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2026 Pricing Guide

How Much Does Brush Clearing Cost in Texas?

Complete guide to brush clearing costs per acre in Texas. Get accurate pricing for cedar removal, mesquite clearing, and pasture reclamation.

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Texas Brush Clearing Cost: Quick Answer

$1,500-$2,500
Light Brush
Grass, weeds, small brush
$2,500-$3,500
Medium Brush
Mixed vegetation, saplings
$3,500-$4,500
Heavy Brush
Dense cedar, mesquite

Brush clearing costs $1,500 to $4,500 per acre in Texas, depending on brush density and type. Cedar and mesquite removal typically costs $2,500-$4,500/acre.

By Brush Type

Brush Clearing Costs by Vegetation Type

Different types of brush require different approaches and pricing.

Cedar (Juniper) Removal

Common throughout Central Texas and Hill Country

High Demand
$2,500 - $4,500/acre

Cedar consumes excessive groundwater (30+ gallons/day/tree), crowds out native grasses, and creates fire risk. Forestry mulching is ideal—the mulch suppresses regrowth.

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Mesquite Removal

Common in blackland prairie and West Texas

Deep Roots
$2,000 - $4,000/acre

Mesquite has deep taproots that make manual removal nearly impossible. Forestry mulching grinds below ground level to prevent regrowth. May need follow-up treatment for persistent regrowth.

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Mixed Brush & Undergrowth

Hackberry, elm, privet, vines, understory

Common
$1,500 - $3,500/acre

Mixed brush includes various species of varying sizes. Easier to clear than single-species thickets. Good candidates for selective clearing to preserve desirable trees.

Light Brush & Overgrowth

Tall grass, weeds, small brush under 3"

Lowest Cost
$1,500 - $2,500/acre

Light vegetation clears quickly and efficiently. Common on neglected residential lots, abandoned pastures, and fence lines. May include prickly pear and small cedar/mesquite seedlings.

By Acreage

Brush Clearing Cost by Project Size

Project SizePer-Acre CostTotal Project Range
Under 1 acre$2,500 - $4,000$1,500 - $4,000
1-5 acres$2,000 - $3,500$2,000 - $17,500
5-10 acres$1,800 - $3,000$9,000 - $30,000
10-20 acres$1,500 - $2,800$15,000 - $56,000
20+ acres$1,200 - $2,500$24,000+
Results

What Professional Brush Clearing Looks Like

Before brush clearing - dense cedar brush
BEFORE
After brush clearing - cleared property
AFTER

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FAQ

Brush Clearing Cost Questions

Brush clearing in Texas costs $1,500 to $4,500 per acre depending on brush density and type. Light brush (grass, weeds, small brush) runs $1,500-$2,500/acre. Medium brush (mixed vegetation, young trees) costs $2,500-$3,500/acre. Heavy brush (dense mesquite, cedar, mature brush) ranges from $3,500-$4,500/acre.
Clearing brush from 1 acre typically costs $2,500-$4,000 in Texas for average vegetation. Small projects under 2 acres have higher per-acre costs due to equipment mobilization. Light brush on 1 acre runs $2,500-$3,000, while heavy brush can reach $3,500-$4,500.
Forestry mulching is typically the cheapest professional method for brush clearing. It's a single-pass process that eliminates hauling and disposal costs. For small areas (under 1/4 acre), DIY with a brush mower may be cheaper, but professional equipment is 10-20x faster for anything larger.
Cedar (juniper) brush clearing costs $2,500-$4,500 per acre depending on density. Light cedar runs $2,500-$3,000/acre, medium density $3,000-$3,800/acre, and heavy cedar thickets $3,800-$4,500/acre. Cedar is ideal for forestry mulching, which prevents regrowth.
Mesquite brush clearing costs $2,000-$4,000 per acre in Texas. Light mesquite runs $2,000-$2,500/acre, while dense mesquite thickets with mature trees cost $3,500-$4,000/acre. Mesquite has deep taproots, so forestry mulching that grinds below ground level is recommended.
Basic brush clearing with forestry mulching grinds brush and small trees to ground level, which is sufficient for most purposes. If you need stumps removed below grade (for construction), that's typically an additional $100-$300 per stump or $500-$1,500/acre for heavy stump grinding.
Professional brush clearing typically clears 1-3 acres per day depending on density. Light brush: 2-3 acres/day. Medium brush: 1-2 acres/day. Heavy brush: 0.5-1 acre/day. A 5-acre property with medium brush typically takes 3-5 days.
The main cost factors are: (1) Brush density and type - light vs. heavy, (2) Property size - larger projects cost less per acre, (3) Terrain - rocky or steep ground costs more, (4) Accessibility - remote locations may have mobilization fees, (5) Additional services - stump grinding, grading, erosion control.

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