We work across the county, with most of our work on horse properties, estates, farms and wooded acreage, including:

• Hunt country and the south: Aldie, Middleburg, Philomont and the surrounding estates

• Western Loudoun: Purcellville, Round Hill, Hamilton, Bluemont, Waterford and Lovettsville

• Leesburg and nearby: Leesburg, Lucketts and larger properties throughout the county

We also work in the neighboring counties of Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William, along with Stafford and the rest of Virginia, including the Eastern Shore.

• Forestry mulching: one machine cuts and grinds brush and small trees in place and spreads it back over the ground as mulch. It's how we clear riding and walking trails, open sight lines across a property and bring back overgrown fields.

• Invasive species removal: clearing autumn olive, Bradford pear, multiflora rose and other invasives from pastures, woods and vineyard edges.

• Land clearing: traditional clearing down to clean ground, with stumps and roots pulled, for a new home, barn, riding arena or driveway.

• Tree removal: large, dead and hazardous trees, trees near homes and storm cleanup.

• Excavating and erosion and sediment control: ponds, farm roads, drainage and grading, plus the silt fence and other controls your plan calls for.

Invasive removal is a big part of what we do, and in Loudoun it matters to more than just the view. Loudoun is known as DC's Wine Country, with more than 850 acres of vineyards and more than 50 wineries, according to the North American Invasive Species Management Association. The spotted lanternfly is a direct threat to those vines, and heavy feeding can kill grapevines, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension.

The lanternfly's favorite host is tree of heaven, which often grows along field edges and fence lines next to vineyards. In spring 2026, more than 1,100 Scrape for the Grape volunteers destroyed more than 10.3 million lanternfly eggs at 30 locations across Loudoun and identified 117 trees of heaven, according to Loudoun Now. If you have a vineyard, orchard or garden, clearing tree of heaven and the brush around it is one of the best things you can do. Our Spotted Lanternfly page shows how to spot and control it.

Loudoun's invasive plant program: in June 2025, the county approved an Invasive Plant Species Management Program, run with the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District, to help landowners remove invasive plants, according to Loudoun County. Applications are currently closed, and the next round will be posted on the county's program page. The application asks for at least two cost estimates from different contractors, and the work has to be maintained for 3 years, according to the 2026 application. We're glad to give you a written estimate for the clearing.

We clear almost all invasives without chemicals. Tree of heaven is the one exception, and our Invasive Species Removal page explains why and what to do about it.

Here's what Loudoun County's rules say, according to the county's land disturbance page:

• 5,000 square feet: any land disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more needs a grading permit.

• How it's measured: the total includes everything the job touches, including the access path and a 10-foot buffer around the work area. Arenas, barns and spreading extra dirt all count.

• Sensitive land: on steep slopes (15% or steeper), in the Mountainside Overlay District or in the Limestone Overlay District, the county may require a grading permit even below 5,000 square feet.

• Single-family homes: the county allows a simpler Agreement in Lieu of a Plan for some home sites instead of a full erosion and sediment control plan.

Towns like Leesburg and Purcellville can have their own rules inside town limits. During the estimate, we'll let you know what the law says for your property. The property owner is responsible for getting any permit or plan that's needed, and we install the silt fence and other controls it calls for. Because forestry mulching leaves no brush piles, there's nothing to burn.

"Kevin did an excellent job clearing my 40 acre equestrian estate from overgrowth. The property badly needed to have semi-mature trees, brush, bushes, and brambles cleared to reestablish function and clear site lines... I highly recommend he for any forestry mulching work." —E. Mohney, Aldie, VA

"On time. On target. On task. Kevin delivered as discussed... A seemingly straightforward task to cut about one mile of weaving, curving and diverse trail head through my property to be used for family recreation and exercise, Kevin exceeded my expectations." —B. Juneau, Leesburg, VA

"Kevin at VA Forestry Mulching & Excavating did an absolutely beautiful job on my property! His attention to detail and efficiency were impressive." —J. Hedge, Sterling, VA

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Can you clear riding or walking trails through my woods? Yes. We cut trails that follow the land, weaving around the trees you want to keep, and the mulch we leave behind makes a soft, natural trail surface.

Can you open up the views and sight lines on my property? Yes. We clear the brush, briars and small trees underneath and leave the mature trees standing, so you can see across your land again.

Can you work around horses, fences and barns? Yes. We'll walk the property with you, mark what stays and plan the work around your animals, fences and buildings.

My land is on a slope or ridge. Is that a problem? No, but it can change the permit rules. Loudoun may require a grading permit on steep slopes even for small areas, and we'll let you know what applies before work starts.

How long does a job take? It always comes back to the site conditions: how dense the forest is, the size of the trees, the slope and ground, access and the weather. A common rule of thumb in the industry is about an acre a day. Production mulching, where the goal is clearing the land as quickly as possible, is the fastest. A park-like setting, where we keep selected trees and leave a cleaner, more detailed finish, takes additional time. We'll walk your property and give you an estimated timeline along with your written price.

What does it cost? Every property is different, so we price each job after walking it. The price depends on how thick the brush is, the size of the trees, slope, access and total acreage. You'll get a written price before any work starts.

Call 540-408-2114 (7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week) or use our contact form for a free on-site estimate.