What Professional Site Clearance Entails

Site clearance, or land clearance as it’s sometimes known, is quite rightly the first stage of any good building project. It is the process of clearing up any waste that has accumulated on a piece of land in preparation for construction. Even if there’s been no demolition of a past building, most land needs some work to remove any obstacles, hazards or mess that’s built up before the rest of the groundwork is done.

If you’re planning a construction project and there’s an existing structure in place already, you can often hire a company that will carry out both the demolition and the site clearance, which will not only make this stage cheaper, it will also speed up progress on-site.

So what are the various stages in the site clearance process?

What a Professional Site Clearance Company Does

First of all, a survey will be carried out which in broad terms will look at what materials need to be removed and state how that will be done. It will also outline how the waste will be disposed of and note anything the building contractors should be aware of, from the presence of asbestos to any rare plants or wildlife that might be on-site and how to deal with them.

It’s important to note that professionals in site clearance will have procedures in place and the equipment to deal with almost any scenario, from how trees will be removed to how metal, brickwork and other debris will be cleared. They’ll have had the right training in operating heavy machinery which will ensure minimal damage is done to the site itself and the safety of their operatives and anyone else in the vicinity.

Experts will also know and follow the correct paths for disposing of the materials and waste they clear. For environmental reasons, we no longer dump everything indiscriminately in landfill. The aim now is to recycle as much as possible. Good waste carriers can ensure that 90% or more of what they collect can be reused or recycled.

And that’s not just a noble aim. In fact, there are some legal requirements when it comes to the proper disposal of waste materials. The main one of these is that waste disposal carriers must be licensed, which gives you guarantees that your ‘rubbish’ will be taken to a waste processing or recycling centre. If you hire a cowboy who dumps your waste at the side of the road somewhere, it’s you who’ll pay the fine if it’s traced back to you.

Equally, properly licensed firms also remove and dispose safely and legally of any hazardous materials on your site, whether that’s paint, chemicals or asbestos.

Save Time, Money and Effort with Professional Help

If you want your project to start off on the right foot and site clearance to be carried out without a hitch, it’s best to hire a professional and experienced firm like M & L Stevens. With the right equipment and plant machinery, the job can be carried out swiftly and efficiently, avoiding delays to the project.

Our speedy service can also help keep you on good terms with your neighbours, as the job will be done considerately and with a minimum of disruption to the surrounding area. Call today for a free site survey or to discuss your project.