Site Clearance
Site Clearance and Sand School Construction in Kent and South-East England
When undertaking land management and groundworks services, it is vital to have the right machinery. This ensures the highest standards of quality, efficiency and safety, not to mention it ensures expected and required results. At AES Contracting, we have a large fleet of modern machinery, enabling us to easily tackle an array of projects in Kent, from general site clearance to equine groundworks and sand school construction.
As groundwork and agricultural contractors with decades of experience, we know the right machine to use for each job and invest in quality products
which allow us to provide the best service to our clients.
Flail Mowers and Hedge Cutters
A flail mower is a more powerful alternative to a regular lawn mower. These machines are capable of cutting tall grass, scrub, nettles and other vegetation, including thick, overgrown areas. Flail mowers can also be used in an upright position for trimming hedges. As such, they are ideal for site
clearance and land management applications.
Flail mowers are called such because they have flails attached to a rotating horizontal drum. Their design reduces risk of injury because if they hit an immovable object, they jump off rather than throw it. They also do not throw grass like regular mowers. This makes flail mowers suitable for all kinds of sites in Tunbridge Wells.
Tree Shears
Our agricultural contractors utilise excavator-mounted cut and hold tree shears. These tools maximise the speed and safety of tree removal and work by grabbing, cutting and holding trees. Tree shears allow us to move trees out of the way immediately and offer precise, simple and rapid tree
clearance solutions.
Cut and hold tree shears are the most efficient choice where clients need trees removing in preparation for construction, development or other purposes, including equine groundworks and preparation for sand school construction. They also aid in efficient land management.
Excavators
Excavators, also called diggers, are earthmoving vehicles with a hydraulic arm and bucket. Excavators come in a wide range of sizes and specifications, with something to suit every project and site. At AES Contracting, we use excavators for a range of jobs in Tunbridge Wells and across the South East, such as:
• Sand School Construction
• Equine Groundworks
• Ditch Work
• Bulk Excavation
• Drainage Works
• Large Estate Works
Our fleet includes 360-degree excavators which offer superior versatility and ability.
The Right Machines for Every Project
With AES Contracting, you have confidence that we are using the most appropriate tools and machinery for each
application. We assess each job and site to determine the correct approach and which machines are best suited to the job.
In addition to the above, we also have dumpers and tractors in our fleet, which are ideal for site clearance. As agricultural contractors, we also offer tractor hire to agricultural clients in the Tunbridge Wells area.
Scrub Management and Vegetation Clearance
Scrub is a natural part of grassland, woodland and farmland habitats. It supports a range of wildlife and flowering plants, benefiting the surrounding environment and ecosystems. However, it is sometimes necessary to clear or manage scrub. AES Contracting removes scrub, vegetation and trees as part of site clearance and land management works in Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas. In this guide, our agricultural contractors provide advice on considerations for sympathetic and effective scrub solutions as well as the benefits of such.
You may need to remove scrub to prepare for building work, such as sand school construction or housing developments, or as part of agricultural and equine groundworks/site management. Whatever your requirements, we deliver desired results while minimising environmental impact.
Tree and Vegetation Clearance
Using flails, excavators fitted with tree shears and other modern machinery, we clear small to large areas of overgrown land with maximum efficiency. Of course, where necessary, we can carry out manual site clearances to minimise disruption to sensitive habitats and wildlife. Our team removes a comprehensive range of plant growth, including brambles, scrub and trees.
Our tree shears offer superior precision and safety when removing trees, but we assess any restrictions and protections which are in place before felling trees. Where a site contains trees, it is important to undertake a tree survey and draw up a tree protection plan to ensure legal and sustainable tree management.
As well as felling trees, we also offer stump removal. AES Contracting applies various methods to clear tree stumps both above and below ground, ensuring they are not an obstacle to construction or other works. Furthermore, as part of our land management and clearance solutions, we can also undertake tree maintenance, deadwood removal and hedge cutting.
Maintaining Scrub
Many Sevenoaks clients requiring site clearance wish to completely remove scrub however, in some instances it is beneficial for wildlife to maintain some scrub, especially in areas dominated by arable land and agriculturally improved grassland.
Effective land management solutions may involve maintaining scrub in areas such as field corners, alongside hedgerows, woodland edges or water, and on land which is hard to graze. AES Contracting can cut scrub to encourage regrowth, maintain variation and open areas and prevent issues with neighbouring habitats.
Removing Vegetation and Scrub
Projects in Kent and the South East often require full clearance of vegetation and scrub. For example, sand school construction, earthworks and utility services, and development projects all require a clear site to carry out works. At AES Contracting, we provide complete site clearance and vegetation removal for various groundworks, construction and development purposes, including equine groundworks.
As agricultural contractors, we also provide solutions for overgrown areas, boundaries and ditches in Sevenoaks to help clients maximise and maintain their land. Where removing scrub, follow-up treatment is necessary to ensure eradication.
Landscape and Historic Features
Scrub and trees can damage landscape and historic features by causing root damage, disturbing the soil and attracting burrowing animals. They can also block views and hinder access. Landscape and historic features include things like river channels, disused quarries and historic structures.
Land management can involve the removal of scrub and trees to prevent further damage, improve visibility and create open areas such as species-rich grassland. Benefits of removing scrub and trees can include:
• Increases grazing areas
• Restores views
• Reduces weeds
• Improves pest control
• Helps preserve landscape character
• Protects geodiversity and historic features
Meeting Your Needs
Our services support a range of industries and activities, such as construction, utility, housing development and forestry. We have experience clearing sites for a broad range of requirements, including preparation for construction, development, earthworks, utility installations and equine groundworks.
Site clearance solutions from AES Contracting include various services to meet the needs of individual projects in the Ashford, Crowborough, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and wider Kent areas.
Site Clearance Services
• Complete Vegetation Removal
• Tree and Stump Removal
• Small Building Demolition
• Bulk Excavations
• General Tractor and Digger Work
• Clearance of Waste Materials
• Hedge Cutting and Tree Maintenance
• Night Work and Fast Turnaround Times