Professional lot clearing for homes and businesses in San Rafael and surrounding California communities.
Lot clearing in San Rafael for new construction, ag conversion, view corridors, or fire mitigation. B. Haney and Sons Arborists works fast and efficiently with the right equipment for the scale. We handle felling, chipping, hauling, and grading — leaving you a clean, build-ready site at a fair per-acre price.
Whether you own a single-family home or manage a commercial property in San Rafael, professional lot clearing is essential for keeping your trees healthy, your property safe, and your insurance liability low. B. Haney and Sons Arborists has completed thousands of lot clearing projects across California, and our San Rafael customers benefit from that depth of arborist experience on every job.
We understand that lot clearing can feel uncertain when you are not a tree expert yourself. That is why B. Haney and Sons Arborists makes the process simple for San Rafael property owners — free written estimates, transparent pricing, full insurance coverage, complete cleanup, and a dedicated crew leader from start to finish. Your satisfaction with the work is our standard.
A clear, professional approach to lot clearing — tailored to your San Rafael property.
We walk the lot, measure the area, identify any trees or features to preserve, and assess access for heavy equipment. Pricing is per-acre based on density and conditions.
Our San Rafael lot-clearing crew arrives with the equipment fleet your project requires. Multi-acre work gets track loaders and brush mulchers; smaller jobs may use just chippers and chainsaws.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists clears lots in San Rafael, CA efficiently with a planned sequence. Trees down first, brush mulched or chipped, debris hauled or processed on-site per the project scope.
We complete final grading, remove any remaining debris, and leave the lot ready for the next phase — construction, agricultural use, or whatever your plans require.
Have questions about lot clearing in San Rafael, CA? Start here.
Lot clearing in San Rafael is typically priced per acre, ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 per acre depending on tree density, terrain, access, and what is included (mulching on-site versus chipping and hauling, stump grinding versus leaving stumps). B. Haney and Sons Arborists surveys each lot before quoting and provides detailed per-acre pricing in writing.
Yes. B. Haney and Sons Arborists regularly prepares cleared lots in San Rafael, CA for new construction — full tree and stump removal, debris hauling, rough grading, and erosion control. We coordinate with your builder schedule and deliver a build-ready site at the timing your construction crew needs.
Permit requirements in San Rafael for lot clearing depend on the size of the area, the trees being removed (some species are protected), the proximity to wetlands or sensitive habitat, and your zoning. Many California jurisdictions require erosion-control plans for clearing over a certain size. B. Haney and Sons Arborists helps San Rafael clients navigate permitting before any equipment moves.
Heavy equipment can compact soil if used carelessly in San Rafael, especially on saturated ground. B. Haney and Sons Arborists crews adapt equipment selection to soil conditions — lighter equipment on soft ground, larger machines only when soil supports them. We also avoid working through wet weeks when conditions favor compaction. Soil health is part of our scope.
Our reputation is built on results. Here is what our customers have to say.
"Haney and Sons saved a 100-year-old elm on our property. Other companies told us to take it down. Their arborist did a careful evaluation, recommended cabling and a treatment plan, and the tree is thriving three years later. This is what 85 years of tree care knowledge looks like."
"I have been using B. Haney for our property for years. They prune our maples every other winter and the trees have never looked healthier. There is something to be said for hiring an arborist company that has been doing this since 1940 — the experience shows in every cut."
"B. Haney and Sons did a tree transplant for us — moved a young Japanese maple from one part of the yard to a better spot. The tree came through the move in great shape and is leafing out beautifully this spring. Real arborist work, not just chainsaw work."