Land and Lot Clearing in Portland, Oregon
Before you can build, you need a clear site. A&N Construction and Excavation provides professional land and lot clearing services across the Portland metro area. We clear vegetation, remove stumps, strip topsoil, and prepare raw land for construction.
Our Land Clearing Services
Lot Clearing
Complete clearing of residential and commercial lots — removing trees, brush, stumps, debris, and structures to create a clean building site.
Brush Clearing
Removal of overgrown vegetation, blackberry bushes, invasive species, and undergrowth. Common on neglected lots and rural properties around Portland.
Stump Removal
We excavate and remove tree stumps and root balls that would interfere with construction or grading.
Topsoil Stripping
We strip and stockpile topsoil before grading so it can be replaced over the finished grade for landscaping.
Debris Removal
We remove all cleared material — stumps, vegetation, rocks, and old structures — and haul it to appropriate disposal facilities.
Our Land Clearing Process
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Site Walk
We walk the property with you to identify what stays and what goes, note any trees that require permits for removal, and plan equipment access.
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Permitting
Portland and surrounding cities require permits for tree removal in many cases. We help you navigate the permitting process.
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Clearing
We systematically clear the lot using excavators, skid steers, and mulchers. We protect any trees or features you want to keep.
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Stump Removal
We excavate stumps and root balls and haul them off-site.
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Grading
After clearing, we rough-grade the site to prepare for the next phase of construction.
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Erosion Control
We install erosion control measures (silt fencing, straw wattles) as required to protect the cleared site until construction begins.
When You Need Land Clearing
You purchased a raw or overgrown lot and want to build. Your property has invasive vegetation (blackberry, English ivy, Scotch broom) that needs to be cleared. You're preparing a commercial site for development. You need to clear a section of your property for an ADU, garden, or additional parking. A vacant lot needs cleanup for code compliance.
Land Clearing Cost in Portland
Land clearing costs depend on lot size, density of vegetation, number and size of trees, stump removal, and access. A standard residential lot (5,000-10,000 sq ft) with moderate brush and a few trees typically costs $3,000 to $10,000 to clear. Heavily wooded lots or larger commercial parcels cost more. We provide per-project estimates.
Why Choose A&N
We've cleared lots across the Portland metro area — from tight urban infill sites in inner Portland to larger rural parcels in Sandy, Boring, and Canby. We know which trees require removal permits, we handle erosion control, and we leave the site ready for your builder to start.
Land & Lot Clearing Service Areas
We serve the entire Portland, Oregon metro area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to clear trees on my property?
Can you clear just part of my lot?
What do you do with the cleared material?
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