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3 Serious Land Clearing Mistakes You Should Avoid

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Are you planning to build your dream home, or perhaps you’ve decided to take off your bushy landscaping that has taken a back burner for the longest time possible?

Whatever reason you have for land clearing, a lot of planning and execution is needed to ensure it is a success.

If you’re taking this venture for the first time, it’s essential to look into several factors involved in land clearing, including mistakes that people have done before, so that you don’t make the same mistakes.

Here are some mistakes you need to avoid at all costs:

  • Going the DIY approach – despite how easy taking down a few trees and clearing a bush may sound, DIY never ends well. You have to understand a lot of things, from how to handle heavy equipment to land grading. You shouldn’t underestimate this task; instead, leave it to the professionals.
  • Ineffective planning – Just like building a house, you’re not supposed to dive into the building without a plan. Instead, you’re supposed to sit with a professional who knows all the proper steps into a successful land clearing project. You must also consider the budget, how much time is needed for the job to be complete, etc.
  • Removing too much or too little vegetation – emptying a vegetated site means you must look into the after-picture once you’ve concluded your construction project. You don’t need trees overhanging your building, and you certainly don’t want to leave the place without some valuable trees. So, work smart.

Avoid these mistakes at all costs. The best way to do that is by working with an expert in land services.

Let Us Help You with Land Services

At SimmCon Systems, Inc., we have the skills and the experience to handle all land-related services, including land clearing, land beautification, tree removal, exaction services, stump removal, landscaping, and septic system installation, and more.

If you need our services in Harrisburg, PA, York, PA, and the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to give us a call.