Owner-Led. Team-Executed. Greater Cincinnati.
One standard across every job. Clear communication, serious equipment, and people who stand behind their work.
“Greater Cincinnati is where I grew up, where I work, and where I’m building this company. I started Merten Land Clearing because I saw a gap — property owners couldn’t find a contractor who would show up when they said, quote honestly, and actually communicate through the job. That’s the standard I hold myself to on every job.”
Owner-operated land clearing based in Loveland, Ohio.
Merten Land Clearing & Excavation is a Greater Cincinnati land clearing and excavation company built around one principle: do the work right, communicate clearly, and document everything. We serve residential and commercial property owners across Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, Warren counties, and more — from single-lot clearing in Loveland and Indian Hill to multi-acre site prep in Lebanon and Batavia.
The operator model
We run an owner-operated company. The person who walks your property for the quote is the same person operating the equipment on the day of the job. No handoffs. No subcontracting. No surprises on site.
That means the person most invested in the outcome of your job is always the one doing the work.
Greater Cincinnati experience
Cincinnati-area terrain is unique — heavy clay soils, steep hillsides, dense invasive growth, and varied drainage challenges. We understand the local conditions that affect clearing timelines, equipment selection, and drainage outcomes on residential properties across this region.
Every quote reflects actual site conditions — not a price-per-acre formula applied sight unseen.
What separates a good land clearing contractor from a bad one.
The difference shows up in the details — clear communication beforehand, thorough documentation throughout, and a finished site that perfectly matches your expectations.
Fast response
We hold a 5-minute response standard on quote requests and missed calls. Your project does not sit in a voicemail queue for three days.
Clear quoting
Every quote accounts for real site conditions — access, terrain, density, drainage, and disposal. No lowball estimates designed to get the job and add costs on site.
Jobsite documentation
We capture before-and-after photos and 4K video on every project. You know exactly what happened on your property — useful for HOA approvals, permits, and records.
Correct equipment
We match the machine to the job. Forestry mulcher, excavator, skid steer, or bush hog — the right tool prevents unnecessary site damage and keeps costs honest.
No disappearing act
We show up when we say we will and finish what we start. That sounds basic — but it is not universal in this industry.
Practical site advice
If your drainage is going to cause a problem after clearing, we say so before the machine starts. We see a lot of land — and we tell you what we see.
The right machine and equipment for the right job.
Over-sized equipment damages sites. Under-sized equipment costs extra time and money. We run a focused equipment lineup selected specifically for residential and light commercial land work in Greater Cincinnati.
Skid
Grading, debris cleanup, material moving, and site finishing work — especially useful in tight areas after clearing.
Excavator
Excavation, pond digging, culvert work, stump removal, and trench work on residential sites with limited access.
Dump
Debris haul-off, fill delivery, and material transport — keeping the site clean and reducing project time.
Dozer
Heavier push clearing, cut-and-fill grading, and terrain work that requires tracked stability on slopes and clay.
Forestry
Dense brush, saplings, and trees up to 8” diameter — mulched in a single pass with no haul-off required.
Bush
Fields, pastures, and open areas with heavy grass, light brush, and brush clearing on larger acreage — efficient single-pass coverage.
Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky & Southeast Indiana.
We serve residential and light commercial properties across the tri-state area — Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana — within the Greater Cincinnati metro and surrounding region.
Hamilton County, OH
- Cincinnati
- Indian Hill
- Anderson Township
- Blue Ash
- Montgomery
- Madeira
- Mariemont
- Hyde Park
- Symmes Township
Clermont County, OH
- Loveland
- Milford
- Batavia
- Amelia
- Union Township
- Miami Township
- Goshen Township
- Pierce Township
Butler County, OH
- West Chester
- Hamilton
- Fairfield
- Monroe
- Middletown
- Oxford area
Warren County, OH
- Mason
- Lebanon
- Maineville
- Deerfield Township
- Springboro
- Kings Mills
- Landen
- South Lebanon
Northern Kentucky
- Covington
- Florence
- Burlington
- Newport
- Erlanger
- Boone County
- Campbell County
- Kenton County
Southeast Indiana
- Lawrenceburg
- Aurora
- Dearborn County
Projects further out considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to ask about your location.
What we stand for.
These aren’t marketing words — they are the standards we hold ourselves to on every job, on every property, with every client.
Honesty first
If the job isn’t right for our equipment, we say so. If there’s a drainage issue that will cause a problem after clearing, we tell you before the machine starts. You get the truth — not a sales pitch.
Accountability
We show up when we say we will, finish what we start, and stand behind our work. If something isn’t right, we make it right. Full stop.
Craftsmanship
Land clearing and excavation are skilled trades. We take pride in the quality of the work — clean edges, proper grade, and a site that looks better than we found it.
Respect for the land
We work on people’s properties — often land they have owned for generations. We treat every site with care: minimal unnecessary disturbance, clean work areas, and documented results.
Clear communication
We respond fast, quote clearly, and keep you informed. No ghosting, no confusion, no surprise charges. Scope, price, and timeline are agreed on before we touch the site.
Owner's investment
Because it’s my name on every job — not a franchise, not a subcontractor — I have a personal stake in every outcome. That changes how the work gets done.
Send us the property. We'll take it from there.
Share your address, photos, and what you need. We respond fast and quote clearly — no call centers, no runaround.
What Greater Cincinnati property owners are saying.
Real feedback from residential property owners across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana.
“Had about two acres of dense honeysuckle and brush that had completely taken over the back half of our Indian Hill property. Merten came out, gave a clear quote, and had it done in a single day. Forestry mulching was the right call — no burn pile, no hauling, and the land looked incredible after. Communication throughout was excellent.”
Jeff M. Indian Hill, OH
“Used Merten for brush hogging and finish grading on a field in Mason. He showed up on time, did exactly what was quoted, and the drainage work he suggested actually fixed a water problem we’d dealt with for three years. Straightforward, honest contractor. Would absolutely use again.”
Sarah K. Mason, OH
“Had a pond excavated on our Milford property for livestock. Merten walked the site with me first, explained where to place it for the best natural water collection, and had it done on schedule. Before-and-after video was a nice touch I wasn’t expecting. Great experience start to finish.”
“Needed a retaining wall to stop a slope from eroding into our yard in Anderson Township. Fair quote, solid work, and they cleaned up when done. He also caught a drainage issue on the uphill side that would have caused problems later. Really appreciated the honest advice beyond just the job itself.”