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Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching Across Central Ohio
Lee Carson and Fortress Level Construction provide owner-operated forestry mulching and land clearing across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Pickaway Counties in Central Ohio since 2009. We clear invasive species (Bush Honeysuckle, Multiflora Rose, Autumn Olive, Buckthorn, Japanese Knotweed) at 2-3 acres per day, with flat-rate quotes given in person before work begins. Veteran-owned. No call centers. Call (614) 215-9217.
Serving landowners across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield & Pickaway Counties.
Bush Honeysuckle. Multiflora Rose. Lost fence lines. A lot you bought to build on. Whatever shape your Central Ohio acreage is in, Lee Carson personally walks every property and gives you one flat-rate written quote before we start. Forestry mulching, land clearing, excavation, grading — 2-3 acres a day on one machine. Veteran-owned. Owner-walked. No call center.
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Real Before & After Projects
Actual jobs completed by Fortress Level Construction across Central Ohio. From overgrown lots to clean, build-ready land.
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Proudly Serving Central Ohio & Beyond
Owner-operated land clearing across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway and beyond. Click any city below or call (614) 215-9217.
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FROM CENTRAL OHIO LANDOWNERS
Real Questions We Get Every Week
Asked by Central Ohio landowners on our Facebook posts. If your question isn’t here, call Mr. Carson — (614) 215-9217.
How soon does Bush Honeysuckle come back after mulching?
Most properties stay open 3-5 years with light spot treatment in year 1. Forestry mulching weakens the root system and chokes regrowth under the mulched material — but the roots aren’t dead. We walk you through the maintenance plan in person.
What happens to the mulch — will my land turn to mud?
The mulched material stays on-site and acts as ground cover — it actually helps prevent erosion and holds moisture through the seasons. No burning. No hauling. No bare dirt left behind. Mr. Carson plans the cut pattern so the mulch lays evenly across cleared areas.
What’s your minimum job size? I only have about an acre.
No hard minimum. We’ve done jobs as small as half an acre and as large as 80+. If you’re close to a property we’re already working, we can usually roll your job into the schedule. Call (614) 215-9217 to ask.
Do you go outside the 5 Central Ohio counties?
Yes — for larger jobs. We’ve worked Crawford, Pike, Allen, Madison, Union, and Knox counties when the scope made it worth the travel. Call us with your acreage and location and we’ll tell you straight up if we can come.
Common Land Problems We Solve Across Central Ohio
Whatever shape your acreage is in today, you’re not the first landowner to call us with this. Here’s how Mr. Carson handles the six most common reasons people pick up the phone.
Just bought it
Inherited Or Newly-Purchased Acreage
You just bought (or inherited) 5-50 acres that’s been let go for 20+ years. You can’t walk it. Fence lines are lost. Old trails are buried.
What we do: Forestry mulching cuts through invasives and brush in one pass. We open it back up so you can finally see what you own.
Invasive species
Bush Honeysuckle & Invasive Takeover
Bush honeysuckle, multiflora rose, autumn olive, or buckthorn are spreading across your woods. They steal water, block access, and choke out your hardwoods.
What we do: Mulched on-site. No burning, no hauling, no chemical drift. Most properties knocked down to clean understory in 1-3 days per machine.
Site prep
Building A House, Barn, Pond, Or Shop
You need build-ready land for a new home, pole barn, septic field, driveway, or pond site. The lot has to be clear, stumps ground, and graded before the builder shows up.
What we do: Lot clearing, stump grinding, grading, and pad prep. We coordinate with your builder so the site is ready on day one.
Recreation
Hunting Lanes, Trails & Food Plots
You want shooting lanes, ATV/UTV trails, food plots, or stand access without spending a year of weekends with a chainsaw.
What we do: Recreational land prep is one of our most common jobs. Owner-walked layout, flat-rate quote, opened up before deer season.
Reclaim pasture
Lost Fence Lines & Reverted Pasture
Your fence line is gone in the brush. Old pasture has reverted to scrub woods. You need usable, mowable acreage back for cattle, horses, or hay.
What we do: Brush removal and pasture reclamation. We can clear right up to a working fence, grind stumps, and leave you a mowable surface.
Storm damage
Storm Damage & Hazard Trees
Wind, ice, or age brought down (or weakened) trees on your land. You need cleanup, debris removal, and the dead ones down before they hit the house or the power line.
What we do: Storm cleanup, hazard tree removal, and full lot debris processing. Same crew, same flat-rate quote, often within the week.
Why Central Ohio Landowners Call Mr. Carson
From Jungle To Park In Days
Bush honeysuckle, multiflora rose, autumn olive, buckthorn — gone in days, not seasons. One pass with our forestry mulcher and your property looks like a park, not a thicket.
One Crew For Every Land Job
Same machine, same crew handles forestry mulching, lot clearing, brush removal, site prep, tree work, and pond excavation. No subcontractors. No coordination on your end.
You Talk To Mr. Carson. Not A Salesperson.
Veteran-owned, owner-walked since 2009. Mr. Carson personally walks every property and gives you one written quote in person. No call centers, no upsells, no commission-driven pitch.
Flat Rates. No Change Orders.
One written price before we start. Most jobs come in well under what landowners brace for. If we hit something unexpected, we eat it — not you. That’s the flat-rate promise.
Beyond Mulching: Everything To Take Back Your Land
Same crew, same flat-rate pricing, same Mr. Carson on the phone. Whatever shape your acreage is in today, we have one machine and the right person to fix it.
Forestry Mulching
Knock down trees, brush, and invasive species in one pass. 2-3 acres a day. No burning. No hauling.
Lot Clearing
Build-ready land for your home, barn, shop, or driveway. Trees out. Stumps ground. Site cleaned.
Brush & Fence Line Clearing
Take back overgrown fence lines, pasture edges, and trails. Reset your property lines in days.
Tree Removal
Hazardous, dead, or storm-damaged trees taken down safely. Stump grinding optional.
Site Prep & Grading
Pad work, driveways, swales, and ready-to-build sites. We grade it level so your builder can start.
Pond & Excavation
Stock ponds, drainage work, basements, footings, and general earthwork across Central Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a land clearing project take?
The timeline varies depending on the project size and conditions. Most projects start within the same week of your free site visit and finish on schedule. We provide a detailed schedule after the initial consultation.
How much does land clearing cost?
Pricing depends on terrain, vegetation density, access, and county permits required. Mr. Carson gives you a written line-item quote after walking your property — no verbal estimates, no surprises.
Do you handle the county permits?
Yes. We pull the right paperwork for Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Union counties. You don’t deal with any of it.
Are permits required for land clearing?
It depends on the county and property size. We handle all permitting for Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Union counties as part of every project.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully licensed in Ohio with general liability and workers’ compensation on every job. Documentation provided on request.