Professional lot clearing for homes and businesses in Melvin and surrounding Illinois communities.
Lot clearing in Melvin for new construction, ag conversion, view corridors, or fire mitigation. B. Haney and Sons Arborists works fast and efficiently with the right equipment for the scale. We handle felling, chipping, hauling, and grading — leaving you a clean, build-ready site at a fair per-acre price.
Melvin homeowners and businesses count on careful, professional lot clearing to protect their properties and their tree investments. Serving a village of 418 across Illinois, B. Haney and Sons Arborists brings the experience, equipment, and crew capacity to handle lot clearing projects of any scale. We begin every job with an honest evaluation, walk the property with you, and provide a clear written estimate before any cuts are made.
Our lot clearing crews in Melvin, IL are ISA-trained, fully insured, and equipped with bucket trucks, climbing gear, chippers, and stump grinders sized for the job. From the initial assessment through final cleanup, we maintain open communication and hold ourselves to ANSI A300 and Z133 industry standards. That is how B. Haney and Sons Arborists has earned the trust of property owners across Illinois.
A clear, professional approach to lot clearing — tailored to your Melvin property.
Our Melvin crew leader surveys the entire site — boundaries, density, hazards, access points, slope, drainage. Per-acre pricing depends on these factors, and we provide a detailed written quote.
We bring track loaders, brush mulchers, chippers, dump trucks, and chainsaw crews — sized to your project. Larger sites get heavier equipment and more crew.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists clears lots in Melvin, IL efficiently with a planned sequence. Trees down first, brush mulched or chipped, debris hauled or processed on-site per the project scope.
Our Melvin crew finishes lot clearing with grading work, debris removal, and a final walkthrough to confirm the site meets your expectations for the next phase of work.
Have questions about lot clearing in Melvin, IL? Start here.
Lot clearing in Melvin is typically priced per acre, ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 per acre depending on tree density, terrain, access, and what is included (mulching on-site versus chipping and hauling, stump grinding versus leaving stumps). B. Haney and Sons Arborists surveys each lot before quoting and provides detailed per-acre pricing in writing.
Yes. B. Haney and Sons Arborists regularly prepares cleared lots in Melvin, IL for new construction — full tree and stump removal, debris hauling, rough grading, and erosion control. We coordinate with your builder schedule and deliver a build-ready site at the timing your construction crew needs.
Options in Melvin include on-site mulching (brush ground into wood chips and spread), chipping into trucks for haul-away, sale of merchantable timber if quantities justify it, or leaving processed material for the customer. B. Haney and Sons Arborists discusses options during the survey and prices each scenario differently. The right approach depends on your end use for the lot.
Per your scope. B. Haney and Sons Arborists can grind stumps as part of Melvin lot clearing, fully extract stumps for construction footprints, or leave stumps in place for situations where they will be left to decompose naturally. Pricing varies significantly by approach — full stump removal is the most expensive option, leaving stumps the least expensive.
Our reputation is built on results. Here is what our customers have to say.
"Excellent tree service. Got three quotes for a large oak removal — these guys were not the cheapest but their estimate was the most detailed and honest. The crew was punctual, careful with our landscaping, and left the site cleaner than they found it. Highly recommend."
"Called for emergency tree service after a big limb came down on our shed. Crew was here within three hours, removed the limb, cleaned up all the debris, and did not even charge us extra for the after-hours call. That is integrity right there."
"These arborists actually understand trees — they did not just hack at branches. They explained which cuts would help the tree heal and which would damage it. Our maples look better than they have in years. Will definitely use again next pruning season."