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Lots · Trees · Brush

Lot Clearing Services in Port Angeles, WA

Open a wooded property for its next use with a clearing scope built around the site.

Husband and Wife Team
Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–7 PM
Land Clearing and Wood Milling
Clallam and Jefferson Counties

Plan the Clearing

Land Clearing That Fits the Property

The right scope starts with what you need the land to become.

A wooded lot can be hard to assess when brush hides the grade, access is narrow, and trees stand where the next use is planned. Hilts Wood Works provides land clearing, brush removal, tree clearing, and lot clearing for residential and commercial properties in its stated service area.

Tell us which parts of the parcel should open and which trees or features should remain. We can discuss equipment access, vegetation, usable logs, and the intended result before work begins. Site conditions matter, especially on wet or sloped ground around the Olympic Peninsula.

  • Lot clearing
  • Brush removal
  • Tree clearing
  • Residential land clearing
  • Commercial land clearing
  • Property access planning
Long row of cut branches across a cleared parcel bordered by trees

Common Starting Points

When a Wooded Lot Needs More Space

Clearing can address several practical obstacles before a property can be used as intended.

  1. Brush Blocks Access

    Dense undergrowth makes it difficult to walk, survey, or plan the next step.

  2. Trees Occupy the Work Area

    Selected trees may need removal before a planned use of the lot can proceed.

  3. The Site Is Hard to Read

    Overgrowth hides slopes, drainage, and existing ground conditions.

  4. Logs Need a Plan

    Suitable timber may be worth discussing for milling rather than treating all wood alike.

Four Clear Steps

How Port Angeles Land Clearing Begins

Discuss the parcel and its intended use before equipment comes to the site.

  1. Describe the Goal

    Tell us what area should be opened and what you want to keep.

  2. Review the Site

    Discuss access, ground conditions, vegetation, and known restrictions.

  3. Set the Scope

    Agree on which clearing work fits the property and planned use.

  4. Clear the Area

    Complete the agreed work and review the site afterward.

Local Considerations

Conditions That Shape Clearing in Clallam County

The site and the rules around it can affect how a clearing project is planned.

Wet Ground

Rain and soft soils can affect equipment access and ground disturbance.

Dense Vegetation

Alder, blackberry, and evergreen growth can hide the true site conditions.

Property Boundaries

Confirm the area to clear before work approaches a neighboring parcel.

Forest Practices

Timber removal may involve county or state forest practice requirements.

Future Site Use

Planning for a home or access road can change the clearing approach.

Critical Areas

Shorelines, streams, and buffers can require special review before vegetation changes.

Planning land work? Review Clallam County's conversion forestry guidance and confirm any parcel-specific requirements with the relevant authority.

Lot Clearing Services Questions

Lot Clearing Services FAQs in Port Angeles

What is included in land clearing?

The scope depends on the parcel and what you need it ready for. Land clearing may involve trees, brush, lot access, and the work area itself. Tell us what should be removed and what should stay so the proposed work can be discussed clearly.

Can you clear a residential or commercial lot?

Yes. Residential and commercial land clearing are both among the services supplied for Hilts Wood Works. The site, access, vegetation, and intended use determine the practical scope. Contact us with the property location and a description of the job.

Are permits needed for tree clearing in Clallam County?

Requirements depend on the land and the activity. Clallam County explains that some timber activities require forest practice review, and conversion for development can raise additional questions. The landowner should check the applicable county and state rules for the parcel before work starts.

Can cleared logs be used for lumber?

Potentially. Wood milling is another Hilts Wood Works service. Whether a log is suitable for milling depends on its condition, dimensions, species, and handling. Mention the logs when you discuss the clearing project so they can be considered in the plan.

Discuss Your Project

Ready to Open Up Your Property?

Share your property location and clearing goals so we can discuss the work.

Lot Clearing Services Inquiry

Discuss Your Land Clearing Project

Describe the lot, access, vegetation, and the area you want opened.

(360) 461-3854 Call during business hours to discuss your project

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Email Us hiltswoodworks@hotmail.com

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Tell us about your project. We will review your request during business hours.

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