groundwork clearance

Groundwork clearance is the process of removing vegetation, overgrowth, trees, shrubs, debris and topsoil to prepare land for construction, landscaping or ecological management. It often includes mulching, digger work, site grading, and vegetation management to create a safe and accessible working area.

Mulching uses specialised machinery to shred and break down vegetation—such as brambles, saplings, ivy and scrub—directly into the soil. This creates an eco-friendly biomass layer, reduces waste removal costs, and leaves the ground level and ready for the next stage of development.

The Green Climber is a remote-controlled mulcher designed for steep slopes, rough terrain and hazardous areas where standard machinery cannot safely operate. It provides:

• Powerful mulching
• Safe access to difficult locations
• Minimal soil disturbance
• Fast and efficient clearance

It is ideal for banks, embankments, road verges, railway edges and uneven ground.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with ecologists, arborologists, tree officers, and environmental consultants to ensure all clearance work complies with ecological and arboricultural regulations. This includes avoiding nesting seasons, preserving protected species habitats, and following BS5837 tree guidelines.

Absolutely. We offer selective shrub clearing to remove only unwanted vegetation while preserving healthy plants, trees and habitats. This is ideal for gardens, estates, woodlands and environmentally sensitive sites where full clearance is not required.

Yes. Using diggers, stump grinders and specialised attachments, we can remove tree stumps, root systems and subsoil obstructions to create a clean, level surface ready for building or landscaping.

We carry out everything from small garden clearances to large commercial or agricultural sites, including developments, utility corridors, highway verges, farmland, estates and industrial areas. Our fleet, including mulchers and diggers, enables us to work efficiently on all scales.

Mechanical mulching is often faster, cleaner and more cost-effective than manual clearing. It reduces labour time, recycles material on-site, limits waste removal, and causes much less disturbance to the soil. The Green Climber also allows safe access to steep or dangerous areas.

Costs vary depending on site size, access, terrain, vegetation density and the machinery required (such as diggers or the Green Climber). We provide free site assessments and no-obligation quotes so you get an accurate price before work begins.

Yes - most groundwork clearance, including mulching and digger work, can be completed year-round. The Green Climber is especially effective in wet or slippery conditions thanks to its safe remote-control operation and excellent traction.