Your lot clearing specialists in Franklin, MI. Free assessments, certified arborists, and complete cleanup.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides comprehensive lot clearing services throughout Franklin, MI. We bring track loaders, chippers, brush mulchers, and chainsaw crews to handle whatever your site requires. From small overgrown lots to multi-acre clearing projects, our pricing is competitive per-acre rather than per-tree.
With a population of 3,163, Franklin is home to thousands of properties with mature trees that require professional care. Our lot clearing team in Franklin, MI combines local arborist knowledge with ISA-standard training to deliver results that protect your property and keep your trees healthy long-term. Every project begins with a thorough on-site assessment so we can recommend the right approach for your specific situation, tree species, and site conditions.
When you choose B. Haney and Sons Arborists for lot clearing in Franklin, you get a team that responds fast, communicates clearly, and treats your property with respect. We handle all the details — proper rigging, clean cuts, full debris cleanup, and a final walkthrough — so you can focus on the rest of your day.
From first call to final walkthrough, here is what to expect from B. Haney and Sons Arborists in Franklin, MI.
We walk the lot, measure the area, identify any trees or features to preserve, and assess access for heavy equipment. Pricing is per-acre based on density and conditions.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists mobilizes the right equipment fleet for each lot clearing in Franklin. We do not bring oversized machines that compact your soil unnecessarily, and we do not bring undersized equipment that wastes time.
Our Franklin crew works the lot systematically — felling trees, mulching brush, chipping wood, and progressively clearing the entire footprint. We handle large sites in days, not weeks.
We complete final grading, remove any remaining debris, and leave the lot ready for the next phase — construction, agricultural use, or whatever your plans require.
What Franklin property owners want to know about lot clearing — answered by our arborists.
Lot clearing in Franklin is typically priced per acre, ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 per acre depending on tree density, terrain, access, and what is included (mulching on-site versus chipping and hauling, stump grinding versus leaving stumps). B. Haney and Sons Arborists surveys each lot before quoting and provides detailed per-acre pricing in writing.
Options in Franklin include on-site mulching (brush ground into wood chips and spread), chipping into trucks for haul-away, sale of merchantable timber if quantities justify it, or leaving processed material for the customer. B. Haney and Sons Arborists discusses options during the survey and prices each scenario differently. The right approach depends on your end use for the lot.
Permit requirements in Franklin for lot clearing depend on the size of the area, the trees being removed (some species are protected), the proximity to wetlands or sensitive habitat, and your zoning. Many Michigan jurisdictions require erosion-control plans for clearing over a certain size. B. Haney and Sons Arborists helps Franklin clients navigate permitting before any equipment moves.
Heavy equipment can compact soil if used carelessly in Franklin, especially on saturated ground. B. Haney and Sons Arborists crews adapt equipment selection to soil conditions — lighter equipment on soft ground, larger machines only when soil supports them. We also avoid working through wet weeks when conditions favor compaction. Soil health is part of our scope.
See what customers across the country say about working with B. Haney and Sons Arborists.
"Good experience overall with B. Haney and Sons. They pruned our front-yard oak and trimmed back the maples that were rubbing on the roof. Office took a couple of follow-ups to schedule, but the field crew was top-notch and the work was done right. Trees look great."
"Called for emergency tree service after a big limb came down on our shed. Crew was here within three hours, removed the limb, cleaned up all the debris, and did not even charge us extra for the after-hours call. That is integrity right there."
"Used Haney and Sons for crown thinning on a giant silver maple over our garage. The arborist explained exactly what they were going to remove and why. Tree looks beautiful, balanced, healthy. Great experience all around — this company knows trees."