River-bottom acreage gone to brush, a lot to open up outside town, or cottonwood limbs down after a storm? We clear land and clean up storm debris in Buckley and the surrounding Pierce County countryside.
Land clearing jobs from $1,500. Call or text 360-899-8468Text us for a free estimate. Photos help.
Planning a bigger project or not sure where to start? Book a land & site consultation.
Working in and around Buckley
Buckley is a city on the White River below Mount Rainier, where SR 410 meets SR 165. Founded in 1882 and known for its Log Show, it has small in-town lots near Main Street and acreage outside town. Main roads: Main Street and SR 410 in town, and SR 162 toward South Prairie.
Black cottonwood, red alder and bigleaf maple grow along the White River; Douglas-fir, western red cedar and western hemlock on higher ground. River-bottom ground can be soft in winter, and stream buffers sit near the water.
Land clearing in Buckley
Inside Buckley, check with the city about clearing and grading. Unincorporated land around town follows Pierce County rules: a site development permit is needed for clearing more than 7,000 sq ft or grading more than 50 cubic yards (far less in a critical area). Land near the White River can carry stream buffers.
On the job we typically:
- Forestry-mulch brush, Scotch broom, blackberries and small trees, working around the trees you want kept
- Pull stumps and roots with the excavator, or grind when you want less soil disturbance
- Haul material when you want a clean finish for seed, gravel or a building pad
- Grade after clearing so the driveway or pad is ready for the next step
See land clearing for the full service, or book a land & site consultation. The equipment we bring to the job is matched to the site.
Mulch or haul?
We clear brush and small trees with a forestry mulcher, which cuts down on hauling. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so brush and debris are mulched or hauled, not burned.
Storm cleanup of downed trees and debris
Heavy wet snow and wind break tops, and fast-growing cottonwoods along the White River shed big limbs onto driveways and roofs.
We clear downed trees, limbs and brush off driveways, yards and building sites, then continue into full clearing when that is the plan. For larger tree takedowns, see tree removal. Soft or ponding ground after storms often pairs with drainage work.
How it works
- Call or text 360-899-8468Text us, or send photos and the address.
- Walk the ground. We mark the trees you want kept and look for wet spots, slopes, oaks, septic areas and anything that might trigger a county or city permit. Estimates usually within a couple of days.
- Written quote that spells out the clearing area and what happens to the material.
- Clear. The equipment we bring to the job is matched to the site: forestry mulcher, skid steer with a grapple, excavator for stumps. Before stump pulling or grading we call 811 (RCW 19.122.030); private lines such as a side sewer or a water line to a shop aren’t marked by 811, so we locate those too.
Why Baxter’s
- 20+ years of experience in excavation and land work.
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured, WA contractor registration #BAXTEET811JA.
- We call back quickly, and estimates usually come within a couple of days. Call or text 360-899-8468Text us with the address and a few photos.
- One crew from clearing to grading: clearing, stump work, grading, driveways and drainage.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to clear near the White River?
Possibly. Stream buffers and critical areas near the river can change what is allowed, so we look for them first. Inside city limits, check with Buckley; outside town, Pierce County thresholds apply.
Can you clean up cottonwood and fir debris after a storm?
Yes. We clear the downed wood and limbs, then continue into lot clearing and stump work when that is the plan.
Can I burn brush from clearing near Buckley?
Not land-clearing debris. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so we mulch or haul.
How much does land clearing cost?
Land clearing jobs from $1,500. The written quote depends on size, growth, stumps, access and whether material is mulched or hauled.
Areas around Buckley
We work in town around Main Street and SR 410, on the acreage around Buckley, and along SR 162 toward South Prairie.
Nearby: Bonney Lake, Graham. See all Pierce County service areas.
Get a free quote
Tell us the address and what you need. Photos help. Office hours: Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM, closed Sunday.
Related: Land clearing · Drainage · Tree removal · Land & site consultation · All Pierce County service areas · Storm tree removal in Buckley (our tree site)
Baxter’s Excavation & Tree Removal LLC · Land clearing and storm cleanup in Buckley, Pierce County, WA · Licensed, Bonded & Insured · WA reg #BAXTEET811JA · Call or text 360-899-8468Text us
