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Land Clearing
Land clearing is the removal of trees, brush, stumps, and surface obstacles so a parcel can be built on, farmed, or maintained — from a single building lot to multi-acre tracts.
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JL Landworx | Princeton, Minnesota
Land Clearing | Forestry Mulching
Excavation | Boulder Walls
Full Service Site Development
We are the standard
What sets us apart
Small enough to know our customers, equipped enough to serve them well. We approach every project with THE standard, and we let the finished work do the talking. Our goal is simple: A project we're proud to put our name on, and a customer proud to call it theirs. Sit back and enjoy the show
Core capabilities
Site work - clearing to completion
From forest to finished site, we handle the land work, start to finish. From clearing, grubbing and forestry mulching to excavation, grading, and boulder retaining walls
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Forestry Mulching
Forestry mulching grinds brush and small trees in place with a single machine, leaving a layer of mulch on the ground — a fast, low-disturbance way to clear land without dozing, piling, or burning.
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Excavation
Excavation is the controlled removal and placement of soil to prepare a site for construction — from foundations and basements to utilities, driveways, and drainage.
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Boulder Walls
Boulder retaining walls can manage grade changes using natural stone set on a prepared base with planned drainage, subject to the site, design, and applicable approvals.
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Snow Removal
Commercial and residential snow removal keeps lots, drives, and access routes open through Minnesota winters. Ask about seasonal service when you request a quote.
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Connected site services
- Whole tree chipping
- Stump grinding
- Underbrush clearing
- Buckthorn removal
- Wooded acreage clearing
- Access road and trail clearing
- Overgrown acreage reclamation
- 1-100+ acre clearing
From rough ground to finished grade
No tree too tough. No ground too rough
Meet the owner
The standard starts with us
Jordan LaVine owns JL Landworx, a Princeton, Minnesota forestry and excavation company serving Central Minnesota and the greater Twin Cities. Established in 2021 and backed by more than a decade of experience working in the woods, JL Landworx has grown into a skilled local team that takes on tough jobs, finds a way to get them done, and takes pride in the result. We believe in hard work, doing right by our customers, and bringing a little small-town pride to everything we do.
2021
Established
10+
Years in the industry
From first conversation to handoff
A clear path to the work
Every property is different. The sequence stays understandable from the first conversation through the handoff.
Talk through the project
Share the property, intended use, plans, timing, and the problems the work needs to solve.
Walk and scope the site
We review access, visible conditions, material handling, protection needs, and how the work connects to other trades.
Receive a written quote
The scope states what is included, what affects the schedule, and what information or approvals are still needed.
Prepare the ground
Work proceeds to the agreed limits and handoff condition, with changes discussed before the scope moves.
Straight from the field
Our Work. Our Standard
Service region
Central Minnesotaand theTwin Cities
Based in Princeton, JL Landworx serves a broad Central Minnesota and metro-area market. Explore the service-area pages for locally relevant project planning.
FAQ
Planning questions
What areas does JL Landworx serve?
We're based in Princeton, Minnesota, and work across Central Minnesota and the greater Twin Cities metro — from the northwest metro suburbs through Wright, Sherburne, and Hennepin counties and the Lake Minnetonka area. If you're not sure whether your project is in range, call 763-587-3440 and ask.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or send the quote form with a short description of your project. A site walk may be needed before quoting because access, excavation volume, material handling, and restoration affect the scope.
Do you handle both residential and commercial work?
JL Landworx serves homeowners, builders, and commercial project teams, from a single boulder wall or driveway to coordinated site development for new construction.
Can one crew handle clearing, excavation, and grading together?
Yes — that's the advantage of hiring a site contractor instead of three separate ones. We can clear the lot, excavate to plan, manage drainage, and leave the site at rough grade, so you coordinate with one company instead of several.
When is the best time of year for excavation or clearing?
Most site work runs spring through fall. Frozen ground and spring thaw can limit access and digging, and saturated sites sometimes have to wait. Winter clearing is often possible. Ask about timing for your specific site when you request a quote.
Do I need to do anything before you start?
Know the work limits and point out anything buried that is not covered by public utility marking, such as private well lines, septic components, invisible fence, or irrigation. Required locates and project approvals must be confirmed before digging.
Start with the site
Ready to talk about your project?
Tell us what you're planning. We'll walk the site, talk through the options, and give you a straight answer on cost and timing.