Clear the ground. Build with confidence.

Risto Land Management handles land clearing, excavation, grading, drainage and pond work for property owners, builders and farms across York, Durham, Simcoe and Kawartha Lakes.

York Region
Durham Region
Simcoe County
Kawartha Lakes
What We Do

Land clearing and dirt work, done right the first time.

From raw land to a finished site — clearing, grading, drainage and water features — we bring the right equipment for the job and keep you in the loop from quote to cleanup.

Land Clearing

Trees, brush and undergrowth removed to open up raw land for building, farming or resale.

Brush Removal

Overgrown brush, scrub and underbrush cleared from fence lines, yards and pasture edges.

Excavation & Grading

Rough and finish grading, leveling and excavation to get ground ready to build or plant on.

Dirt Work & Hauling

Fill, topsoil and spoil moved, placed or hauled off — balanced to the site's actual grade.

Driveways

New driveway and laneway cuts, base prep and grading for rural and residential properties.

Drainage & Culverts

Culvert installation and drainage solutions that move water off the property, not through it.

Site Prep

Lots staked, cleared and rough-graded to a build-ready pad ahead of construction.

Pond Digging

New ponds excavated and shaped for irrigation, livestock, fire protection or the view.

Pond Clean-Outs & Dredging

Silted-in ponds dredged and restored — sediment removed to bring back depth and flow.

Where We Work

Rooted in the region we grew up in.

We take on jobs across four counties, from wooded rural lots to farm fields and development sites. If your property falls in one of these areas, we're already close by.

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York Region

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Durham Region

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Simcoe County

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Kawartha Lakes

Why Risto

Straightforward work, straightforward communication.

Equipped for every job size

From single-lot clearing to full site prep, our crews and equipment scale to the size of the property and the scope of the work.

Local to your property

Working across York, Durham, Simcoe and Kawartha Lakes means familiarity with local terrain, access roads and rural lot layouts.

Free, no-pressure on-site quotes

We walk the property with you, talk through what needs to come out, and give you a clear number before any work starts.

Ready to see the land underneath?

Call or email for a free on-site quote — no obligation.