Lot Clearing
in Waltham, MA
Complete lot clearing, brush removal, and land preparation for construction, landscaping, and property improvement. Serving Waltham and the Merrimack Valley.
What Does Lot Clearing
Look Like in Waltham?
We serve all Waltham neighborhoods including Waltham Center, South Waltham, Warrendale, Cedarwood and surrounding areas.
Common Lot Clearing
Projects in Waltham
Residential lot clearing for new construction
Brush and undergrowth removal
Overgrown property clearing
Construction site preparation
Fence line and boundary clearing
Trail and path clearing
Our Work in
Waltham
Waltham keeps us solving problems. Last week: a 60-foot red oak removal in the Highlands between two houses with a 14-foot gap — full rigging, every branch lowered by rope, half the street blocked for the chipper. Two days in Warrendale grinding six stumps for a homeowner converting a wooded lot into usable yard. A conservation-permitted pine removal along the Charles River near the Lyman Estate where the tree was undermining the riverbank. Emergency call Friday night for a massive maple limb that came down on a car in Banks Square during a thunderstorm. And a pruning job on the Brandeis campus border where a dead oak was threatening a campus path. Five different neighborhoods, five different problems, one week.
How Much Does Lot Clearing
Cost in Waltham, MA?
Lot Clearing in Waltham, MA typically costs . McDonald Tree Service provides free estimates with guaranteed pricing — the estimate is the price you pay, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
| Lot Size | Condition | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter acre | Mostly brush | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Half acre | Mixed trees & brush | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Full acre+ | Dense tree cover | $8,000 – $15,000+ |
How It
Works
01
Call Us
Call (978) 375-2272 and tell us what you need. We’ll ask a few questions and schedule a time to come look at it. No phone tag, no automated menus.
02
Free Estimate
We come to your Waltham property, look at the job, and give you an honest price on the spot. No pressure, no follow-up sales calls. Just a number.
03
We Do the Work
We show up on time, do the job right, and clean up when we’re done. Your property looks better when we leave than when we arrived.
Waltham
Permits
Waltham requires permits for tree work within the public right-of-way. Contact the Waltham DPW for public shade tree issues. Work within 100 feet of the Charles River, Stony Brook, Chester Brook, or any wetland resource area requires Conservation Commission review. Waltham's Tree Warden oversees public tree management under MGL Chapter 87.
Permit rules change. Confirm with your municipality. We can help — call (978) 375-2272.
Waltham
on the Map
Why Us
30+
Years in Business
24/7
Emergency Response
Dense-lot specialists — Waltham's tight neighborhoods require rigging, precision, and zero-damage work
Experienced with Charles River corridor tree work and Conservation Commission permitting
Familiar with Waltham's diverse neighborhoods from Banks Square to the Highlands
30 minutes from our Billerica base — reliable response for scheduled work and emergencies
Lot Clearing in Waltham
Questions & Answers
How much does lot clearing cost?
Lot clearing costs depend on acreage, tree density, and what you need done. A small residential lot (quarter acre) with brush and small trees typically runs $1,500-$4,000. Larger lots with mature trees are $5,000-$15,000+. We give free estimates after walking the site.
What does lot clearing include?
We remove all trees, stumps, brush, and undergrowth down to bare soil. We can also grind stumps below grade if you're building. Debris is chipped on-site or hauled away. We leave the lot clean and ready for whatever comes next — construction, landscaping, or just an open yard.
Do I need a permit for lot clearing?
It depends on your town and the scope of work. Most Massachusetts towns require permits if you're clearing near wetlands, in a flood zone, or removing public shade trees. Some towns like Lexington have tree bylaws that apply to large-scale clearing. We handle the permit research and filing for every job.
What is the best time of year for lot clearing?
Late fall through early spring is ideal. The ground is firmer (especially after a freeze), there's less undergrowth to deal with, and you can see the full extent of what needs to come down without leaves in the way. But we clear lots year-round.
Ready to get
it done?
Call us for a free estimate on lot clearing in Waltham. We answer the phone, show up on time, and clean up when we leave.
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