Land Clearing & Grading Services

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 Whether you're clearing land for a building site, creating pasture, establishing fire breaks, or reclaiming overgrown areas, SOKY Elite Contractors has the equipment and expertise to handle projects of any size. From selective clearing to complete forestry mulching, we leave your property ready for its next chapter. 

Forestry Mulching The most efficient way to clear undergrowth, small trees, and brush:

• Clears and mulches in one pass
• Leaves beneficial mulch layer
• Minimal soil disturbance
• No burn piles or haul-away
• Ideal for pasture reclamation and fire breaks
• Perfect for properties with access limitations

Complete Land Clearing Full clearing for building sites and major property development:

• Tree removal and stump grinding
• Brush and vegetation clearing
• Root removal and grubbing
• Debris removal or burning (where permitted)
• Ready for construction or agriculture

Selective Clearing Preserve desirable trees while removing undergrowth:

• Mark trees to save
• Clear around valuable timber or shade trees
• Create park-like settings
• Trail and road corridor clearing

Rough Grading Initial site preparation and drainage establishment:

• Remove high spots, fill low areas
• Establish positive drainage
• Create building pads
• Road and driveway rough-in
• Pond site preparation

Finish Grading Precision final grading for specific purposes:

• Building site preparation (within 1-2 inches)
• Pad and driveway surfaces
• Drainage swales and channels
• Pasture leveling and smoothing
• Topsoil spreading and final contouring

Forestry Mulchers High-flow skid steers and track loaders with professional mulching heads for efficient undergrowth clearing.

Excavators Multiple sizes from mini-excavators for tight access to large excavators for heavy timber and stump work.

Dozers Tracked dozers for pushing heavy material, grading large areas, and creating roads.

Skid Steers & Track Loaders Versatile machines for brush clearing, material handling, and fine grading work.

Building Site Preparation Clear and grade for your future home, barn, or outbuilding. We establish proper drainage away from building sites and create level pads sized to your specifications.

Pasture & Agriculture Reclaim overgrown pasture, remove invasive species, and create usable grazing land. Forestry mulching is ideal for pasture clearing while preserving topsoil.

Hunting Land Management Create food plots, shooting lanes, and access roads. Selective clearing to improve wildlife habitat without destroying cover.

Fire Breaks & Fuel Reduction Create defensible space around homes and property lines. Reduce wildfire fuel loads with forestry mulching.

Property Access Clear and grade access roads, driveways, and trails. We can work in restricted access areas where full-size equipment can't reach.

View Clearing Selective clearing to open up views and sight lines while preserving privacy screening and desirable trees.

Free Site Evaluation We visit your property to assess scope, access, and specific needs.

Clear Written Estimate Detailed quote covering all aspects of the job with no hidden costs.

Efficient Execution Most residential clearing projects completed in 1-5 days depending on acreage and density.

What's the difference between forestry mulching and traditional clearing? Forestry mulching cuts and mulches vegetation in one pass, leaving beneficial mulch on-site. Traditional clearing removes material that must be burned, buried, or hauled away.

Can you clear around specific trees I want to keep? Absolutely. We can do selective clearing and work around marked trees you want to preserve.

How much land can you clear in a day? It varies by density, but typical forestry mulching clears 1-3 acres per day. Dense hardwood clearing is slower than light brush.

Do you remove stumps? Yes, we can grind stumps or remove them entirely depending on your future use for the land.

What size property is too small or too large? We handle projects from 1/4 acre building sites to 50+ acre pasture reclamation. No job too small or large.

SOKY Elite Contractors provides land clearing and grading services throughout south central Kentucky:

Primary Service Area:

• Warren County
• Barren County
• Allen County
• Simpson County
• Butler County
• Edmonson County
• Hart County

Serving:

• Bowling Green and surrounding areas
• Glasgow
• Scottsville
• Franklin
• Cave City
• Horse Cave
• Rural communities throughout the region

We'll travel further for larger projects - contact us to discuss your location.