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Site Clearing · Lots & Yards

Debris Removal and Site Clearing in Los Angeles

Site clearing and debris removal is one of the services printed on our business card, and it is where our heavy equipment earns its keep. NEO Demolition & Hauling clears vacant lots, overgrown back yards, teardown sites and properties buried under old concrete, rubble and junk, then hauls the debris away in our own dump trucks.

The goal of a site clearing job is a clean, open piece of ground. That might be a lot ready for surveyors and a new foundation, a back yard ready for landscaping or a pool, or a property that a seller wants to show without the mess.

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Clearing Vacant Lots

Vacant lots in Los Angeles collect everything. Dumped furniture and mattresses, broken concrete, old fencing, tires, overgrowth and leftovers from a structure that came down years ago. Before anything can be built, it all has to go.

We walk the lot with you, identify what is on the surface and what may be buried, and plan the clearing with the right machines. Our Bobcat skid steers push and load debris quickly, and our Kubota U55 mini excavators dig out old footings and buried rubble.

Old Foundations, Slabs and Buried Debris

Lots that once had a house often still have the slab, footings, a driveway or a buried pile of broken concrete. Mini excavators with hydraulic breakers and our skid steer breaker attachment break these up so they can be loaded and hauled.

Concrete and masonry are separated from other debris so they can go to recycling. We separate concrete, metal, wood and other recyclable materials whenever practical.

Old Foundations, Slabs and Buried Debris

Back Yard and Property Debris Removal

Not every site clearing job is a vacant lot. Back yards behind older LA homes often hold collapsed sheds, broken patios, old retaining walls and decades of stored materials. We clear the yard to bare ground and haul everything in the same job.

We also clear around what you want to keep. Mature trees, newer fencing or a garage that is staying are marked before the machines start, and the crew works by hand near anything fragile.

  • Broken patios, walkways and old concrete pads
  • Collapsed sheds, fences and patio covers
  • Piles of brick, block, rock and rubble
  • Dumped junk, furniture and scrap metal
  • Overgrowth and green waste mixed with debris

Clearing a Site for New Construction

Builders and owners preparing to build need a clean pad and a site the inspector can walk. After clearing, we can rough grade the ground with a skid steer so it is ready for the next step. We also handle excavation and grading as a separate service when the project needs more earthwork.

On larger sites, we can set up construction fencing with privacy screen to keep the property secure and screen the work from neighbors.

Clearing a Site for New Construction

Dust Control and Neighbor Courtesy

Clearing and breaking concrete makes dust. Our crews spray water to keep it down, especially on windy days and near occupied homes. We keep the street clean where our trucks come and go, and we schedule work around LA noise rules.

How the job runs

  1. 01

    Site walk

    We review the lot or yard, access for equipment and what is on and under the surface.

  2. 02

    Free estimate and plan

    You get a clear scope covering what we clear, break out and haul.

  3. 03

    Clear and break out

    Skid steers and mini excavators clear debris and break up old concrete.

  4. 04

    Haul, sort and grade

    Debris is sorted and hauled, and the ground is left clean or rough graded.

Satisfied clients

5.0 stars on Google. If a client is not happy, our job is incomplete.

Google review★★★★★
“Absolutely great experience with Avi and his team at Neo Demolition. Their pricing was competitive, but what stood out the most was their on-time, communicative, and clean work. … At the end, the team left the house spotless, perfectly ready for the next stage of construction.”
Navid O.
Google review★★★★★
“I used NEO for a full interior demo on a 1000sqft house. They were quick, efficient and fairly priced. Avi is on top of it and is a prompt communicator and the crew knows what they’re doing… Definitely recommend them.”
Matt Jacoby
Google review★★★★★
“The best! So impressed with Avi and his crew - they used special care to not create a lot of dust in my kitchen cabinet demo and left the area spotless once the work was done. Highly recommend!”
Jerilyn Blair

Debris Removal FAQs

Can you clear a lot that has an old foundation on it?

Yes. Breaking out slabs, footings and driveways is standard work for our mini excavators and skid steers. We haul the concrete away and leave the ground open.

Do you grade the lot after clearing it?

We can rough grade with a skid steer after clearing. If the project needs more detailed excavation or grading, we offer that as a separate service.

Can your equipment get into a back yard?

Our Kubota U55 mini excavators and Bobcat skid steers are compact enough for many LA side yards and back yards. We check gate widths and access during the estimate.

Do I need a permit to clear my lot?

It depends on what is being removed and where the property is. Breaking out structures or grading may require permits. We coordinate permits and scheduling around LA restrictions when they apply.

Do you remove trees during site clearing?

Our work focuses on debris, concrete, structures and surface clearing. If large trees need to come down, a tree service should handle that part, and we can clear and haul around their schedule.

How long does it take to clear a typical lot?

It depends on the size of the lot, how much debris is buried and how close the trucks can get. Some yards clear in a day, while lots with old foundations take longer. We give you a realistic timeline with the estimate.

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