Preparing Land Safely, Efficiently and Responsibly for Commercial Development
At Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd, we specialise in commercial vegetation clearance and site preparation across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and North Wales. From housing estates and highways to infrastructure corridors and regeneration sites, we transform overgrown land into safe, clear, and workable spaces.
With over 15 years of experience, a fleet of specialist equipment, and a team of 20+ NPTC-certified operatives, we’re trusted by clients like Onward Homes, Rochdale Council, and Go Ape to deliver high-quality clearance services that meet the highest professional and environmental standards.
What Is Commercial Site Clearance?
Site clearance involves the systematic removal of trees, shrubs, stumps, invasive vegetation, and debris to leave land clear, level, and ready for construction, landscaping, or redevelopment. It is often the first step in any commercial or infrastructure project – and getting it right reduces delays, safety risks and long-term cost.
At Treetops, we handle everything from sensitive clearance near watercourses to large-scale development plots, ensuring all clearance is delivered with minimal environmental impact and full compliance with ecological guidance.
Our Vegetation Clearance Services Include:
Tree & Shrub Removal
Using a combination of mechanical and manual methods, we remove overgrowth, dense vegetation, brambles, and scrub. Our team is experienced in working around utilities, roadways and restricted sites – including railway corridors and drainage channels.
Stump Grinding & Root Removal
Our stump grinding services remove tree remnants to below ground level, allowing full site access and eliminating regrowth. We use tracked and pedestrian stump grinders for efficient access and finish.
Invasive Species Management
We implement control programmes for problematic vegetation such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam, using isolation, cleaning and targeted treatment protocols.
Waste Removal & Ground Prep
As a licensed waste carrier, we remove all green waste for recycling or biomass production. Our teams leave your site tidy, level, and ready for follow-on works such as fencing, construction or landscaping.
How We Work - Our Site Clearance Process
very site is different, so we tailor our service to suit your needs. Here’s what to expect when you work with Treetops. For more on how we approach tree removal safely, read our contractor code of conduct.
Equipment & Capability
We operate a modern fleet for vegetation and site clearance, including:
- 3.5 tonne vans, 4x4 vehicles and 7.5 tonne tippers
- Timber trailers, tracked woodchippers, and GreenMech chipper
- Stump grinders (tracked and pedestrian)
- Avant loader, MEWP and chainsaws for every application
- Full Chapter 8 traffic management and LOLER/PUWER compliance
We also use iPads and software for real-time job tracking, photos, and reporting – making our service efficient, professional and fully auditable.
Trusted by Local Authorities & Contractors
We’ve delivered vegetation clearance for:
- Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
- Onward Homes
- Pendle Council
- Blackburn and Trafford Councils
- Go Ape, for woodland site maintenance
- National facilities management firms like Tivoli and Glendale
George Peters, Arboricultural Manager, Onward Homes
“Treetops are very easy to work with, friendly, efficient and always exceed expectations… it is essential for us to have a high-performing supplier that understands the long-term management of trees.”
Explore more examples in our project gallery.
Where We Work
Our clearance teams operate daily across:
- Lancashire: Burnley, Pendle, Colne, Blackburn
- Greater Manchester: Bolton, Bury, Rochdale
- Yorkshire: Sheffield, Skipton, East Riding
- North Wales & Chester: Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside
Our Burnley HQ and Rochdale unit allow rapid deployment across the region – particularly during urgent or emergency works.
Project Example: Storm Arwen Emergency Response
When Storm Arwen struck, Treetops received 40+ emergency callouts from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, with 30% out-of-hours. We prioritised high-risk sites, attended every callout within one hour, and safely removed all hazardous trees using controlled dismantling.
Result: No injuries, no significant damage, and sites secured within 24 hours.