Property Clearing & Yard Expansions
At Schrauf’s, we help transform overgrown, unusable land into functional, open space ready for your next project. From brush and stumps to rocks and trees, we handle it all—safely, efficiently, and with options that work for your property.
Brush Clearing
Most projects start with overgrown brush, saplings, and tangled growth taking over valuable space.
We remove brush at the roots—not just cut it at ground level—so it won’t grow back next season. Once cleared, you choose the next step:
Haul Away – We load, remove, and dispose of all brush.
Pile Up – We stack brush for you to burn later or chip it for natural mulch and wood chips on your property.
For smaller areas or ongoing maintenance, some homeowners choose to handle brush clearing themselves using our Dump Trailer, Leaf Blower, and/or LogOX rental tools for hauling, cleanup, and material handling.
Stump Removal
Fallen trees are only part of the story—stumps can make the land unusable. Leaving stumps behind can cause settling, soft spots, and obstacles for seeding, building, or driving equipment.
Our stump removal includes:
Complete Extraction – We remove the stump and root ball, backfill the hole, and level the area.
Haul Away – We remove stumps and roots completely from your property.
Pile Up – We stack stumps and root balls for burning later.
For smaller stumps or light root removal, we offer Mini Excavator rentals for homeowners comfortable handling their own removal projects.
Rough Grading & Yard Shaping
After removing brush, trees, stumps, and rocks, your land needs to be reshaped.
We knock down high spots and use that material to fill low areas, smoothing and leveling the space to make it ready for lawns, driveways, parking areas, or future construction projects.
If you’re planning to handle light grading or material spreading yourself, we offer Mini Excavator and Dump Trailer rentals to help you move and shape material efficiently.
Note: This is rough grading to establish usable space. For precise finish grading, such as laser-level lawns or patio base prep, we can recommend trusted local landscaping specialists.
Selective Tree Removal
Once brush is cleared, we can safely remove unwanted trees.
Trees are felled in controlled directions to protect nearby structures, fences, and remaining trees. Afterward, you can choose:
Haul Away – We remove all limbs, brush, and trunks.
Pile Up – Stack limbs and tops for burning later or chip them for mulch and wood chips.
After tree removal, many homeowners also choose to rent our Log Splitter, LogOX, and/or Mingo Firewood Marker to process and organize firewood themselves on-site.
Rock Removal
New England properties often hide rocks just below the surface. We safely remove extractable boulders and fieldstones—no ledge blasting or bedrock removal. We coordinate with Dig Safe before digging to mark underground utilities.
Options after extraction:
Complete Extraction – Backfill and level the area, leaving it like it was never there.
Pile Up – Stack rocks and boulders for repurposing into rock walls, retaining walls, fire pits, and other landscaping projects.
For smaller rock relocation or landscape projects, a Mini Excavator rental can be a practical option for homeowners looking to handle individual stones and surface boulders themselves.
Request a Site Visit
Ready to reclaim your property? Schedule a site visit with our team to assess your land and discuss the best clearing and expansion solutions for your project.
Prefer to Handle Part of the Project Yourself?
We also offer homeowner-friendly equipment rentals for property clearing, cleanup, and yard expansion projects.