Land & Lot Clearingin St. Louis, MO
Lot clearing for St. Louis city lots, from overgrown back yards and alley lines to vacant lots next door that need to be cut back to the fence.
5.0 average from 59+ Google reviews
Clearing city lots and alley lines
City clearing is small and awkward. The back of a St. Louis lot grows up in tree-of-heaven, mulberry, honeysuckle, and vines along the alley, and a vacant lot next door sends all of it over the fence. Everything that comes out has to leave through the gangway or down the alley, and there is no room for a machine. We cut it by hand, carry it out, and leave the lot open to the fence.
We mark anything you want to keep, cut the rest to the ground, and haul it the same day. Larger trees against a garage or a house come down in sections on ropes. Stumps are ground flush with a compact grinder that fits down the gangway, with the underground lines marked first. Most city lots are a one-day job.
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How we handle it
- 1.
Walk the property together
We flag what stays, what goes, and where the property lines and utilities are, then give you a free, clear quote.
- 2.
Drop the trees
Unwanted trees come down first, felled or rigged in sections depending on how tight the lot is.
- 3.
Cut the brush and understory
Honeysuckle, cedar, vines, and saplings get cut to the ground so you can see and use the space again.
- 4.
Haul, grind, and finish
Debris hauled off, stumps ground on request, and the ground left ready to mow, build on, or fence.
What sets the price
Clearing in St. Louis is priced by the area and what is growing on it. The price depends on:
Size of the area
A fence row is a few hours; an overgrown acre is a day or more.
What is growing
Honeysuckle and small volunteer trees go fast; big trees that have to come down in pieces do not.
Trees to keep
Working carefully around the trees you are keeping takes longer than clearing everything.
Stumps
Grinding the stumps flush so the ground can be mowed is a separate line you can add or leave off.
Chip on site or haul
Chipping the brush where it falls costs less than hauling it all away.
The full picture of this service is on our land & lot clearing page, and everything we do locally is on the St. Louis tree service page.
Working in St. Louis
We take on St. Louis clearing from our shop at 211 Hughes Ln in St. Charles, about thirty minutes out. A vacant lot you do not own is not yours to clear, even when its brush is coming over your fence, and we will tell you where the line falls before we cut.
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What neighbors say about this work
5.0 average from 59+ Google reviews
Mark
“We had a great experience with BC's Tree Service. They removed two large trees and cut everything down to the stump. The crew showed up on time, worked hard, and completed everything in a timely manner. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the cleanup afterward was very impressive. Everything was left neat and clean. Very professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!”
Theresa Sabala
“BC's Tree Service went above and beyond my expectations. Scheduling was quick, estimate was affordable, property was tended to with care, and the crew were all very friendly. I could not be happier with the work and professionalism. Highly recommend!”
Luke Broderick
“I had an outstanding experience with BC's Tree Service! From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and friendly. They provided a clear, detailed estimate and completed the tree removal with precision and care. They even took the time to clean up the area thoroughly, leaving my yard in better shape than before. I highly recommend them for anyone needing tree services. Five stars!”
Common questions in St. Louis
Do I need a permit to clear my lot in St. Louis?
Cutting brush and small volunteer trees on your own lot does not need a permit in St. Louis. If the clearing takes out larger trees, the removal rules apply: Trees on your own lot in St. Louis do not need a city permit. Street trees belong to the City of St. Louis Forestry Division and are not ours to cut, and we will tell you which is which when you call.
Can you clear just part of the lot?
Yes. We walk the property with you first, mark the trees you want to keep and the line where the clearing stops, and leave everything beyond it alone. Most jobs are a back corner, a fence line, or a slope rather than the whole property.
Will clearing damage the trees I keep?
Not if it is done carefully. We stay off the root zones of the trees you are keeping with any equipment, lay mats where we have to cross a lawn, and cut by hand close to the trees that stay. Compacted soil over the roots is the main thing that harms a big tree, and we avoid it.
What grows back after clearing in St. Louis?
Honeysuckle and the fast-growing volunteer trees will try to come back from the roots, which is why we grind or cut the worst of them below the surface. Mowing the cleared ground a few times the first season keeps it open, and we are glad to come back for a touch-up the following year.
Ready to take back your St. Louis property?
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