If you own a plot that has grown over, or you are about to build, the clearing is usually the first thing standing between you and what comes next. It helps to know that clearing does not have to mean flattening everything.
Clearing can be selective
On several of the plots we have cleared, the established trees were left standing and everything else was cleared back to bare ground or mulch. If there is a tree you love, or one that gives shade, say so before we start. Keeping the trees you want is part of how we clear.
Three common reasons to clear
- New-build site prep. Getting the ground ready before the builders arrive.
- An overgrown plot. Bringing a plot that has grown over back to something clean and usable.
- Firewise cutbacks. Cutting back around an existing home.
The aim is the same each time: a clean site and a clear next step. You can see the full detail on the plot clearing page.
What to tell us at the site visit
- What the plot is for next: a build, a new garden, or just a tidy-up.
- Which trees must stay.
- Any timing that matters to you.
Rough answers are enough. The visit is where we sort out the rest, and we walk the plot with you.
How long it takes, and when to ask
It depends on the job and the time of year. Most jobs can be done within a week or two. August to December is our busy season, because everyone wants things finished before the Christmas shutdown, so if you are planning around that it is worth asking early. We do the work with our own team and do not outsource, which is also why bigger jobs sometimes have to wait.
Getting a quote
Every quote is free and starts with a site visit. Pricing is project based, so it depends on the scope and size of the job and not on a flat rate. We work in Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kleinmond. If a garden is the next step after the clearing, the landscaping page shows how that side of the work runs.
