Are you thinking about hiring a land-clearing company for your property, but you aren't sure what questions you should ask ahead of time? Clearing land is a big project that requires specialized equipment and expertise, so you want to make sure you choose the right land-clearing company for the job. Asking the right questions upfront will help you evaluate different companies and find one that meets your needs.

1. What Equipment Do You Use?

One of the most important things to ask a potential land-clearing company is what equipment they use. In our experience, clearing land requires heavy machinery like bulldozers, excavators, brush mulchers, and forestry mowers. Also, ask what size equipment they use since larger equipment can indicate the ability to take on bigger land-clearing jobs.

2. Do You Have Experience With Similar Projects?

You'll want to find out details about the land-clearing company's experience with projects similar to yours. Ask how long they've been in business performing land-clearing work specifically. Find out if they have experience clearing the type of terrain you have. Also, ask if they have done projects of the same size as your land. Significant experience with similar land-clearing work gives you confidence that they can achieve the results you want.

3. Who Will Be Working on My Project?

It's not just the land-clearing company that matters; you also need to know who the actual land-clearing operators will be. Ask whether the company has in-house employees for land clearing or if they use subcontractors. If they use subcontractors, ask how long they've worked with them and what screening process they used to hire them. Also, find out what type of training the land-clearing equipment operators have. You want to verify that they have the skills to provide safe and quality work on your property-clearing project.

According to Tree Service Search, a combined group of 141,796 tree trimming and removal services had more than 200,000 employees. Choosing the right land-clearing company takes research, but asking these key questions will get you the information you need. Carefully evaluating multiple companies against these criteria will give you confidence that you're picking the right land-clearing partner for your important land-clearing project. Call Virginia Tree Specialist to obtain an estimate today.