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Cost Guide · 2026
Most land clearing jobs we quote cost $1,500 to $2,800 per acre for light brush and $2,800 to $4,500 per acre for heavy cedar and mesquite. Small lots under an acre run $1,200 to $3,500. Here is what goes into the price.
Price Ranges
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Light brush clearing | $1,500–$2,800 per acre |
| Cedar & mesquite / heavy brush mix | $2,800–$4,500 per acre |
| Small lots (under 1 acre) | $1,200–$3,500 total |
These are the typical ranges we quote across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. You always get an exact written price after a free on-site walkthrough.
What Drives the Price
Examples
| Example job | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Half-acre home lot, mixed brush | $1,200–$3,500 |
| 3 acres of light brush pasture | $4,500–$8,400 |
| 5 acres of heavy cedar | $14,000–$22,500 |
| 10 acres of light brush | $15,000–$28,000 |
Examples are simple acres × price-per-acre math from the ranges above. Larger jobs often land at the low end of the range.
Mulching vs. Bulldozing
Forestry mulching grinds brush in place and leaves mulch on the ground. No burn piles, no hauling, less soil disturbance, and grass grows back through the mulch.
Traditional clearing with a dozer pushes everything into piles that then have to be burned or hauled. It makes sense when you need bare dirt for a building pad, but it costs more in cleanup and leaves soil open to erosion.
For most pasture, fence line, hunting land and lot clearing, mulching is the cleaner and often cheaper choice.
Get Your Price
Questions
Typically $1,500 to $2,800 for light brush and $2,800 to $4,500 for heavy cedar, mesquite or thick brush. Your exact price comes after a free on-site walkthrough.
For brush and pasture it is often cheaper overall, because there are no burn piles to deal with and nothing to haul away.
No. On-site estimates are free with no obligation.
Most jobs are priced by the acre or by the job. Some small jobs and fence lines are priced by the hour. You get a written price before work starts.
Forestry mulching grinds stumps to about ground level. Full stump removal, grading and pad prep are quoted separately.
Send a work order online or call us. We'll walk your property with you and give you a clear price, with no cost and no obligation.
