Land clearing and site preparation
Professional site preparation for new builds, renovations and property development — from clearing raw land to a graded, compacted pad ready for the foundation.
What this covers
- Lot and land clearing, grubbing and stripping
- Grinding cleared wood on site
- Stump removal
- Basement and foundation excavation for new homes
- Rough and finish grading
- Gravel access roads and driveways on geotextile
- Multi-lot and subdivision site preparation
Whether it is a custom home or a multi-lot development, PCE delivers clean, accurate site preparation so the next trade starts on solid ground.
Smaller jobs in this line
Land clearing and grinding, Farm driveway construction, Stump removal, Landscaping and paths.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to clear land?
Often. Most Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley cities protect trees from 20 cm in diameter at 1.4 m (Surrey from 30 cm), and several require an erosion and sediment control permit before clearing, grading or grubbing on larger sites. In the Township of Langley that applies to a developable area over 2,000 m². Check the page for your municipality.
Can I bring in fill to raise the site?
Usually only with a permit. Most municipalities have a soil deposit bylaw with their own thresholds, and in the Agricultural Land Reserve placing fill needs an exemption, a Notice of Intent or an approved application from the Agricultural Land Commission. Construction and demolition waste, concrete and asphalt are prohibited as fill in the ALR.
What happens to the trees and brush?
PCE can grind cleared wood on site, and removes stumps and roots during grubbing.
Do you take on smaller jobs?
When the schedule allows. Between big projects PCE fits in land clearing, stump removal, farm driveways and similar work close to home in Langley and the Fraser Valley.
Rules summarized here were checked in October 2026. The guides listed alongside link each one to its official source. General information, not legal advice.
Got a big job coming up?
Tell us where it is, what needs to come out of the ground and when. We’ll tell you how we would do it.