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Clear, safe and compliant sites keep programmes moving and inspections straightforward. Great Oaks delivers construction site clearance for principal contractors, developers and civils teams across the North West, sequencing vegetation removal, tree works and access creation to fit RAMS, CDM and project milestones.
We are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor with Constructionline Gold, Once For All SSIP and ROSPA membership. Operatives are NPTC qualified, fully insured and used to working around live sites, public interfaces and utilities.
| Typical need | Setting | Our method | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-start vegetation clearance | Greenfield and brownfield plots | Mechanised flails, saw teams, arisings processing, stump treatment or grinding | Clear footprint ready for surveys, fencing and groundworks |
| Access creation & compound prep | Haul roads, compounds, welfare areas | Vegetation and scrub removal, stump grinding, surface prep, edge detailing | Clean access and set-down areas with fewer hold points |
| Tree works to spec | Retained trees and constraints | Targeted reductions/removals to BS3998, ecology checks, exclusion zones | Safer working around retained features and boundaries |
| Waste handling & documentation | All site types | Licensed carriers, EWC codes, transfer or consignment notes | Clean audit trail and smooth client inspections |
Vegetation and tree clearance to prepare plots, compounds and haul routes
Stump grinding or treatment where ongoing maintenance is required
Coordination with archaeology, ecology and topographical surveys
Interface management near utilities, boundaries and public rights of way
Waste management with correct coding and records ready for audits
Plan
Scope confirmed with drawings and constraints. We align with your RAMS, phasing and ecology windows, and coordinate any traffic management or permits.
Mobilise
Plant and crews are scheduled in sequence. Open areas get mechanised solutions; sensitive zones switch to pedestrian methods and climbing teams.
Execute
Works follow agreed methods with nesting-season checks, exclusion zones and good housekeeping.
Handover
Photo record, waste documentation and a short completion note. If helpful, we propose a maintenance regime to keep access clear through the build.
Get in touch with Great Oaks today. We’re happy to answer any questions relating to arboriculture or grounds maintenance, or provide further info about our chainsaw courses.
Working with Great Oaks for construction site clearance means that you benefit from:
Accredited contractor with audited systems and experienced supervisors
Efficient sequencing that reduces idle time and keeps inspections smooth
Practical solutions for difficult access, retained trees and live services
Clear documentation for your client file and regulator checks
We’re based in Preston, and cover the whole of Lancashire, including Chorley, Leyland, Lancaster, Blackpool, Blackburn, Fylde, Wyre, South Ribble and West Lancashire. We’re also able to offer construction site clearance in the wider North West, including Liverpool and Manchester.
Can you coordinate with ecology or archaeology on pre-start conditions?
Yes. We schedule works around ecology windows and coordinate with specialists so conditions are discharged efficiently.
Do you handle stumps and roots?
Yes. We grind stumps below formation level or treat as specified so follow-on trades have a clean platform.
What about utilities and boundaries?
We review records, mark tolerance zones and apply safe systems of work before clearance begins.
Will you provide waste paperwork?
Yes. We use licensed carriers, correct EWC codes and retain transfer or consignment notes for your audit trail.
Get in touch with Great Oaks today to book construction site clearance that keeps people, programmes and inspections on track.
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Careers
Climbing, grounds maintenance and utility work.Climbing, grounds and utility work.
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.
Last minuteAvailability
Starts Monday 19 October 2026
3 days plus 1 for assessment
£9671 place
Entry requirements: Ground Based Chainsaw Operator and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Book this date, Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and HarnessOr call the training office on 01772 369694
