Jeff H.Google review
★★★★★
Big #1 Motorsports needed some major lot cleanup and these guys absolutely knocked it out! Showed up early and worked in the rain to get the job done in one day.
Land & Lot Clearing in Birmingham, AL
From an overgrown or wooded lot to a clean slate. Trees down, stumps out, brush and debris gone, and the ground graded and leveled if you need it, with one call.
- Licensed and insured
- Owner-operated
- 4.7 stars, 85 reviews
Whether it is for construction, landscaping, or restoration, land clearing gives you a clean slate. K&M removes the trees, stumps, and debris so your land is ready for its next chapter, from a single overgrown lot to acreage around Birmingham and Shelby County.
Because K&M is a tree company first, the hard part of most clearing jobs, the big trees, is the work K&M has done for over 30 years. Bobcat work, grappling, excavation, and grading are all on the same list of services, so one company can take a lot from wooded to ready. Owner Kenny Malone personally oversees every job and prefers to walk the property before he gives a price.
What's included
- Trees of all sizes removed, with the ones you want to keep left standing
- Stumps ground or removed
- Brush, shrubs, vines, and undergrowth cleared
- Debris removal, so you are left with a clean site
- Grading and leveling if the site needs it
- Bobcat work, grappling, and excavation services
How the job goes
- AssessmentKenny walks the land with you, goes over your goals, and puts together a clearing plan and a free estimate.
- Tree removalTrees of all sizes are taken down safely, and any you want kept are left standing.
- Stump and debris removalStumps ground or removed, and the branches, brush, and logs cleared away.
- Grading and levelingIf needed, the ground is graded and leveled so it is ready for your next project.
Why people call K&M for this
Jeff H. wrote that Big #1 Motorsports needed some major lot cleanup and that K&M absolutely knocked it out, showing up early and working in the rain to get the job done in one day. William C. had five trees taken down and three stumps ground and called the crew respectful of his property.
K&M has served the Birmingham area for over 30 years and is licensed, bonded, and insured, with coverage up to $1 million in property damage liability. Ask any company that will run heavy equipment on your land for proof of insurance.
How much land clearing costs in Birmingham
ProMatcher puts land and lot clearing in Birmingham at about $1,090 to $2,225 per acre for moderate brush and small trees, and its Alabama statewide range is $1,109 to $2,265 per acre. Heavily wooded land with big trees, lots of stumps, steep ground, or a lot of debris to haul costs more. A small residential lot is usually priced as a single job rather than by the acre.
What moves the price: how dense the trees are and how big, whether stumps are ground or pulled, how the debris is handled, the slope and access, and whether you need grading afterward. The estimate is free. See the full cost guide.
What land clearing is for
New homes and additions. Clearing the building site, driveway path, and yard.
Overgrown lots. Brush, vines, saplings, and dead trees cleared so you can mow, fence, sell, or build.
Landscaping and yard space. Opening up a wooded backyard or reclaiming a fence line.
Restoration. Cleaning up land after storms, neglect, or old structures.
Permits and what to check first
On a private lot, ordinary clearing usually does not need a permit, but city and HOA rules vary, so check before work starts. Larger projects that disturb an acre or more of ground can fall under state stormwater rules, and work near creeks or wetlands has its own limits. Outdoor burning in Alabama generally needs a burn permit and is not allowed during burn bans. Ask about anything that applies to your land on the estimate.
Land clearing across Birmingham and Shelby County
K&M is based in Columbiana and clears land and lots across Birmingham, Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, Chelsea, Columbiana, Calera, and Lake Logan Martin and Lay Lake, plus the rest of Central Alabama.
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What customers say
4.7 stars from 85 Google reviews. Read more reviews.
William C.Google review
★★★★★
Excellent guys, respectful of my property and in and out quick. 5 trees down, three stumps ground.
Road D.Google review
★★★★★
Great guys to work with, showed up when they said they would and cleaned up so well you couldn't tell they were there.
Wayne B.Google review
★★★★★
I have been using K&M for several years. Prices are good, crew is great and they always clean up. They take care of my property like it's theirs.
Brad W.Google review
★★★★★
Kenny and his crew showed up on time and did exactly what they said they would do. They left the area spotless like new. Great prices and very dependable.
Lou E.Google review
★★★★★
We have been doing business with K&M for some 20 years. They have always been responsive, reliable and fair.
Land clearing questions
ProMatcher puts land clearing at about $1,090 to $2,225 per acre in Birmingham and $1,109 to $2,265 per acre statewide, for moderate brush and small trees. Heavily wooded land with big trees, many stumps, steep ground, or debris to haul off costs more.
It depends on how much land, how thick and how big the trees are, what happens to the stumps and debris, the slope and access, and whether you need grading. A small residential lot is usually priced as one job. The estimate is free.
For wooded land with real trees on it, a tree company that also does land clearing, grading, and debris removal, so one company handles the whole job. Ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
An assessment of the land and your goals, then removing the trees, removing the stumps, clearing the brush and debris, and grading and leveling the ground if the next project needs it.
Mark what stays, check for utilities and property lines, take the trees down safely, grind or remove the stumps, clear and haul the debris, and finish with grading so water drains away from where you plan to build.
Anywhere from a day to several days. Light brush goes fast. A heavily wooded acre with big trees, lots of stumps, steep ground, or tight access takes longer. You get a timeframe with the estimate.
It depends on density and terrain more than size, and big tracts are usually scheduled over a stretch of days or weeks. Get it walked so the estimate reflects the actual land.
Ordinary clearing on a private lot usually does not, but city and HOA rules vary. Disturbing an acre or more can fall under state stormwater rules, work near creeks and wetlands has limits, and burning needs a burn permit. Check before work starts.
For light brush and small saplings, sometimes. Once there are real trees, stumps, and debris to haul, renting equipment, paying disposal fees, and the risk of taking down trees yourself usually make it cheaper and safer to hire it out.
Chainsaws and climbing or bucket truck work for the trees, skid steers (bobcats) and grapples for moving brush and logs, stump grinders or excavators for stumps, and graders or excavators for leveling.
They can be hauled off, cut for firewood, or ground into mulch or chips. Ask how the debris will be handled when you get your estimate, because it changes the price.
Yes. Tell us which trees to keep when you get your estimate, and the clearing works around them.
Yes. Grading and leveling are part of what K&M does. See grading and excavation.
It depends on the buyer. Cleared, buildable land is often easier to sell for a homesite, while larger wooded tracts can carry value for timber or recreation. If you are selling, ask a local agent before clearing everything.
Yes. Small overgrown lots, backyards, and fence lines are common land clearing jobs, and they are usually priced as one job instead of by the acre.
Yes. If there is an old shed, garage, or structure in the way, see demolition.
Land & Lot Clearing across Birmingham and Shelby County
K&M works across these towns. Tap yours for local details.
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