LOL, sure, go for it. But clearing 5 acres isn't like working on your back yard.
Don't forget your dump truck to get the debris to the dump. And there is an art to being an operator. Plucking tree stumps particularly.
Screw it, I'll burn it! Sure. Go for it. Burn 5 acres of debris. See how that works out for you.
And I'm not sure if OP needs the lot cleared and graded. But that's a different machine. (and skills)
By the way, the Department of Ecology will come to visit. They are going to want to make sure you are in conformance with the Storm Water Management Manual for Western Washington. (I'm sure we are all familiar with that, right?)
Speaking of which, do you have any required permits from the County?
And, you'll want to secure the property. (ditches and logs typically) Because semi-rural Snohomish County will have your average nutjob with a 4x4 bombing around because they think it's fun. All good until they get stuck or hurt. Then problems.
What? Insurance? License? Bonded? Why am I being sued? What do you mean there's an eagle nest on the next property over? Why does that matter? (oh sweet summer child...)
So, by yourself save some dollars and 5-acres should take... a couple of months? Assuming one guy doing everything full time? Assuming no break downs, no issues, and no surprises.
Or you pay an experienced crew and they are done in half the time. (or less)
120K is a lot, but that is professional land development for you.
Not saying there aren't people out there that do exactly this. That's where we see projects get started and sort of stop. And then hang out sort of half done for years.
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Reply to comment by Ma1eficent in Cost of Land Clearing by intrepidated
LOL, sure, go for it. But clearing 5 acres isn't like working on your back yard.
Don't forget your dump truck to get the debris to the dump. And there is an art to being an operator. Plucking tree stumps particularly.
Screw it, I'll burn it! Sure. Go for it. Burn 5 acres of debris. See how that works out for you.
And I'm not sure if OP needs the lot cleared and graded. But that's a different machine. (and skills)
By the way, the Department of Ecology will come to visit. They are going to want to make sure you are in conformance with the Storm Water Management Manual for Western Washington. (I'm sure we are all familiar with that, right?)
Speaking of which, do you have any required permits from the County?
And, you'll want to secure the property. (ditches and logs typically) Because semi-rural Snohomish County will have your average nutjob with a 4x4 bombing around because they think it's fun. All good until they get stuck or hurt. Then problems.
What? Insurance? License? Bonded? Why am I being sued? What do you mean there's an eagle nest on the next property over? Why does that matter? (oh sweet summer child...)
So, by yourself save some dollars and 5-acres should take... a couple of months? Assuming one guy doing everything full time? Assuming no break downs, no issues, and no surprises.
Or you pay an experienced crew and they are done in half the time. (or less)
120K is a lot, but that is professional land development for you.
Not saying there aren't people out there that do exactly this. That's where we see projects get started and sort of stop. And then hang out sort of half done for years.
Good times...