Block & land clearing in Cairns
Tree felling, root removal, excavation, chipping and mulching, planned and priced up front so your block is ready to build.
- Residential and development sites
- Tree felling and root removal
- Excavation and earthmoving
- Mulch spread or removed
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AQF Level 5Qualified consulting arborists
QAA memberQueensland Arboricultural Association
Own equipmentEWPs, grinders, chippers and trucks in-house
Fixed pricingThe price you’re given is the price you’ll pay
A detailed plan, a fixed price
Whether you’ve bought a block to build on, need space for a pool or shed, or are preparing a development site, we can clear it quickly and safely. Our arborists and machine operators assess the land, plan how each tree and area of vegetation will come out, and give you a detailed quote.
The price we give you is the price you pay, so you know exactly what to expect from the first tree to the final clean-up.
Because we’re arborists as well as a clearing crew, we can also tell you which trees are protected, prepare the preliminary tree assessment for your development application, and set up tree protection for any trees that have to stay.
Our clearing services
Tree felling
Trees of virtually any size removed, including in tight spaces other crews can’t reach.
Root removal
Large roots dug out so you have clear access above and below ground.
Excavation
Earthmoving to level the block, plus help with drainage and other groundwork.
Wood chipping
Branches and brush chipped on site to keep waste down.
Mulch spreading
Chips spread for erosion control and landscaping, or removed.
Clearing for every kind of site
We clear house blocks, pool and shed sites, rural acreage, commercial lots and development sites across Cairns, the southern suburbs and the Tablelands. No job is too big or too small.
On larger and environmentally sensitive sites, we can also provide ongoing vegetation management to keep regrowth and weeds under control after clearing.
- House blocks and pool sites
- Commercial and development land
- Rural acreage and firebreaks
Simple, start to finish
One team handles the quote, the paperwork and the work itself, so nothing falls between the gaps.
Call or send a quote request
Tell us what you need. Photos help us plan the visit.
Site visit and fixed price
A qualified arborist checks the tree, access and permits, then gives you a firm quote.
The work, done safely
Our crew arrives with the right equipment and completes the job to Australian Standards.
Clean-up
Green waste chipped and removed, and the site left tidy.
Block & Land Clearing near you
We provide block & land clearing across Cairns and Far North Queensland, from the northern beaches to Gordonvale, Port Douglas, Innisfail and the Tablelands. These are some of the areas we work in most often for this service.
Talk to an arborist
Call the office on (07) 4055 2516, or after hours for storm damage on 0447 925 135.
Block & Land Clearing questions
Do I need approval to clear my block?
Often, yes. Vegetation clearing rules depend on your council, the zoning and the type of vegetation. We can check, and prepare the arborist reports needed for approval.
How long does block clearing take?
A typical residential block takes one to a few days, depending on the amount of vegetation and the access. We’ll give you a timeframe with your quote.
Can you leave the mulch on site?
Yes. Chipped material can be spread for erosion control or landscaping, or we can remove it entirely.
Do you remove the roots as well?
Yes. We remove stumps and large roots so the block is ready for footings, slabs and services.
Related services
Stump Removal
Full extraction of stumps and major roots for building and landscaping projects.
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Preliminary Tree Assessments
Tree data that guides a development layout before design begins.
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Vegetation Management
Plans and works to control overgrowth, weeds and fuel loads across larger sites.
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