Preparing Your Land for Success
Land Clearing and Site Preparation in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties
Clearing the way for your next big project.
At Dirterra, we specialize in professional land clearing and site preparation services designed to lay a strong foundation for your project. Whether you're developing a residential lot, preparing a commercial site, or managing drainage and water issues, we have the experience, equipment, and attention to detail needed to ensure your project starts right. Our commitment to quality workmanship and responsive service means you’ll have a partner who sees your vision clearly — and clears the path to make it a reality.
Our Lot Clearing and Site Prep Services Include:
≫ Residential and Commercial Site Development
Dirterra partners with builders, developers, and property owners to deliver complete site development solutions. From initial clearing and rough grading to utility trenching, stormwater management, and final site preparation, we handle the critical groundwork that sets projects up for success. Our experience working with engineers, permitting agencies, and project managers ensures your timeline stays on track and your site is ready for construction.
≫ Land Clearing and Brush Mowing
At Dirterra, land clearing and brush mowing aren’t just about removing vegetation — they’re about unlocking the full potential of your property. Whether you’re preparing a site for new construction, reclaiming an overgrown yard, or cleaning up storm damage, our experienced team is ready to help. We specialize in clearing invasive plants like Himalayan blackberries, improving access, enhancing property value, and creating usable space. With a fleet of low-impact, tracked machines, we work efficiently and carefully across hillsides, ditches, and sensitive areas — making the first step of your project a seamless one.
≫ Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
At Dirterra, we offer expert tree removal, stump grinding, and full stump extraction across Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. Whether you're clearing for development, improving views, or managing safety risks, we handle jobs of all sizes with precision and minimal site impact. Need help after a storm? We provide fast, professional storm clean-up to remove fallen trees and debris. From selective clearing to full site prep, we tailor our services to fit your project and your property.
≫ Drainage Correction & Water Management
In Western Washington, heavy rains can quickly turn a project site into a muddy mess or cause long-term damage if water isn’t properly controlled. As part of our land clearing and site prep services, Dirterra Excavation provides site-specific drainage solutions to manage runoff, prevent erosion, and protect your property from costly water issues. Whether you're dealing with soggy lawns, standing water, or city permitting requirements, we design practical systems to move water safely and efficiently.
Our services include:
French Drains & Infiltration Trenches: Subsurface piping or rock-filled trenches to capture and disperse water.
Storm Drains & Catch Basins: Essential for hardscaped areas like driveways and parking lots.
Sump Pits & Drywells: Ideal for collecting and relocating water from stubborn wet spots or high groundwater areas.
≫ Forestry Mulching
Forestry mulching is an efficient way to clear dense vegetation, underbrush, and invasive species while minimizing soil disturbance. Using specialized mulching attachments on our compact, low-ground-pressure equipment, we can reclaim overgrown areas quickly and sustainably — perfect for firewise clearing, view improvements, trail creation, or property development.
Whether you're managing rural acreage, improving access, or preparing a building site, forestry mulching offers a fast, eco-friendly solution compared to traditional clearing methods. We serve Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties with professional land management you can trust.
