Land Clearing
Land Clearing and Lot Clearing in Shirley and Suffolk County
Free on-site estimate with a written scope and timeline
What We Do
Land Clearing, Done Properly
At The Top Tree Service Corp clears land across Suffolk County: building lots for contractors, overgrown back acres for homeowners, fence lines, pool and addition footprints, and the strip along the road the town wants cut back. We take out the trees, grind or pull the stumps, clear the brush, and haul it all, so what's left is ground you can build on or seed.



How It Works
- Site walk with you (or the builder) and a written scope: what goes, what stays, what happens to the material, when.
- Permits: clearing limits apply in parts of Brookhaven Town and the Central Pine Barrens, and wetlands setbacks apply near the bays and creeks. We'll flag it; the permit is the owner's, and we don't clear past what's approved.
- Trees down, stumps ground or pulled, brush chipped. Material hauled, chipped on site for mulch, or logs stacked for firewood if you want them.
- Rough grade raked clean. Topsoil and seed on request.
What we clear
Equipment
Vermeer BC1800XL chipper, three Vermeer 925TX mini skid steers, International log loader and chip truck, Vermeer SC1052 stump grinder and a 75-foot bucket truck, all our own. Big enough for a lot, small enough to get through a gate.
Why At The Top Tree Service
Thirty years of tree work, fully licensed and insured, and permitted to work anywhere in Suffolk County. We own the machines, so a clearing job isn't waiting on a rental yard. Call (516) 315-5716 for a free on-site estimate.
Common Questions
Do I need a permit to clear my lot?
Often yes in Brookhaven Town and the Central Pine Barrens, where clearing limits and wetland setbacks apply. We know the rules, we're permitted county-wide, and we'll tell you what your lot needs before we start.
Can you clear just part of a lot?
Yes. Selective clearing, keeping the trees you want and taking the rest, is most of what we do for pools, additions and new builds.
What's left when you're done?
A rough-graded, raked lot with the stumps ground or pulled, ready for the builder or the landscaper. Topsoil and seed if you want it.
Get a Land Clearing Estimate
Call (516) 315-5716 or send the form; we will call you back with a time.
Where we do this
Related Services
Tree Removal
Dead, leaning or too-close trees taken down in sections, with full cleanup and the stump ground if you want it. Learn more →
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Roof, wire and driveway clearance, deadwood out, shape kept; done so the tree stays healthy. Learn more →
Stump Grinding
Stumps and surface roots ground below grade so the spot can be seeded or planted. Learn more →
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