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Huntsville Land Clearing Co. takes land clearing requests from Owens Cross Roads, a town southeast of Huntsville near Hampton Cove, reached off US-431. Describe the parcel and your plans, and a local land clearing contractor will call you back.
Steep ground and rock
The land here sits at the edge of the Appalachian foothills, with ridges, wooded hollows and limestone near the surface. Steeper lots can limit which machines are safe to use and may need more hand work. Clearing a slope bare invites gullies in red clay, so consider leaving tree cover where it is not needed and installing erosion controls before rain.
Ask contractors how they will handle rock outcrops and whether stumps on a slope should be ground rather than pulled.
Town and county questions
Owens Cross Roads is an incorporated town, but nearby parcels may sit in unincorporated Madison County. Check with the town or the county about which one reviews your property and any burn rules. Larger disturbed areas, generally an acre or more, typically need ADEM stormwater coverage. For a new house, pair site preparation with a careful clearing limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is my lot too steep to clear?
Not necessarily, but steep ground can change the method and price. Photos showing the slope help a contractor judge it.
Related services
Site Preparation
Clearing, rough grading and erosion control to hand a buildable pad to your builder.
Selective Clearing
Remove the undergrowth and weak trees while keeping healthy hardwoods.
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