Mequon, Wisconsin
Land Clearing in Mequon, WI
Clear trees, brush, and overgrowth to prep Mequon lots for building, additions, or new landscaping.
Why Mequon homeowners call us for land clearing
Whether you are prepping a Mequon building site, opening up a back lot that has gone to buckthorn and scrub, or making room for a garage, pool, or fence line, we clear it and haul it out. We walk the property with you first to mark what stays: specimen trees worth keeping, property pins, drainage, and anything a future contractor will need access to. Then we clear in stages so the site stays workable rather than turning into one giant debris pile.
Land clearing is priced per project based on acreage, tree density, stump handling, and haul distance. Every Mequon job starts with a free on-site estimate, and the price we write down is the price you pay.
What is included with land clearing in Mequon
- Selective clearing that protects the trees worth keeping
- Brush, buckthorn, and invasive scrub removal
- Fence line and property line clearing
- Building pad, addition, and pool site prep
- Stump grinding or full stump removal as needed
- Complete debris haul-away and site cleanup
Land Clearing hours and pricing in Mequon
Here is what Mequon homeowners can expect before they call: when our crew is reachable, what this service typically costs, and where to read our Google reviews.
Service hours
- Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Storm damage and hazard calls in Mequon are answered for same-day response. Leave a message outside office hours and we return calls the next business morning.
Land Clearing price range
$500 to $1,500 for light brush, more per acre when wooded
Land clearing is priced per project based on acreage, tree density, stump handling, and haul distance.
Estimates are free and on site. The written number is the number you pay, with no add-ons after the work starts.
Find us on Google
Down Rite Tree Service is rated 4.8 stars across 44 Google reviews and is based at 2609 S 50th St, Milwaukee, WI 53219, United States, serving Mequon and the rest of Greater Milwaukee.
Land Clearing across Mequon
Mequon properties are big, and the trees match. Acre-plus lots, long tree-lined drives, and wooded back sections mean large-diameter oaks, maples, and pines that need a technical approach rather than a quick drop. We plan staging and access first, protect the lawn and drive with matting, and handle everything from a single hazard tree to selective clearing across several acres.
Areas we cover
- • Mequon Road corridor
- • River Hills border area
- • Thiensville border
- • Highland Road area
- • Donges Bay area
- • Country Club area
Trees we work on here
- • White, red & bur oak
- • Sugar & silver maple
- • Eastern white pine
- • Green ash (EAB-affected)
- • American beech
- • Black walnut
Local issues to watch
- • Large-diameter removals on acreage
- • Oak wilt spreading through root grafts
- • EAB decline in mature ash windrows
- • Deadwood over long private drives
- • Buckthorn and scrub in wooded back lots
Permits and ordinances
The City of Mequon manages right-of-way trees, and some parcels carry conservancy or shoreland considerations. Private-yard work generally moves ahead without a permit, and we review your lot before scheduling.
"Professional, on time, and thorough. The crew took down a huge tree without touching anything around it and cleaned everything up."
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Land Clearing in Mequon: FAQ
Straight answers to what Mequon homeowners ask us most.
It is quoted per project. The drivers are lot size, how dense the tree and brush cover is, whether stumps come out or get ground, and how much material we haul. We walk the site and give you a fixed number.
It depends on the municipality, the acreage, and whether wetlands, shoreland, or protected right-of-way trees are involved. We flag anything that looks like it needs approval before work begins.
Yes, and we recommend it. Mature shade trees add real value. We walk the lot with you and flag keepers before a single cut.
Chipped and hauled by default. If you want chips retained for trails or beds, or logs cut to firewood length, we can do that on site.
A small residential lot is often one to two days. Larger or heavily wooded parcels can run a week or more. We give you a schedule with the estimate.
Book land clearing in Mequon
Free estimate, fixed pricing, fully insured crew, and a clean site when we leave.
(414) 629-9648