If you've got overgrown land, a lot that needs clearing before you build, or property that's gotten away from you, BCF Earthworks can handle it. We provide land clearing services in Owensboro, KY and across Daviess County — trees, brush, stumps, debris, all of it. We haul everything off and leave the ground ready for whatever comes next.

Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call 270-316-4658.

What Land Clearing Actually Involves

Land clearing is exactly what it sounds like — getting everything off the ground that doesn't belong there. That means trees, stumps, brush, vines, overgrowth, and debris. Depending on the site, it can also mean pulling old fence posts, removing rotted structures, or cleaning up years of accumulation.

We run a skid steer and mini excavator for most clearing work. The skid steer handles brush and smaller trees fast. The excavator goes after larger trees and stumps where you need real pulling power. For fields with heavy vegetation, we bring in a bush hog to knock it down first.

Everything we clear gets hauled off the property. You don't end up with a pile on the edge of your lot — the land is clean when we leave.

Common Reasons People Call for Land Clearing

Most jobs fall into a few categories:

• Building a home, barn, shop, or outbuilding. You've got the land. Now you need it clear and prepped before construction starts. We clear the footprint and the surrounding area so the build crew has room to work.
• Overgrown fields and neglected property. Land that hasn't been touched in years gets thick fast — especially in Western Kentucky. Trees take root, brush piles up, and what used to be a manageable field turns into a wall of vegetation. We clear it back down to workable ground.
• Pre-sale cleanup. If you're selling property and it looks rough, clearing it up makes a real difference in what buyers see.
• Clearing for drainage or access. Sometimes you need a path cut through, a drainage channel cleared, or a section of land opened up without disturbing the rest. We work to whatever scope you need.

After the land is cleared, many customers move straight into excavation and grading — leveling the ground, building drainage, or prepping a pad. We handle both, so you're not coordinating two separate contractors.

Land Clearing and Grading — When You Need Both

A lot of sites need clearing first, then grading. Clear the trees and brush, then shape the ground for a driveway, building pad, or proper drainage.

If that's where your project is headed, we can run both phases back to back. Once the land is clear, we bring in the equipment for site grading — leveling, sloping for drainage, spreading fill if needed. Keeping one crew on the job from start to finish cuts down on scheduling gaps and miscommunication.

Tell us what the end goal is when you call. We'll let you know what order makes sense and what it'll take to get there.

What Affects the Cost of Land Clearing

People searching for tree clearing cost or clearing land cost usually want a number. Here's the honest answer: we don't quote from a price list, because no two jobs are the same.

What affects the cost:

• Acreage. More ground to cover means more time and equipment hours.
• Density of vegetation. A field with scattered scrub clears faster than one packed with mature trees and thick brush.
• Tree size. Larger trees take more time to fell, process, and haul.
• Stumps. Grinding or extracting stumps is additional work depending on size and count.
• Terrain. Slopes, wet ground, and tight access all affect how fast equipment can move.
• Debris haul-off. Everything gets hauled off — but volume affects the time and trips required.

The only way to get an accurate number is to look at the property. Call 270-316-4658, describe what you've got, and we'll set up a time to come out. The estimate is free, and we give you a straight answer — not a range that shifts when the crew shows up.

What to Expect When You Call

It's straightforward. Call or text 270-316-4658. Tell us:

• What you're trying to clear (trees, brush, full lot, section of field)
• The approximate size
• Where the property is located

We'll come out, look at the site, and give you a free estimate. No pressure, no obligation. If the price works, we schedule the job. The quote we give is the price you pay — no hidden fees added after the work starts.

We serve Owensboro, Henderson, Lewisport, Utica, and the surrounding counties across Western Kentucky. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just call and ask.

Equipment BCF Earthworks Uses for Land Clearing

• Skid steer — Fast and maneuverable. Good for brush, small trees, and working in tighter spaces without tearing up surrounding ground.
• Mini excavator — More power for larger trees, stump extraction, and material loading. Better reach and digging force where you need it.
• Bush hog — For fields with heavy overgrowth, we knock the vegetation down first before clearing. Makes the rest of the work go faster and cleaner.

We own our equipment. We're not renting by the day and passing that cost along.