When it comes time to clear a parcel for a new purpose, you want professionals to remove brush and old trees. Before hiring a team and moving forward with development, though, it’s important to understand the cost to clear land per acre, which allows you to assess the financial feasibility of your plan.
Use the information in this land clearing pricing guide to help you understand what you can expect to pay.
Price Quotes Are Based on the Area That Needs Clearing
It’s common for price quotes to be based on the land clearing cost per acre. As a general rule, larger spaces with more acres will have a higher price quote, while smaller areas will cost less.
If you want a narrow trail cleared, you’ll pay less than when removing overgrowth from a bigger space where you want to erect a building. Discussing your plans for the cleared area with the land-clearing company is helpful. The experts can give you advice on exactly how much of your property you need to clear to meet your goals.
Thickness of the Trees and Brush Affects the Cost
It costs more to remove brush and trees from dense lots than from those with sparser plant growth. A parcel with thicker vegetation may cost two to five times more to clear.
Thick trees and brush take longer to remove and require heavier machinery than areas with limited tree growth. If the trees are growing tightly together, it might be more difficult to use certain types of machinery at first, which will make the process take longer and cost more. Certain large trees might need removal by hand with chainsaws, further complicating the work.
Small, young trees can be removed by bulldozers or brush-cutting machines. This greatly speeds up the process, reducing the overall cost.
Severely Sloped Properties May Cost More To Clear
When clearing a piece of property that has severe slopes, it’s a difficult job that requires extra time and care. Some machinery is dangerous to use on slopes, while other heavy-duty equipment might only struggle if the sloped ground is wet.
After removing all the vegetation, there might be a need to grade the land after clearing it to prevent water from collecting in low spots. If so, the cost to clear and prepare the parcel will increase.
How You Handle the Debris Affects the Cost Estimate
After doing the clearing work, moving the debris to an out-of-the-way area on the property costs more than leaving it in place. The cost increases even more to haul large downed trees and boulders to a remote area off-site.
If you choose to mulch the brush, small trees, and downed branches, you’ll save more compared to using other options. Some property clearing businesses choose to burn the branches and debris, which may cost a little more than mulching.
People who want to develop the cleared lot for retail or residential purposes might choose to leave some trees standing to improve visual appeal. Finding ways to incorporate some of the existing boulders into the landscaping helps avoid having to haul them away. Land clearing experts can provide advice in these areas.
If the Lot Has Existing Infrastructure, the Cost Increases
When you want land clearing professionals to work on a parcel that has some development already, the cost will rise. If they have to work around utility lines, existing buildings, or other personal property, the job will take longer and cost more. They might need to avoid using certain pieces of heavy-duty equipment around nearby buildings, forcing the job to take longer.
The Proximity to Property Borders Can Complicate Land Clearing
If you want to clear a section of your property that is near a neighboring property, care is required when felling trees. This means the job will take more time. Smaller equipment may be required to safely maneuver around the obstacles without causing unwanted damage, resulting in a higher cost for the work.
You do not want to see a tree dropped onto a neighbor’s fence or property inadvertently. Such mistakes could cause damage and leave the workers liable for the cost of repairs. They’ll do everything necessary to avoid such mistakes, even if that requires them to work cautiously near the property lines, driving up the price of the work.
Trust Kabar Outdoor Services for a Free Land Clearing Quote
When you want help understanding the factors affecting land clearing prices, Kabar Outdoor Services is eager to provide advice. We will inspect the property and provide a free cost estimate, depending on the size of your space and the density of the brush.
To learn more about determining land clearing expenses, use our online contact form or call us today at (321) 415-9939. We serve Seminole County, FL, and the surrounding areas.
