need to transport boulders or tree trunks off-site to make the cleared property meet your goals.
If you wait until after the crew begins work to decide how to handle the debris, you’ll delay the projected completion. Talk with the property clearing company about debris management before work begins.
Watch the Weather Forecast When Scheduling the Work
Although site clearing companies can work in almost any type of weather, the job will go more smoothly when the ground is dry, there is no precipitation in the forecast, and winds are minimal. If you have some flexibility in the date the work will occur, try to schedule it for a day that has good weather in the forecast to allow the team to work faster.
Our Experts at The Yard Force Work Efficiently To Prepare Your Property
Efficient land clearing planning is important to make the job go as smoothly as possible once the professionals start. DIY property preparation for land clearing involves a few steps that don’t require much equipment or experience.
To learn more about Tennessee site preparation tips you can use, contact The Yard Force today at (865) 290-8815. We offer a free price quote for all of our services.
