Remote-controlled slope clearing
Safe, Remote-Controlled Clearing for Slopes Other Equipment Can't Reach
The problem with steep ground
Overgrown hillsides are more than a visual problem—they create fire hazards, erosion risks, and safety issues. Traditional machinery can't operate safely on steep slopes, and manual clearing is slow, dangerous, and ineffective.
Brushworks solves this with our professional remote-controlled hillside mulching technology (RCU).
The RCU equipment has a manufacturer-rated slope capability up to 55° under specified conditions; this is not a promise that every 55° site is workable. We assess footing, moisture, attachments, and access before clearing invasive vegetation, saplings, and small trees—with operating limits and erosion-control needs assessed for each site.
Reclaim Your Hillside Safely
Some slopes are too wet, too loose or too steep to work safely on a given day. If yours is one of them, we’ll tell you before anything gets unloaded.
Hillside project proof
This hillside project shows how the right machine opens slope terrain that normal clearing equipment cannot safely handle.
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IllustrationEquipment matched to the slope
Steepness, footing and where a machine can safely sit decide how a hillside gets cleared. Our operators run the remote mulcher on ground nobody should sit on, and an excavator mulcher when the slope can be reached from a stable edge.
Steep ground nobody should sit on
A tracked mulcher run by remote. The operator stands on stable ground while the machine works the slope, so nobody is sitting on a hillside that could slide or roll.
Reach in from stable ground
When there’s a flat edge to work from — a road, a gravel shoulder, a lawn or a pad — the excavator stays put and the boom reaches into the bank, slope or tree line.
The mulch we leave on a slope gives the soil ground cover while it greens back up. It is not an engineered fix. Bare, very steep or actively washing slopes — especially above a house, a road or water — may need seeding or a separate erosion-control plan from an engineer or landscaper. If we think yours does, we’ll say so in the quote.
Why clear a hillside
We believe every part of your property should be safe, usable, and a source of pride—no matter the terrain.
Steep slopes shouldn't be ignored because they're difficult to maintain.
Our hillside mulching service restores accessibility, protects native trees, and prevents hazardous overgrowth from taking control of your land.
Safe, effective clearing for slopes that other contractors can't handle
Remote operation keeps the operator off the machine. Rollover, thrown debris, and ground hazards still require a site-specific plan.
Mulched material stabilizes the soil and supports natural regeneration.
Reducing dense vegetation can support a broader fuel-management plan; clearing does not eliminate fire risk.
Opens up land for maintenance, visibility, and property improvements.
No burning or chemicals—mulched material enriches the soil.
Clean, consistent clearing even in areas where others can't operate.
Process
A safe, efficient process for clearing terrain others can't reach
We evaluate your slopes, grade, and vegetation type to determine the safest and most effective plan.
Our RCU machine is operated from a safe distance, allowing us to clear vegetation with an exclusion zone and operator position selected for the site.
Once cleared, the slope is protected by a layer of mulch that can provide ground cover; seeding or engineered stabilization may still be needed.
See it on a real slope
See our RCU machines safely clear slopes that other equipment can't touch.
Watch More Hillside Clearing Projects on Our YouTube Channel →Before you book
Send wide photos from above and below the slope, plus the equipment access route. Retention basins, dams, and creek edges may need additional review.
Pricing
Slope work is priced on its own, not as flat ground with a surcharge. Most hillsides need a walkthrough before we give you a fixed price.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about hillside mulching services
Yes! Our remote-controlled equipment is specifically designed for sensitive areas like creek banks, drainage corridors, and retention ponds. The mulching process protects the soil while clearing vegetation, preventing erosion and runoff.
Our RCU machines can handle brush, saplings, small trees, invasive species like honeysuckle and multiflora rose, and dense undergrowth—all on slopes up to 55 degrees. If it's growing on your hillside, we can clear it safely.
Absolutely. The mulched material creates a protective layer over the soil, reducing water runoff and allowing moisture to penetrate naturally. This helps stabilize the slope and promotes healthy regrowth of native vegetation.
Yes. Because the equipment is operated remotely, we can work safely near structures, fences, and property boundaries without putting operators at risk. We take extra care around sensitive areas to ensure precision and safety.
Yes! Retention ponds, dam faces, and embankments are among the most common hillside clearing projects we handle. Our remote equipment allows us to safely maintain these critical structures without causing damage or erosion.
Our RCU-55 machines are rated for slopes up to 55 degrees—far steeper than traditional equipment can safely handle. If you've been told your hillside is too steep to clear, we can likely help.
We give you your land back.
Based in Loveland, Ohio. Forestry mulching, land clearing and property care within a 50-mile radius across Greater Cincinnati and surrounding parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
513-790-4150team@brushworksco.com
