This is the process of clearing the land of obstacles such as brush, uneven ground, trees, rocks, and other debris. This can be accomplished through the use of various equipment such as chainsaws, backhoes, big bulldozers, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery. On some land clearing jobs, the owner can do it themselves if it is a small job and does not require moving large trees and large rocks. If the owners cannot do the work themselves, they will hire a professional grounds-clearing company to do it. What will actually be removed will depend on the type of offset selected. If you want it cleared for walkability around the property, fire safety, or to restore overgrown views, one person would have to do selective land clearance. This would remove all debris and brush, but leave the desirable and established trees alone. All will be removed if the clearing is for farmland or pasture. If it is for a residential or commercial building, everything would be removed and it would only be left behind, leaving an area of ​​land.

clearing cost

The actual cost of this job would depend on the company you hire and what you need to clean. It also depends on whether the terrain is grassy, ​​sloping, brushy, flat, heavily or sparsely wooded, or a combination of any of these. The company will also take into account the accessibility of the land and local regulations. They may even charge an hourly rate.

• Few trees and light vegetation–$20 to $200 per acre

• Sloping land with few trees and overgrown brush: $500 to $2,000 per acre

• Wooded or heavily wooded–$3,000 to $6.00 or more per acre

In most states, you will need to have a permit to clear land, unless it is included as part of an approved building permit. A separate permit could cost anywhere from $50 to $200 or more.

Types of clearing

• Controlled burning: This is one of the most dangerous methods and involves starting and maintaining a controlled fire. This will need to be done until all the bushes and trees have been burned. Once the fire is extinguished, land can be cleared using construction equipment such as a bulldozer.

• Pushover: Involves the use of construction equipment to push the trees. They will start with the roots intact. All trees will be moved to a location to be processed as mulch material or for sale.

• Cut and mulch: Trees on the land are cut down and moved to a processing location. The stumps are left in the ground where they can later be dug out of the ground or turned into mulch material.