Morris County & Nearby New Jersey Counties
Land Clearing
We clear whole pieces of property, from a one-acre back lot to many acres of woods and brush, so the land is open and usable again. Grading and leveling are there if you want them, never forced on you.
Any size, any acreage
Land clearing means taking a whole property back from trees, brush and overgrowth. We have done small residential parcels and big wooded tracts, for homeowners, builders and businesses. Tell us roughly how many acres and what the land needs to be used for, and we plan the job around that.
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching grinds brush and small trees into mulch right where they stand. It clears thick growth fast, leaves a layer of mulch that holds the soil, and means less to haul away. It works well for overgrown lots, trails and fence lines.
Brush hogging and pasture clearing
Fields and pastures that sat for a few seasons fill in with tall grass, briars and saplings. Brush hogging cuts all of it down so the field can be mowed, fenced or grazed again.
Right-of-way clearing
Access roads, driveways, trails and paths along a property line need a clear lane. We cut back the trees and brush crowding a right-of-way so vehicles and equipment can get through.
Grading and leveling, only if you want it
Some owners want the land graded flat when we finish. Others only want the growth gone. We level and grade when you ask for it, and leave the ground as it is when you don't.
What's included
- A walk of the property with you before we quote
- Tree and brush removal across the whole area
- Forestry mulching
- Brush hogging and pasture clearing
- Right-of-way and trail clearing
- Stump grinding or full stump removal
- Grading and leveling, only if you want it
- Clearing around the trees you want to keep
Ask us to spell out what happens to the cleared wood and brush when you get your estimate.
Why Tico's
What you get with us
Our own equipment
Skid steer, two Dingo compact loaders, chipper, dump truck, crane and bucket truck. We don't wait on rented machines to start your job.
Any acreage
From a single overgrown acre to large wooded tracts. We size the crew and the machines to the land.
Free estimates
We walk the property with you, agree on the edges and what stays, and give you one price before anything is cut.
Family-owned since 2003
Clearing changes a property for good. We have worked out of Roxbury since 2003, so you know who to call afterward.
In New Jersey
New Jersey rules for clearing land
Soil disturbance over 5,000 square feet
Under New Jersey's soil erosion law, construction that disturbs more than 5,000 square feet of soil needs an erosion control plan certified by the county Soil Conservation District, according to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. If the land is being cleared for a building, ask your engineer or builder about this before we start.
Wetlands and the Highlands
The state protects freshwater wetlands and the buffer around them, which can run from 25 up to 150 feet. Parts of Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren and Somerset counties are also in the New Jersey Highlands, where clearing a quarter acre or more of forest in the Preservation Area can need state approval. Check with your town before a big clearing job.
No burning
New Jersey rules do not allow open burning to get rid of plant material, so cleared brush is mulched, chipped or hauled away, never burned.
How it works
A simple process
Tell us about the land
Call or use the short form. Rough acreage and what you want to use the land for helps.
We walk it with you
We mark the edges, the trees you want to keep and any wet or steep spots.
You get one price
You know the cost before we start, including grading if you want it.
We clear it
Trees, brush and stumps come out, and the land is left the way we agreed.
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Counties we serve
Towns
Towns we serve
Serving Morris, Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Somerset and Middlesex counties, plus Springfield in Union County, New Jersey.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between land clearing and lot clearing?
- Land clearing is clearing a whole piece of property, any acreage, so it is open and usable. Lot clearing is clearing trees and growth off a commercial lot, such as a parking lot or the land around a business. If you are not sure which you need, call us and describe the property.
- How many acres can you clear?
- There is no set limit. We clear small parcels and large wooded tracts. Tell us the rough acreage when you call so we can plan the right equipment.
- What is forestry mulching?
- A forestry mulcher grinds brush and small trees into mulch where they stand. The mulch stays on the ground and helps hold the soil, so there is less to haul away and the land recovers faster.
- Will you level the land after clearing?
- Only if you want it. Some owners want the ground graded flat for a building, a lawn or a field. Others want the growth gone and the ground left alone. Tell us at your estimate.
- Do I need a permit to clear my land?
- It depends on your town and the size of the job. Many towns require a permit to remove trees, construction that disturbs more than 5,000 square feet of soil needs a certified erosion control plan, and land near wetlands or in the Highlands Preservation Area can need state approval. Check with your town first.
- Can you keep some trees standing?
- Yes. Walk the property with us and point out the shade trees, privacy lines or stream-side trees you want to keep. We clear around them.
- Do you burn the brush?
- No. New Jersey does not allow open burning to dispose of plant material. Brush is mulched in place, chipped or hauled away.
What customers say
What customers say about our clearing work
5.0 — 39 reviews
“I hired Tico tree services to remove lots of trees at the back of my house so that I could have a usable backyard. Howard was very professional in his dealings with me and got the job done as promised and on time. His pricing is fair and is willing to work with you to get the job done. I recommend him for your next landscaping needs.”
“Tico’s did an excellent job removing several trees from my property. Very professional. I highly recommend.”
“Howard and team did a great job taking town some trees on the back of my yard. Pricing was reasonable and they showed up when agreed upon. I highly recommend Ticos if you’re on the market for tree removal.”
“Howard and his crew are efficient, always on time, and the prices are competitive. These guys bailed us out on a couple of occasions and can't recommend them enough.”
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