TreeTec provides land and lot clearing for Deephaven properties, from tear-down rebuilds on wooded lakefront lots to driveway access improvements. Our ISA Certified Arborist evaluates every project to ensure compliance with Deephaven's tree preservation ordinance and protect the specimen trees that define this community.
Deephaven sits on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, and its large, heavily wooded lots are part of what makes the community so desirable. They also make land clearing here more involved than in most suburbs. Between mature hardwoods, steep terrain near the lakeshore, and one of the stricter tree preservation ordinances in the metro, clearing a Deephaven lot requires careful planning before any equipment rolls in.
TreeTec handles land and lot clearing projects throughout Deephaven, from Cottagewood Road properties to lots along Vine Hill and Northome. Our ISA Certified Arborist is involved from the first site visit, assessing which trees need to come down and which ones the city will require you to protect or mitigate for.
Most of the clearing work we do in Deephaven falls into a few categories:
Deephaven lots often have limited access — narrow driveways, slopes, and proximity to neighboring properties and the lake. We use a combination of chainsaw felling, skid steers, and grapple loaders sized appropriately for the site. On tighter lots near the shoreline, we rely more on hand-felling and careful rigging to avoid damage to structures, retained trees, and landscaping.
All brush and wood is removed from the site. Stumps are ground below grade as part of the project unless you prefer to leave them. We coordinate directly with your builder or general contractor when the clearing is part of a larger construction project.
For full details on our approach, see our land and lot clearing service page.
Deephaven's tree preservation ordinance means you can't simply clear-cut a lot and pay a fine. The city requires a tree inventory for significant removals, and replacement or mitigation is typically mandatory. Our arborist prepares the tree assessment, identifies which specimens are worth saving from both a regulatory and practical standpoint, and develops a clearing plan that satisfies city requirements.
We also handle the related tree removal work — taking down hazard trees, dead ash from emerald ash borer, or trees that conflict with the new building footprint. Selective clearing lets you keep the mature canopy that gives Deephaven its character while still getting a buildable site.
Need individual trees taken down? See our tree removal in Deephaven, MN page. For our full range of tree care services, visit our Deephaven tree service page.
Yes. Deephaven has a tree preservation ordinance that applies to significant trees (generally 6 inches diameter and above). You'll need a tree inventory and removal permit before clearing. Our arborist can handle the inventory and help you understand mitigation requirements before work begins.
We use hand-felling and smaller equipment on steep or sensitive terrain near Lake Minnetonka. Erosion control measures go in before clearing starts, and we avoid working in shoreline buffer zones unless specifically permitted.
That's the most common project we do in Deephaven. Our arborist flags trees to be preserved, we install tree protection fencing, and then clear only the approved area. This approach satisfies the city's ordinance and keeps the wooded character your neighbors expect.
Everything is removed from the site. Merchantable logs are recycled, brush is chipped, and stumps are ground. Your lot is left clean and ready for the next phase of construction.
If you have a clearing project in Deephaven, call us at (612) 472-8733 or request a free estimate online. We'll walk the site with you and give you a clear scope and price before any work starts.
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