Define the clearing limits before work begins.
A useful clearing scope starts with the property boundaries, the area needed for the project and the trees or features that must remain. Access, existing improvements and the condition required for the next phase all affect the work.
Land clearing addresses vegetation within the agreed work area. Grubbing addresses roots and other organic material within the specified limits. A proposal should identify these limits and the expected condition of the site when clearing is complete.
- Land and lot clearing
- Grubbing within defined limits
- Retained areas and access planning
- Coordination with the next sitework phase
Connect clearing to the whole project.
If the property contains a building, slab or other structure that needs removal, include it in the request so JMEC can review a separate demolition scope. Clearing limits should be coordinated with that work.
After clearing, a project may need rough or finish grading, building-pad preparation, drainage or utilities. Our sitework page covers full-site development and how those scopes fit together. Clearing can also be coordinated with residential construction or commercial construction.
What to send for a clearing estimate.
Provide the property address or parcel information, the intended use and photographs of the area. A boundary survey or marked plan is useful for identifying clearing limits, retained trees or vegetation, access points and nearby improvements.
Describe existing structures, known utilities, access restrictions and what should happen to cleared material. Include a bid deadline or desired start date. If you do not have a survey or plans yet, send what is available; JMEC can review the starting information and identify what else is needed to define the scope.
Clearing across Georgetown and the Grand Strand.
We review land-clearing requests in Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet. An undeveloped lot and an occupied property may require different access and clearing limits. Tell us about the actual site so the estimate reflects the work being requested.
Is land clearing the same as grading?
No. Clearing and grubbing address vegetation and organic material in the work area. Grading shapes the ground to the required elevations. If both are needed, identify them together so the scope and sequence can be reviewed.
What happens to the cleared material?
The proposal should state the agreed handling and disposition of the material. Tell us about any known restrictions or owner requirements so they can be reviewed before a method or price is assumed.
Can I request an estimate before the plans are complete?
Yes. Send the address, photographs, intended use and any available survey or plan. The initial review can identify the information still needed for a defined clearing scope.