Midwest Leaders in Large-Scale Land Clearing
Clearing the Way for Progress
When your project depends on efficient, large-scale land clearing, you need a partner with the workforce, equipment, and experience to handle any terrain.
Homer Tree Service is one of the Midwest’s most capable land clearing companies, delivering safe, high-volume clearing solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, and municipal projects.
With over 160 pieces of specialized land clearing equipment, 500+ combined years of industry expertise, and thousands of acres completed, our team works safely and efficiently, 365 days a year.
From dense forests and steep grades to wetlands, riverbanks, and rocky terrain, we clear sites quickly, responsibly, and according to your schedule.
Why Choose Homer Tree Service?
- 160+ Units of Specialized Equipment for all terrains and project scales
- Highly Trained Operators with decades of combined field experience
- Ability to Clear Thousands of Acres for commercial and industrial development
- Certified, Safety-Focused Crews trained for high-risk environments
- Reliable Scheduling & Coordination with contractors, engineers, and municipalities
- Full-Service Capabilities from grubbing and stump removal to right-of-way clearing
No matter the terrain, climate, or project demands, we get the job done safely, efficiently, and on time.
Our Land Clearing Services
We offer a full suite of services to prepare your site for the next phase, handling every aspect of vegetation removal with precision and power.
Clearing & Grubbing
Mass land clearing is often the first major step in a construction project, and the most critical. Whether your site includes steep ravines, glacial rock, dense brush, or uneven terrain, our crews and equipment are equipped to handle it.
We remove trees, roots, vegetation, and debris, leaving your site ready for grading and excavation.
Stump Grinding & Root Removal
Once trees are removed, our track-driven stump grinders access even the most challenging terrain to grind stumps and root masses to excavation depth.
This ensures the site is fully cleared and ready for heavy machinery and foundation work.
Brush Removal
Our clearing crews remove heavy brush, thickets, and undergrowth quickly and safely.
We process all material on-site or haul it away, depending on project needs, leaving clean, accessible land ready for the next phase.
Selective Tree Removal
Not every tree is removed in a clearing project.
When clients want to maintain specific trees, our certified arborists help identify which trees will remain healthy, structurally sound, and visually beneficial to your site’s final design.
Right-of-Way (ROW) Clearing
Our crews specialize in right-of-way clearing for:
- Gas & petroleum lines
- Water & sewer systems
- Electric transmission lines
- Fiber optic and telecom infrastructure
- Roadway and rail expansion
From narrow corridors to expansive utility paths, our all-terrain equipment completes ROW projects quickly, safely, and with minimal disruption.
Specialized Land Clearing Equipment
Homer Tree Service operates one of the largest and most diversified land clearing fleets in the Midwest, including:
- Hydro-Ax Mulchers: For fast vegetation removal
- Track-Driven Stumpers: for deep stump grinding
- Tree Skidders: For heavy extraction
- Cutters, Grapple Loaders & Excavators: For mass clearing
- Support Trucks and Transporters: For rapid mobilization
Our machines are meticulously maintained and deployed according to project size, terrain, and safety requirements.
Safety and Certification
Every clearing project is performed using strict safety standards and protocols. Our crews follow:
- ANSI Z133 safety practices
- OSHA requirements
- Site-specific safety plans
- Daily equipment inspections
- Hazard identification and mitigation procedures
We prioritize the protection of workers, contractors, property, and surrounding communities.
Land Clearing Projects
Our portfolio includes:
- Commercial development sites
- Industrial facilities
- Municipal expansion projects
- Utility right-of-way corridors
- Transportation and infrastructure projects
- Parks, campuses, and large institutional sites
Visit our project gallery to see real examples of our land clearing capabilities.
Areas We Serve
Homer Tree Service provides large-scale land clearing throughout:
Illinois • Northwest Indiana • Wisconsin • Select Midwestern regions
This map shows the core regions where our land clearing and right-of-way crews operate, with additional Midwest projects available based on scope.
Ready to Schedule Your Land Clearing Project?
Whether you’re preparing land for a commercial development, roadway, utility project, or industrial site, Homer Tree Service delivers the capacity and expertise to move your project forward.
