I have a question about having a lot cleared for building a new home. Purchased a 3ac wooded lot and just starting the process for building a home on the property. Just finalized a builder and he is coming out to look at the property on Monday so I will pose this question to him at that point but wanted opinions from people on here.
The property is wooded with mostly mature white oaks with a few large maples thrown in. They are mostly straight and large (I have not have not measure but they look to be 20-30in or more in diameter) I cringe at the thought of just cutting down and burning these oaks. They are so large I am not sure that would even be an option when clearing the lot. What would you do with these trees?
Ideally I would like to have a logging company come in and cut the trees to clear the property prior to excavating. It isnt going to be a huge amount that would need to come down so maybe wouldnt be worth it for the company that is coming out. Probably an acre with what I estimate 15-20 large trees. One barrier I see is the front of the property has a steep bank approx 6 ft high that makes it a little difficult to get into the woods. A road will have to be cut through the bank to get back in the woods. Not sure a logger will want to do that for a small job. Also I would like to have the wood milled for finishing the basement when I do that down the road. Either onsite by a portable mill or at a mill and then delivered back. Myself and the neighbor would cut the tops for firewood. Thanks for any opinions!
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The property is wooded with mostly mature white oaks with a few large maples thrown in. They are mostly straight and large (I have not have not measure but they look to be 20-30in or more in diameter) I cringe at the thought of just cutting down and burning these oaks. They are so large I am not sure that would even be an option when clearing the lot. What would you do with these trees?
Ideally I would like to have a logging company come in and cut the trees to clear the property prior to excavating. It isnt going to be a huge amount that would need to come down so maybe wouldnt be worth it for the company that is coming out. Probably an acre with what I estimate 15-20 large trees. One barrier I see is the front of the property has a steep bank approx 6 ft high that makes it a little difficult to get into the woods. A road will have to be cut through the bank to get back in the woods. Not sure a logger will want to do that for a small job. Also I would like to have the wood milled for finishing the basement when I do that down the road. Either onsite by a portable mill or at a mill and then delivered back. Myself and the neighbor would cut the tops for firewood. Thanks for any opinions!
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