Land Clearing Christchurch & Canterbury
MKM Trees provides expert land clearing across Canterbury's lifestyle blocks and farms. Whether you're reclaiming overgrown paddocks, clearing fence lines, or prepping sites for development, our heavy equipment handles jobs from 2 to 500 hectares. We clear gorse, broom, wild scrub, tree waste and old stumps across properties too large for suburban contractors. As one contractor providing clearing, mulching, earthworks and stump grinding, we finish the job properly - ready for fencing, planting, or development. Serving Christchurch, Rolleston, Selwyn, Lincoln, Darfield, Ashburton and Banks Peninsula. Gold SiteWise certified with same-day response.
The Problem with Overgrown Land
When land is left to overgrow, it quickly becomes unusable for Canterbury lifestyle blocks and farms. Gorse, broom, and wild scrub take hold in free-draining Canterbury soils, spreading faster than property owners anticipate. Old stumps and root systems make it impossible to fence or graze. Machinery access becomes risky, and jobs like planting, building, or paddock development get delayed or blow out in scope. Finding contractors who can handle large-scale clearing proves difficult. Most suburban contractors lack equipment for properties over 5 hectares, while coordinating separate contractors for clearing, mulching, stump grinding and earthworks wastes time and increases costs. DIY solutions fall short against established root systems and tangled vegetation. Meanwhile, overgrown land reduces property value, increases fire risk with Selwyn District enforcing vegetation hazard regulations, and limits productive use of your investment.
How MKM Clears Land the Right Way
Our heavy equipment handles land clearing suburban contractors refuse. We assess your site and choose the right mix of mulching, grinding, and removal to open up land quickly while protecting soil for what's next. Our machinery clears everything from flat lifestyle sections to steep Banks Peninsula properties and high-country stations throughout Canterbury. Because we offer clearing, mulching, earthworks, and stump grinding as one contractor, we complete the entire job efficiently. No coordinating multiple contractors or waiting weeks between phases. Operating from West Melton, we serve rural Canterbury daily - Rolleston, Selwyn, Lincoln, Darfield, Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, and Christchurch suburbs like Halswell. We understand Canterbury conditions, work around farming schedules, and deliver land clearing that prepares your property for productive use. Gold SiteWise certified and fully insured. Serving lifestyle blocks, farms and properties throughout Canterbury - from Christchurch to Ashburton, Banks Peninsula to the high country, with same-day response across the region.
Why Choose MKM Trees
Complete Vegetation Removal
Professional clearing of wild growth, brush, tree waste, and old stumps from any size property.
Soil Protection Methods
Clearing techniques that preserve topsoil quality and prepare land for future use.
Specialized Clearing Equipment
Purpose-built machinery for efficient removal of root systems, tangled vegetation, and debris.
Canterbury Terrain Experts
Experience across flat lifestyle sections to challenging high-country station properties.
Fast, Efficient Process
Quick land assessment and clearing that gets your property ready for immediate use.
Complete Site Services
Combined clearing, earthworks, and stump grinding for total land preparation.
What's Included in Our Service
Professional assessment of overgrown properties
Gorse, broom, and invasive scrub removal
Old stump and root system extraction
Fence line clearing and maintenance access
Paddock reclamation for grazing or development
Brush and tree waste removal
Site preparation for fencing or building
Combined earthworks and tilling services
Complete debris cleanup and disposal
Free quotes with detailed clearing plans
What Our Clients Say
“MKM Trees cleared 20 hectares on our lifestyle block perfectly. Professional crew, amazing equipment, and they left everything tidy. Couldn't be happier with the result!”
“Had a massive tree come down in the storm blocking our driveway. MKM Trees had it cleared within hours of calling. Brilliant service, fair pricing, and genuinely helpful team.”
“Needed some delicate tree work near power lines. The MKM Trees team handled it expertly with all the right safety gear. Quality work and excellent communication throughout.”
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