Land Clearing Cost Guide for East Tennessee
Ballpark numbers to help you budget before you get quotes. Hills, rock and access swing prices a lot here, so treat these as rough ranges.
- Forestry mulching, lot clearing & brush removal
- Crews experienced with hillsides and rocky ground
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These are general ranges commonly quoted for this kind of work. Actual prices depend on your property and the contractor. The only way to know your price is a quote.
Typical ranges
| Type of work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry mulching, light brush | ~$1,000 to $2,500 per acre | Gentle ground, small saplings |
| Forestry mulching, heavy brush or slopes | ~$2,500 to $5,000 per acre | Dense privet/honeysuckle, larger trees, hills |
| Full lot clearing (trees, stumps, roots) | ~$3,300 to $7,000+ per acre | Rock and debris disposal drive cost |
| Hourly machine rate (mulcher) | ~$125 to $300 per hour | Common for smaller jobs |
| Hand crew clearing (steep / view work) | Often priced by the day | Slower but gentler on slopes |
What drives the price
- Slope. Steep ground slows machines or requires hand crews.
- Density and tree size. Thick invasive brush and large hardwoods take longer.
- Stumps and rock. Removing stumps and dealing with shallow rock adds significant cost.
- Debris. Mulching avoids disposal; hauling is the most expensive option.
- Erosion control. Silt fence or seeding may be needed on slopes.
- Access. Narrow roads and tight driveways can limit equipment.
Getting an accurate quote
- Know roughly how much area you want cleared, and mark it.
- Note the slope and any rock outcrops.
- Flag trees you want to keep.
- Decide whether you need stumps removed (for building) or just brush gone.
- Ask how debris and erosion control will be handled.
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