Landscaping

Land Clearing & Stump Removal in Orange County, NY

Brush, stumps, and overgrowth cleared and hauled away, leaving usable ground behind.

Overgrown field after brush-hog land clearing by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Compact excavator clearing brush on a hillside, land clearing by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Cleared slope above an old fieldstone wall after brush removal by Krafft's in Orange County, NY

Overgrown field before land clearing, Orange County, NY

Getting your property back

A lot of Orange County properties have areas that have quietly gone unusable: a back corner taken over by brush, an overgrown bed that swallowed a foundation planting twenty years ago, stumps left behind by someone who took the tree and not the rest.

Clearing it is usually the first step in whatever comes next, whether that’s lawn, a patio, or just having the yard back.

What we handle

Brush and overgrowth removal
Stump grinding and removal
Bush and shrub removal, including the ones that outgrew their spot
Groundcover removal: invasive spread that’s taken over a bed
Debris haul-away, included
Grading and restoration: topsoil, fertilizer, and seed if you want the cleared area to become lawn

Often step one of a bigger project

Clearing is frequently the opening move on a full property refresh. Since we also handle the grading, landscaping, and hardscaping that follows, the site prep gets done with the finished result already in mind, rather than clearing it one way and having to redo the grade when the next contractor shows up.

Request a free quote

Tell us about the project. We'll be in touch to set up a time to look at it.

Land Clearing questions we get

Do you haul everything away?

Yes. Haul-away is part of the job, not an add-on. Leaving a brush pile behind isn't finishing the work.

Can you remove stumps without tearing up the whole yard?

Usually. Grinding is less disruptive than full extraction and works for most residential situations. Where a stump sits in the footprint of something we're about to build, full removal is often the right call.

Do I need a permit to clear land in Orange County?

For routine brush and overgrowth removal on a residential lot, generally no. Larger clearing, work near wetlands, or anything touching a regulated buffer can trigger requirements that vary by town. We'll flag it if your project looks like one of those.

What happens to the ground after clearing?

That depends what you want it to be. Cleared ground can be graded and seeded into lawn, prepped for a build, or left as is. Worth deciding before we start, because the finish work is easier to do while equipment is already on site.

What our customers say

"We just had work done by Krafft's Lawn and Landscape. It was a fairly big job, and we were thrilled with the results. When we called, Ryan came out within 24 hours and did a thorough inspection of the site. He listened intently to what we wanted to do and actually heard us. He then gave us a quote for exactly what we needed, at a very fair price. The work they did was thorough and exact, and when they were done, the clean-up was the best we've ever had. They treated our yard like it was their own. Overall, a perfect job, a fair price, with responsive and honest people. They'll be our first choice when we need more work done."
Susan Beal · Google

"What a great experience all around!! We had a ~100 ft run of not-so-easy-to-replace fence to replace, rocky space, thru a tree, and dodging limby shrubs, with elevation change. They took care of the permitting for us! and they did a super clean demo and haul away. Setting the new fencing was truly impressive to watch, they took great pains to make sure each section was square, plumb, and level. Really nice work! We love it! We will never hesitate to work with Ryan & Co. again!! Highly recommended!"
John Quackenbush · Google

"Ryan and the Krafft team did structural and landscaping work for us to mitigate leaking into our basement from torrential rains. The foundation, yard, and sidewalk work they did was top-notch. Bottom line: great work, great price, and great people. They are trustworthy and I'll work with them again for our next project."
J. Ken Wickiser · Google