Five Things You Need To Know Before You Hire A Land Clearing Company.

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If a person or company is looking for some land to be cleared, they are looking for skill and expertise, not a liability. At BW Clearing we thought it would be a good idea to share five things you might want to ask before you commit your precious property to any land clearing company.

There are some personal housekeeping and organizational questions you should ask yourself before taking on a land clearing project.

• Have you scheduled the land clearing project before?
• Do you knowhow to find the right company to do the job?
• Do you know what to expect when comes to cost? Do you know what to expect when it comes to time necessary to finish the project?
• How big is the property and area to be cleared?
• What kind of clearing needs to be done?
• Are there any existing trees that need to stay?
• Is there a deadline for the project?

These are all important questions you should have answered before going into an agreement with any land clearing company. As a reputable company, BW clearing is a viable option for the job unless distance works against getting the job done and therefore a referral would need to be made. BW clearing is capable of projects within 100 mile radius of their headquarters in Hollister Florida.

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Here are the questions we recommend you ask before committing to a land clearing company.

1.Have you successfully completed a clearing project like this before?

Every land clearing project is different. There might be some unexpected variables in regards to your property that the company has not experienced before. It is good to be proactive in your questions. You might ask, what are your strategies for handling a project like this? What kind of equipment and techniques will you use? If they fumble the questions, you might want to reconsider using them. The more you know about what should be done and the more their answers correspond, the higher the confidence you will have in getting the project done properly.

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2.Can you show me your license and insurance?

Sounds like you have to be like a police officer…LOL. Here is the point. You do not want anyone operating dangerous machines on your property without skill, experience, a license, and insurance. If they are not licensed and insured, if an accident does happen you could be held liable.

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When asking for these credentialed documents, do not take their word for it. This simple question protects everyone from future litigation you to any accidents on your property. A land clearing company worth hiring is a land clearing company who has gone through the steps to be licensed and insured. This can also include permitting when necessary and following state, county, and city guidelines. You do not want to get involved in a large project only to find out you will be fined for not getting proper permission or overstepping a boundary.

3.What is the company’s safety record?

This question is not just about employees from the company working on your property safely. This question also includes personal damage to clients the company might’ve serviced in the past. This includes everything from hitting homes and structures with large equipment to knocking down power lines or digging up gas and water services. All of this is a nightmare. Are machine operators drug tested? Anyone remotely cognitively impaired has no business being behind a skid steer mower or excavator.

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More questions to consider:

• If something does go wrong, what’s the preparation plan?
• What safety equipment do they use?
• Our employees trained to handle dangerous situations?
• Does the company follow OSHA standards?

Following safety guidelines is a big deal and even punishable by law and violated. Land clearing can be a safe project if proper preparations are in place.

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4.Does the land clearing company offer any references?

References are incredibly helpful to build trust in any company you have not worked with before. A clearing company who has done great work will have great references. Find out what people liked and didn’t like about working with the company you are considering.

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5. Asked what the estimated cost of the project will be. Get it in writing.

There are many variables when it comes to pricing of any project like:

• the size of the property being cleared
• the size and number of trees that need to be removed
• whether or not debris can be burned in the area
• how much debris will need to be hauled to the disposal or landfill

It is wise to get a couple of estimates to get a good idea of what the overall cost will be in the project. Remember, get the costs detailed in black and white so there’s no confusion later.

Conclusion:

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We hope this blog was helpful. There is a lot to think about when taking on a land clearing project. Don’t ignore the details, this will make the project go smooth. BW Clearing is here to help you with all of your clearing needs. Please give us a call to schedule a free estimate phone 386-866-4104.  We are here to help you take your land back.