Brush Clearing Business in Ontario
Large market with cottage country and agricultural demand
Ontario Quick Facts
Tax Rate: 13% HST
WSIB: MANDATORY for construction
Hourly Rate: $150–$250/hr
Per-Acre Rate: $500–$2,500/acre
Season: April–November (ground conditions)
Key Market: Cottages, farms, development
WSIB is Mandatory
Ontario requires WSIB coverage for all construction sole proprietors. Register at wsib.ca. Premium: ~$1.61 per $100 of earnings.
Ontario Brush Clearing Rates
Hourly Rates
$150–$250/hr
With forestry mulcher. Brock Excavation and similar contractors.
Per-Acre Rates
$500–$2,500/acre
Light brush: $500–$800/acre. Heavy vegetation: $1,500–$2,500/acre.
Ontario Markets
Cottage Country
Muskoka, Kawarthas, and Georgian Bay. Lot clearing, view improvements, shoreline access. Premium rates for remote access.
Agricultural
Pasture restoration, fence line clearing, field expansion. Strong demand in Eastern and Southwestern Ontario.
Development Sites
Pre-construction clearing for residential and commercial projects. Work with general contractors and developers.
Utility ROW
Hydro One and municipal utility contracts for right-of-way maintenance. Multi-year contracts available.
Starting Your Ontario Business
1. Register Business
$60 via Ontario Business Registry. Renew every 5 years.
2. Register for WSIB (Mandatory)
Required for construction. Register at wsib.ca. Premium ~$1.61/$100.
3. Equipment Investment
CTL with high-flow: $40,000–$80,000 used. Forestry mulcher: $10,000–$30,000 used.
4. One-Call Registration
Ontario One Call is legally required. Fines up to $10,000 for digging without locates. 5-day turnaround — plan ahead.
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