Bluffton · Hardeeville · Okatie · Beaufort
Clearing Lowcountry land
without clearing the wrong thing
Between the OCRM critical line, county buffers and protected grand trees, half the work on a Beaufort County parcel happens before a machine starts. We sort that out first, then clear what you are actually allowed to clear.
What we do
Wooded acreage, single lots, and everything between Okatie and the Broad River.
Land Clearing
Full removal of trees, stumps and undergrowth to leave a workable, buildable surface.
See detailsForestry Mulching
One machine grinds standing vegetation into a mulch layer on site. No burn pile, no hauling.
See detailsLot Clearing
Clearing a single residential lot to the building envelope, with the tree survey respected.
See detailsGrading & Site Prep
Cut, fill, pad building, drainage contours and driveway base after the wood is gone.
See detailsUnderbrushing
Selective removal of understory while the canopy and specimen oaks stay put.
See detailsStorm Debris Removal
Downed timber and blowdown cleared after a named storm or a hard summer squall.
See detailsWhy Lowcountry clearing is different
Land clearing in most of the country is a question of equipment and time. Here it is mostly a question of lines on a map.
A parcel in Bluffton or Okatie can carry a state critical-area line along the marsh, a county buffer inside that, protected trees scattered through the middle, and a stormwater requirement that kicks in the moment you disturb an acre. Clear across one of those lines and the fine is the small part — the stop-work order and the replanting order cost more.
Before we quote a job we walk the parcel, look at where the marsh, wetlands and drainage sit, and tell you plainly which parts are clearable, which parts need a permit first, and which parts are not coming down at all.
What that looks like in practice
- We identify likely critical-area and buffer boundaries before pricing.
- We flag trees that look like they meet protected or grand-tree size before cutting.
- We tell you when a land-disturbance or stormwater permit is going to be required.
- We work in the dry months where the ground demands it, and say so when it does.
Read the full guide to permits, buffers and critical lines →
Request a quote
Tell us the parcel and what you need done. We reply the same business day.
Where we work
Beaufort County and Jasper County, plus the growth corridor along 278 and 170.
What clearing costs around here
Ranges, not quotes — density and access move the number more than acreage does.
| Condition | Typical range per acre |
|---|---|
| Light underbrush, few trees | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Mixed pine and hardwood, moderate density | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Heavy woods, large hardwoods, stump removal | $6,000 – $12,000+ |
| Forestry mulching, light to moderate growth | $1,800 – $4,500 |
Wet ground, restricted access, haul-off instead of mulching, and buffer work all push the number up. See the full cost breakdown →