Brushworks operator in a CAT 306 excavator mulching into a dense tree line

Developers · Municipalities · Utilities · Builders

Commercial Land Clearing in Cincinnati

Site-ready results with compliance, safety, and schedule certainty.

Right machineTrack loaders, excavator mulchers and dedicated track mulchers
Mulched in placeNo burn piles, no haul-off, mulch left as cover
Phased clearingSequenced for survey, geotech and early utilities
Fixed bidOr unit price per acre. COI on request.

Who we clear for

Who We Serve

Trusted by enterprise clients across Ohio's commercial and public sectors

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    Real Estate Developers & GCs

    Pre-development clearing, pads, and access roads.

  • 02

    Municipalities & Parks

    Park restoration, trail corridors, fuel load reduction.

  • 03

    Utilities & ROW

    Transmission/distribution, pipeline, solar & wind corridors (ROW clearance/maintenance).

  • 04

    HOAs & Campuses

    Perimeter clearing, retention basins, common-area visibility.

  • 05

    Conservation & Forestry

    Invasive removal to support habitat restoration and program guidelines.

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    Solar & Renewable Energy Developers

    Vegetation management, solar site clearing, and long-term access maintenance.

The right machine for the scope

Matched to the site, not the other way around.

Commercial sites aren’t one-size. Our operators run compact track loaders, excavator mulchers and dedicated track mulchers, and we bring the setup that fits the acreage, the material and how tight the work zone is.

CAT 306 excavator mulcher clearing brush and saplings along a right-of-way corridor

Right-of-way · tree lines · banks

Excavator mulcher

The tracks stay on a stable shoulder, road or pad and the boom reaches into the corridor. Built for rail and utility right-of-way, fence and tree lines, ditch banks and edges a track loader can’t drive into.

Dedicated Fecon FTX150 track mulcher parked at the edge of a field

Big acreage

Dedicated track mulcher

A purpose-built Fecon FTX150 for large, open scopes and heavier material, when production matters most.

Two Takeuchi track loaders with mulching heads working the same wooded jobsite

Lots · pads · woodlines

Takeuchi TL12 pairs

Two track loaders with Fecon heads on one site for multi-acre lots, pad areas and woodlines.

FAE RCU 55 remote-controlled mulcher clearing a wooded slope with the operator standing back

Slopes · basins · creek banks

FAE RCU 55 remote mulcher

Retention basins and steep banks, run by remote from stable ground. Hillside mulching

Brushworks operator at the controls inside the cab of a CAT 306 excavator mulcher

Machines don’t clear sites. Operators do. Ours run excavator mulchers and dedicated track mulchers when the site calls for them, and they know where the head is, where the crew is and where your protected areas are.

Capacity

Capacity, Equipment & Delivery

Scale

Multi-acre/day capability depending on density & terrain.

Equipment Mix

High-flow mulchers, remote-controlled hillside units for steep slopes, grapple support.

Delivery

Fixed bid or unit price per acre; prevailing wage capable when required; COI on request.

Scheduling

Phased clearing for surveyors, geotech, and early utilities.

Two Brushworks Takeuchi TL12 track loaders with Fecon mulching heads clearing a woodline together
Two track loaders on one site when the scope calls for production.

Project proof

From overgrown to usable land.

Dense brush opened into usable space. Explore the clearing project and plan the finish and maintenance that fit your property.

Opened property after Brushworks brush and honeysuckle clearingOvergrown brush and honeysuckle before Brushworks clearingBeforeAfter
Illustration, AI-edited from the after photo: maintained property after Brushworks clearing workIllustration
Where it's headed: mulch protects the soil, then it greens back up into ground you can maintain. AI-edited from the after photo, not a later photo.

Scopes we take

Commercial Applications

Comprehensive land clearing services for every commercial need

  • Clearing & Grubbing / Site Prep (pads, staging, laydown, silt fence access)
  • Pre-Development Vegetation Removal (grading-ready surfaces)
  • Utility / Right-of-Way Clearing (line-of-sight, reliability, access)
  • Parks & Trails (new trails, corridor widening, hazard mitigation)
  • Stormwater & Retention Ponds (bank clearing for inspection/maintenance)
  • Invasive Species Removal (honeysuckle, multiflora rose, autumn olive) with restoration planning
  • Perimeter & Fence Lines (security, visibility, liability reduction)
  • Creek Banks & Slopes with RCU hillside mulching for steep terrain
  • Fire/Fuel Load Reduction (brush density reduction around facilities)
  • Erosion-Aware Operations (mulch layer left in place; BMP-friendly)

Not in our scope

  • Grading, cut and fill, or building pads to grade
  • Excavation and utility trenching
  • Stump grinding or root removal
  • Large tree removal and logging
  • Demolition or hauling material off site

Site prep from us means the vegetation is cleared and mulched so your grading or utility contractor can start. We’ll say up front what belongs to another trade.

Why mulch it

Why Forestry Mulching for Commercial?

Problem

Traditional clearing can mean burn piles, multiple mobilizations, hauling costs, and soil disturbance that complicates SWPPP.

Solution

Forestry mulching removes vegetation and leaves a stabilizing mulch layer—no hauling, no burn piles, reduced soil disturbance, and faster site readiness for survey, grading, or utilities.

On your site

Compliance & Permitting

SWPPP-Aware Clearing

We operate with Best Management Practices that align with EPA Construction General Permit expectations for sites disturbing ≥1 acre (or part of a larger plan).

BMP Mindset

Slope-sensitive clearing, mulch for cover, access planning; coordinate with GC/engineer on silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilization sequencing.

Wetlands/Waters Awareness

We help flag potential constraints and direct you to Ohio EPA resources for isolated wetlands and related permits/401/404 questions (we are not the permitting authority).

Safety

OSHA-informed procedures for site clearing and chainsaw/brush work; trained operators, PPE, delineated work zones.

We collaborate with your civil, environmental, and GC teams to meet schedule and compliance milestones.

Brushworks crew member watching the work zone while an excavator mulcher clears brush along a corridor
A crew member keeps eyes on the work zone while the excavator mulches.

Working on an active site

How a commercial job runs.

You know who is on site, what area we’re in and when it’s done. We work around the other trades instead of on top of them.

  1. Two Brushworks crew members walking a job site to their truck
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    Walk and scope

    We walk the site against your plan, confirm the clearing limits and protected areas, and price the scope.

  2. Branded Brushworks RAM flatbed truck parked beside pine trees
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    Mobilize

    Our trucks haul the machines in to the staging area you give us. We check in with the superintendent before work starts.

  3. Excavator mulcher boom reaching into a tree line from the edge of a cleared corridor
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    Clear in phases

    Marked work zones, PPE and a crew member watching the zone. We phase the work around survey, geotech and utilities.

  4. Close view of an excavator mulching head over freshly cut brush
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    Leave it ready

    Vegetation mulched in place and left as cover, BMPs protected, and the area ready for the next trade.

What we need from you

  • Site plan or a marked-up aerial
  • Clearing limits staked or flagged
  • Trees, wetlands and areas to protect
  • 811 utility locates and any known lines
  • Access point and a staging area for trucks
  • Schedule, phasing and other trades on site
  • SWPPP and BMP requirements
  • Prevailing wage, COI or documentation needs

Before you book

Define the handoff before equipment arrives

Ask for a written scope that states debris handling, finish expectations, mobilization, exclusions, and the next contractor’s handoff needs.

A good fit
Vegetation clearing for survey access, site investigations, perimeter maintenance, staging access, and phased development work.
The finish to expect
The vegetation-cleared condition in the agreed scope. Grubbing, excavation, mass grading, engineered stabilization, and a build-ready pad are separate deliverables.
What to confirm
Provide limits of clearing, access, retained vegetation, utility information, site requirements, and target milestones. Your project team confirms permits and environmental constraints.

Pricing

A fixed price for a defined scope.

We quote a fixed bid or a unit price per acre once we know the limits, the material and the access. Most commercial scopes need a site walk first.

  • AcreageThe area inside the clearing limits
  • Density and materialBrush and saplings versus heavier standing material
  • Terrain and slopeOpen ground, banks, basins and ravines
  • Access and stagingWhere trucks unload and how machines reach the work
  • PhasingOne mobilization or several around other trades
  • Site requirementsBMPs, protected areas, prevailing wage and paperwork

See the crew work

Watch Commercial Clearing in Action

See our equipment and crews delivering site-ready results

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Not a commercial site?

Residential or acreage clearing?

This page covers commercial land clearing, public work, and larger site preparation. For residential acreage, overgrown lots, brush clearing, and land clearing near Cincinnati, start with the main Brushworks land clearing hub.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for GCs, developers, and project managers

Can you clear inside active construction sites with SWPPP in place?

Yes—our team coordinates with your superintendent to protect BMPs and maintain access while clearing. We work within established erosion control perimeters and can phase our operations to support your construction sequencing.

Do you handle ROW for utilities, pipelines, solar, or wind?

Yes—corridor clearing, access roads, and vegetation management in line with utility requirements. We understand reliability standards and can maintain required clearances for transmission and distribution lines.

What about wetlands or waters?

We don't issue permits, but we help identify red flags early and coordinate with your consultants per Ohio EPA guidance. We can work around delineated wetlands and waters of the U.S. while clearing adjacent upland areas.

What safety standards do you follow?

OSHA-informed procedures for site clearing and chainsaw operations; job hazard analyses; marked work zones and PPE. All operators receive ongoing safety training and we maintain comprehensive insurance coverage.

How do you reduce erosion risk during clearing?

Mulch cover, slope-aware methods, and coordination on BMPs outlined in your SWPPP. Our forestry mulching approach leaves protective ground cover in place rather than exposing bare soil, reducing runoff and sediment transport.

Can you provide prevailing wage documentation?

Yes. We're capable of prevailing wage work when required for public projects and can provide certified payroll documentation and compliance records as specified in your contract.

Ready for a Site-Ready Clearing Plan?

Get pricing, schedule, and compliance-ready scope from the Brushworks Commercial Team.

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