Land Clearing Cost CalculatorEstimate Your Texas Project
Use our pricing guide to estimate land clearing costs for your Texas property. Calculate by acreage, vegetation type, and terrain conditions.
Note: These are estimates for budget planning. Get a free on-site assessment for accurate project pricing. Actual costs may vary based on site conditions.
How to Estimate Your Clearing Cost
Find Your Base Price
Look up the per-acre cost for your vegetation type in the table below.
Adjust for Terrain
Add percentage adjustments for rocky, steep, or difficult access terrain.
Multiply by Acreage
Multiply the adjusted per-acre cost by your total acres.
Base Pricing by Vegetation Type
2025 Texas land clearing rates (forestry mulching)
| Vegetation Type | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Light brush/saplings | $1,200/acre | $2,000/acre |
| Moderate brush | $1,800/acre | $3,000/acre |
| Heavy brush | $2,500/acre | $4,000/acre |
| Cedar (Hill Country) | $2,000/acre | $4,000/acre |
| Mesquite (South TX) | $2,500/acre | $4,500/acre |
| Dense cedar brake | $2,800/acre | $5,000/acre |
| Heavy mesquite + root grubbing | $3,500/acre | $5,500/acre |
Terrain Adjustment Factors
Add these percentages to your base price
Sample Project Estimates
Common Texas land clearing project budgets
5 acres, light brush, flat
10 acres, moderate brush, rolling
25 acres, cedar (Hill Country)
50 acres, heavy brush, rocky
100 acres, mesquite w/ root grubbing
200 acres, mixed brush, phased
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Get Free Site AssessmentFactors That Affect Your Cost
Increases Cost
- ↑Rocky terrain requiring careful navigation
- ↑Steep slopes (more time, safety concerns)
- ↑Mesquite requiring root treatment
- ↑Limited equipment access
- ↑Selective clearing around trees to preserve
May Reduce Cost
- ↓Large acreage (volume discounts)
- ↓Flat, easy-access terrain
- ↓Light vegetation density
- ↓Clear-cut (no trees to preserve)
- ↓Multi-year phased contracts
Additional Services & Costs
Root Grubbing
+$1,000 - $2,000/acre
For permanent mesquite removal
Chemical Follow-up
$200 - $500/acre
Per treatment (2-3 treatments typical)
Stump Grinding
$300 - $600/acre
Beyond standard mulching
Debris Hauling
$400 - $800/acre
If not mulched in place
Reseeding
$150 - $400/acre
Native grass seed + application
Fence Removal
$2 - $5/linear foot
Temporary removal/reinstall
Cost Calculator FAQs
Common questions about clearing costs
Get an Accurate Quote for Your Property
These estimates are helpful for planning, but every property is unique. Get a free on-site assessment for accurate project pricing.