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Avoid Costly City Fines with Brush Clearing in Indianapolis

Writer: John Schott
John Schott
Oct 8
2 min read

If you own an empty corner lot in Indianapolis, you know how quickly nature can take over. One minute it’s just a little bit of weeds, and the next, 1-to-2-inch small trees and heavy brush are completely blocking the street view and swallowing the public right-of-way (0:14).


That is exactly what happened to one local property owner recently. After a neighbor complained about overgrown brush hanging over the street, the City of Indianapolis stepped in regarding a code violation (0:14). Facing potential city fees, the owner knew they needed to act fast. They needed brush clearing in Indianapolis.


That’s when they called Schott Services.


The Challenge: A "Hidden" Sidewalk

When John Schott arrived at the property with his heavy-duty brush cutting equipment, the overgrowth was so dense you couldn't even tell a public walkway existed (0:20).

"I didn't realize there was a sidewalk there," John said while looking over the thick wall of vegetation (2:32). "I mean, it kind of makes sense, but you couldn't really see it." (2:32)

Leaving a sidewalk in this condition is a surefire way to rack up expensive municipal fines. The city requires right-of-way clearances to ensure pedestrian safety and clear visibility for drivers, especially on high-traffic corner lots.


The Solution: Heavy-Duty Brush Cutting

John fired up the brush cutter and went to work, mowing down the thick brush, honeysuckle, and small trees right down to the curb (0:20). After clearing away layers of tangled overgrowth and digging back accumulation of dirt, a perfectly intact concrete sidewalk was finally revealed (2:26).

The property was brought back into legal compliance quickly, safely, and efficiently—saving the owner from dealing with escalating city fees.


Got an Overgrown Lot? Don't Wait for a Violation!

You don't have to tackle heavy hauling and clearing on your own. Whether you are dealing with a city warning or just want to get ahead of the overgrowth before winter, Schott Services is here to handle the hard work for you.


We specialize in:

  • Brush cutting and clearing (2:53)

  • Right-of-way clearances (2:26)

  • Honeysuckle and shrub removal

  • Junk removal and yard transformations


Contact Us Today

Get your greater Indy area property back in top shape! Contact John Schott for a quick, reliable estimate:

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