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Building a new home, preparing a commercial site, or cleaning up an overgrown parcel? Our lot clearing crews handle the heavy lifting — trees, brush, stumps, and debris removed so your land is ready for the next phase.
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Build-Ready Land
San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and new construction projects require properly cleared and graded land. Whether you are a homeowner preparing to build on a vacant lot, a developer breaking ground on a subdivision, or a commercial property owner expanding your site, professional lot clearing in San Antonio is the critical first step.
3 Monkeys Tree Service provides complete lot clearing that includes tree removal, brush clearing, stump grinding, and debris hauling. We work on projects ranging from single residential lots in established neighborhoods to multi-acre parcels in developing areas.
Our approach is methodical — we start by identifying any trees to be preserved (per your plans or city heritage tree ordinances), mark them for protection, and then clear everything else. We coordinate with your surveyor, builder, or project manager to ensure the clearing matches your site plan exactly.

What's Included
A full lot clearing project with 3 Monkeys Tree Service typically covers all standing trees designated for removal, underbrush and scrub vegetation, stump grinding or extraction to below grade, removal of fallen trees and accumulated debris, and surface-level rock and rubble clearing.
We also offer selective clearing for projects that require preserving certain trees or natural features. This is common in Hill Country developments where builders want to maintain the natural landscape character while creating buildable space.
For construction-ready sites, we can coordinate with grading and excavation contractors to ensure a seamless handoff. Our clearing gets the site to a point where earthwork can begin immediately.

Residential & Commercial
Residential lot clearing in San Antonio typically involves a single parcel from a quarter acre to a few acres. These jobs are common for custom homebuilders, property owners preparing for additions or outbuildings, and investors cleaning up neglected lots for resale.
Commercial lot clearing involves larger sites and often has tighter timelines driven by construction schedules. We work with general contractors, developers, and municipalities on projects including retail pad sites, apartment complexes, roadway right-of-way clearing, and utility easement maintenance. For larger commercial projects, see our land clearing services.
Regardless of project size, we maintain full insurance coverage, follow all OSHA safety protocols, and dispose of materials at approved facilities.

Site Preparation
The difference between amateur clearing and professional lot preparation is what happens below the surface. Leftover stumps, root systems, and buried debris cause foundation problems, drainage issues, and costly delays during construction. We eliminate those risks by clearing to below grade and removing all organic material that could decompose and create settling.
For properties with heritage trees protected by San Antonio city ordinance, we install physical barriers around root zones during clearing to prevent equipment damage. Our crew knows which species are protected and will flag them during the initial walk-through.
When the job is done, your lot is genuinely ready — for a foundation pour, landscaping, or whatever comes next. No callbacks, no surprises buried under the surface.
Why Choose Us
Skid steers, forestry mulchers, and loaders tackle lots of any size — from quarter-acre residential to multi-acre commercial.
We identify protected trees, handle permit applications, and install root-zone barriers during clearing.
Stumps are ground or extracted below grade so they don't interfere with foundations, utilities, or landscaping.
We work directly with your surveyor, GC, or project manager to match clearing to your site plan.
All trees, brush, stumps, and debris are hauled to approved disposal facilities — nothing left behind.
Complete liability and workers' comp coverage on every project, from residential lots to commercial sites.
Our Process
Fast response. Honest options. Professional execution.
01Call us or send your request online — we respond fast, including after-hours emergencies.
02We assess access, risk, and tree condition, then explain exactly what needs to be done.
03You get clear options and pricing, then we rig each cut for controlled, damage-free removal.
04Our crew completes the work, hauls debris, and leaves your property clean and safe.
Based on 530+ reviews
Willie Rosario
2 months ago
Very happy to have gone with Sergio and 3Monkeys. Price was very fair and work crew was plenty and very respectful of our property. We had several trees...
Donnie Halstead
2 months ago
3 Monkeys is the best in the business to take care of all your tree needs! They arrive on time, get the job done quickly and neatly! Always clean up! Our trees...
Katie Holtman
2 months ago
Professional and quality work! I am so glad I gave them a call, they were timely and cleaned up every little piece of tree!
Mike Thompson
3 months ago
Outstanding service from start to finish. The crew was professional, efficient, and left our yard looking better than ever. Highly recommend 3 Monkeys!
Jennifer Cruz
3 months ago
Called for emergency tree removal after a storm and they were out the same day. Fair pricing and excellent work. Will definitely use again!
If you have any questions, just give us a call — we're happy to help.
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After clearing, leftover stumps are ground below grade so your lot is truly build-ready with no hidden obstacles.
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