What are the Advantages of Clearing Overgrown Land?

Land in Central Florida is a valuable asset, but unmaintained properties can quickly become overgrown with vegetation. Overgrown land is a problem many property owners face. It not only limits you’re ability to make good use of the land, but it can also diminish its value as well.  The ongoing property maintenance required to prevent overgrown land is a lot of work. Without a clear land management strategy, it’s easy for your property to fall into a state of disarray. 

If you have property that is overgrown with vegetation, all hope isn’t lost. Investing in land clearing services from a qualified outdoor services company can improve the value, beauty. and usability of your property. Interested to learn more about land clearing services? Read on to learn all about the advantages of clearing overgrown land and the services offered by CFB Outdoors.

Advantages Of Clearing Overgrown Land

Overgrown land can have negative financial, safety, and environmental impacts. On the other hand, clear, well-maintained land is more functional, better looking, and generally higher in value. If you have overgrown land, here is a quick list of reasons why you should hire someone to clear it:

  • Land Usability
    There isn’t much you can do with a piece of land that’s covered with brush and vegetation, but clearing the property opens up dozens of opportunities. Land clearing is a pre-requisite for residential and commercial development. Even if you’d like to use the property for recreation, eliminating brush and trees is likely the right first step.
  • Improved Aesthetics 
    Overgrown land isn’t attractive, and if your property is in the middle of a  community, it can be considered quite an eyesore. Depending on where you live, owning overgrown land might even violate local codes or ordinances. Clearing the land will not only improve the appearance of the property, but it can also benefit the entire neighborhood. Do your neighbors a favor, and hire someone to clear the property.
  • Land Safety
    Thick vegetation can actually be a fire hazard. If something nearby were to catch-fire, dead trees and brush could cause it to spread fairly quickly, which could lead to property damage, injury, or death. Clear land is safe land.
  • Better Soil Quality And Plant Health
    Thick brush and vegetation create ideal environment for weed growth, which can result in soil erosion. It can also prevent more desirable plants from getting the sunlight, water, and nutrients they need to grow healthy. Condensed vegetation also enables the spread of deadly plant disease and fungal infections, which can further inhibit healthy plant growth. Clearing land improves soil quality and also allows trees and plants to thrive.
  • Pest And Disease Prevention
    Dense brush can harbor wood-eating insects and other pests. If there is a home or a building situated on your overgrown property, these pests won’t hesitate to move indoors. Even if they don’t, they can still damage healthy trees and plants. Furthermore, vegetation can allow water to accumulate into puddles, which can create a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes and gnats. Snakes, bees, and mice can also make their homes in areas of thick brush and dead trees. Clearing the land keeps unwanted pests away from your property.
  • Higher Land Value
    Land can be highly valuable, especially in high-growth areas like Central Florida. If you’d like to sell your property, it might be more difficult if it’s overgrown with brush and vegetation. Cleared land is not only more appealing to buyers, but you can also help your land a higher sale price. 

What To Expect During The Land Clearing Process

When hiring a contractor to clear your land, you can expect the process to take anywhere from a single day to a week, or even longer depending on the size of the property. Before the project begins, your contractor will conduct a site visit and assessment of your property to develop a plan and provide an estimate.

Once the work begins, your contractor will use heavy machines and vehicles including excavators, front-end loaders, bucket trucks, and mulchers to eliminate the brush and also remove any trees and stumps. The process can be a bit noisy, so it’s a good idea to give your neighbors a heads-up ahead of time.

Once all of the unwanted vegetation and debris is cleared, the land might need to be graded if you plan to build a home or business. Grading is the process of leveling the land so it can support development. If you’re planning to build, it’s important that your land clearing company work closely with your developers to ensure the land is properly graded for construction.

Once the land is cleared and graded, your contractor will walk you through the results and provide an overview of the work performed.

CFB Outdoors Can Clear Your Overgrown Land

CFB Outdoors can take your overgrown land and transform it into a clean, beautiful property that can be used any way you’d like. We help clients clear land to develop homes, create recreational opportunities, or prepare it for the market. We specialize in the clearing of small to medium-sized properties around Central Florida. Here are a few benefits to choosing CFB Outdoors to clear your land:

  • Customer Service – We are a service-oriented company that prioritizes customer satisfaction above all else. We communicate, we’re trustworthy, and we’re easy to do business with. You won’t regret your decision to work with us.
  • Quality Results – We’ve been in the land clearing business for a long time. Many of our employees have been with the company for decades. If you’re looking for someone to trust to get the job done right, we have the skills, expertise, and track record. 
  • We Own Our Equipment – Because we own all of our own machines, tools, and equipment, we can get the job done on your schedule. We’re not dependent on rentals or any other company to complete our projects.
  • Central Florida Born And Raised – We’re from DeLand, Florida, and we’ve worked in and around Volusia County for decades. We know the area and we know the land, so we know how to get the job done. We even have multiple contracts with Volusia County.

Looking for the very best Central Florida outdoor services company to transform your land? Get in touch with the team at CFB Outdoors today. We’re the best in the business and would be happy to assist you with your outdoor project today.