Land Clearing Southern Highlands

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A Man is Driving a Bulldozer on a Dirt Road — Simon Dickson Excavations in Moss Vale, NSW

Southern Highlands Land Clearing

Overgrown blocks and bushfire-prone areas can be tough to manage—but with the right tools and team, you can take back control of your land.


At Simon Dickson Excavations, we offer professional land clearing in the Southern Highlands to help homeowners, rural property owners, and developers prepare their sites safely and efficiently. Whether you’re building, expanding, or just trying to maintain your property, we clear everything from thick scrub to stubborn tree roots.


We also specialise in firebreaks to help you meet safety standards and protect your land from bushfire risk. With decades of local experience, we plan each job to suit your terrain and goals, using the right equipment to get the job done without unnecessary damage. Our work is clean, fast, and always tailored to what you need.


Give us a call on 0412 929 892 to get your land cleared or firebreak sorted—no hassle, just straight-up expert service.

Fire-Ready Land Preparation

A well-prepared site makes all the difference. Whether you’re clearing for a shed pad, fencing, access track, or future build, we’ll work with you to understand the layout and deliver results that last.


For fire safety, we create firebreaks that help reduce fuel load and slow the spread of flames—essential for rural or bushland properties. We stay up to date with safety and council regulations to ensure your firebreaks meet the mark.


Every property is different, so we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll adapt to slopes, thick vegetation, or uneven ground to give you a practical, usable result. When you’re ready to clear the way, we’re ready to make it happen—reliably, efficiently, and with a team that knows the Southern Highlands inside and out.

There is a Large Pile of Wood in the Middle of a Field — Simon Dickson Excavations in Moss Vale, NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need council approval before land clearing on my property?

    In many regions, land clearing—especially on larger lots or in environmentally sensitive areas—requires approval from your local council. This is to ensure that protected vegetation, native wildlife, and watercourses are not disturbed without proper assessment. There may also be zoning or fire management overlays that restrict how and where clearing can take place. Always check with your local authority, or consult a town planner, before starting major clearing works.

  • What’s involved in creating a firebreak, and how wide should it be?

    A firebreak involves clearing vegetation, debris, and other flammable materials in a strip along property boundaries, fence lines, or around structures to act as a buffer in the event of a bushfire. The required width varies depending on your state or local fire authority’s guidelines but often ranges from 3 to 10 metres wide. Proper firebreaks are planned strategically to slow the fire’s spread and provide access for firefighting efforts. They must also be maintained regularly to remain effective.

  • How is land clearing different from general excavation or earthmoving?

    While excavation focuses on shaping or removing soil for construction, land clearing specifically involves removing vegetation such as trees, shrubs, undergrowth, and stumps to prepare a site for access, building, or agriculture. It often involves chainsaws, mulchers, dozers, or excavators with specialised attachments. Clearing is typically the first step in large-scale earthworks projects and may be done with environmental management or fire safety in mind.