Site Clearance In Leicester

The cost varies widely, typically ranging from a few hundred pounds for a small residential plot to thousands for a large, heavily wooded area. It is priced based on the project’s complexity, not just the size. You find our prices here.

Key factors include: 

• Amount of work: The price is largely determined by the amount of material to be removed. The more trees, shrubs, vegetation, and other items that need clearing, the higher the overall cost.
  Terrain: Flat, even ground is quicker and easier to clear than sloping, rocky, or uneven terrain, so difficult terrain will generally increase the price.
  Waste disposal: We recycle or repurpose as much material as possible, but any waste that cannot be reused must be taken to licensed facilities, adding to the total cost.
  Hazardous waste: If the site contains hazardous items (e.g., asbestos, underground fuel tanks, contaminated soil, or other regulated materials), specialist handling and disposal will be required.
• Stump removal: The number and size of stumps to be removed affect the cost.

Yes we do. We are happy to come for a free inspection, assess the job and price up the work. When this is complete, we will give you a no-obligation quote. Should you not be happy with the quote, we part ways as friends and you have not incurred any costs.

We accept bank transfers and cash. In some cases, we also accept debit and credit card payments.

To ready your property, clearly outline the area and any features to keep, remove personal belongings, and locate underground utilities to prevent damage. We’ll take care of the rest.

Yes, our quote is all-inclusive and will specify how all debris will be handled and disposed of.

For large-scale woodland clearance in Leicester, you’ll usually need a Forestry Commission felling licence (unless exemptions apply), and extra permissions if trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or lie within a Conservation Area. Work on or near Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), scheduled monuments, or habitats for protected species (such as bats) requires further approval from Natural England or Historic England. In addition, if skips, hoardings, or scaffolding are placed on public roads during clearance, specific Leicester City Council permits are needed. We can help you organize and process all permits.

Yes, certain restrictions and regulations may apply in Leicester depending on the type of site clearance. For example, protected trees, conservation areas, and wildlife habitats may require special permissions, and waste disposal must comply with local council and environmental regulations. We can advise you on the specific requirements for your site and handle the necessary compliance.

Site clearing focuses on removing everything on the land. Site grading focuses on shaping the land itself, leveling it, or creating specific slopes for drainage. Site clearing is typically done before grading.

We remove anything from trees, stumps, and bushes to rocks, large boulders, old fences, sheds, and general debris. We also remove general waste and any materials that require special treatment..

For a small site, you can probably do it yourself. But for larger sites, you are probably better off with a tree service company. Professionals have the heavy machinery, expertise, and safety knowledge to handle large-scale removal of trees, stumps, rocks, and waste, safely and efficiently.

Clearing time depends on site size, vegetation density, and terrain. Small lots (1-2 acres) may take 1-3 days, while larger or heavily wooded sites could take a week or more. Weather, equipment availability, and site accessibility also impact timelines.

Site clearance typically requires a mix of heavy machinery and vegetation management tools. Excavators, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are used to dig, uproot, level, transport, and load soil, rubble, and debris efficiently. For tree and vegetation removal, chainsaws handle large shrubs and trees, brush cutters clear weeds and grass, stump grinders remove leftover stumps, and wood chippers shred branches into manageable waste. On larger sites, mulchers or forestry mulchers are employed for extensive vegetation clearance.

Yes, we take on projects of all sizes and for all types of clients.

Debris is typically sorted into categories such as soil, vegetation, rubble, and hazardous materials before disposal. Recyclable materials like concrete, bricks, and metals are sent to recycling facilities, while clean soil may be reused for backfilling or landscaping. Vegetation, branches, and stumps are often chipped for mulch or compost, and non-recyclable waste is transported to licensed landfills.

We follow UK regulations like the Environmental Protection Act, starting with a risk assessment and testing to identify contaminants such as asbestos or chemicals. If found, we pause work, create a remediation plan, and obtain necessary permits. Hazardous materials are safely removed using specialized equipment, then transported by licensed carriers to approved facilities for treatment or disposal.

Yes, our company is fully licensed and insured, giving our customers peace of mind that all site clearance work is carried out safely, legally, and to professional standards.

Yes, we can work safely around existing structures and utilities. Our team takes great care to protect buildings, fences, and landscaping, and we follow safety guidelines when working near underground or overhead utilities.

We have over 20 years of experience in large-scale and forested site clearing. Our team is skilled in safely removing trees, stumps, and dense vegetation, managing debris, and working with heavy machinery to prepare sites efficiently while protecting existing structures and the surrounding environment.

Light site clearing usually involves removing smaller vegetation, shrubs, weeds, and surface debris to prepare the area for landscaping or minor projects. Heavy site clearing, on the other hand, deals with tasks such as tree removal, stump grinding, and the use of heavy machinery to clear soil, rubble, or old structures in preparation for major construction.

Yes, you can find past client reviews here.