Lot Clearing & Teardowns in Grand Rapids, MI

Lot clearing and teardowns are both about making room. On wooded township lots, clearing removes brush, trees and stumps so a new home, barn or driveway can go in. On older city lots, a teardown removes a failing garage, shed, pool or house. Either way, the job ends with the ground graded and ready for what comes next.

Clearing wooded lots

Much of the land north and east of Grand Rapids is wooded; Alpine Township was even named for its abundance of pine. HomeGuide lists light clearing at $1,200 to $2,500 per acre, moderate at $2,500 to $4,500 and heavy at $4,500 to $8,000, with stump grinding and removal at $100 to $400 each. We clear only what the project needs and stockpile topsoil for later.

Clearing near water

In Kent County, any earth change within 500 feet of a lake or stream needs a soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. Wooded lots along rivers and lakes are often in that zone. We check the permit, install silt fence and stabilize bare soil.

Garage and outbuilding teardowns

Old detached garages and sheds are common teardowns in Grand Rapids neighborhoods. HomeAdvisor lists garage demolition at $4 to $10 per square foot and sheds at $250 to $3,000. We remove the structure, slab and footing, haul debris and leave a compacted pad if a new building is planned.

Houses and pools

Full house demolition needs utility disconnects, an asbestos check and a demolition permit. HomeAdvisor puts house demolition at $6,000 to $25,000 and foundation removal at $1,000 to $5,000. Old pools are broken out, filled with compacted material and graded so they do not become a sinkhole later.

Debris

Wood, concrete and metal are separated where possible for recycling. Debris removal is priced in the quote.