At TM Property Solutions, our family-owned company has worked on all project types, big and small. Therefore, we understand the many factors that affect price points when estimating overall costs. Below, we’ll delve further into what you should know about this, clearing methods, and more.
How Land Clearing Companies Estimate Their Costs
According to Forbes, clearing land across the States can leave you paying as little as a mere $100 or as much as an outstanding $11,800. However, the average landowner can expect to pay roughly $3,100. More specifically, our southern Florida neighbors will likely see per-acre rates of $1,223 to $2,497, with projects usually averaging $1,860.
The primary factors that determine these costs are as follows.
The Density of Your Land
While determining land size in acres plays a big role in finding the cost of land clearing, the land density of these acres causes a rise or drop in prices. For instance, since land clearing includes removing trees, shrubs, boulders, and grass, the more there are, the more work your property needs. So, clearing a small 1/4-acre, densely wooded area could cost the same as a half-acre that doesn’t need as much clearing.
On average, a lightly lined forest area costs three to six times less to clear than a dense one. That means while bulldozing one acre of lightly forested land averages between $580 to $2,100, a heavily forested one will have a higher range of $3,300 to $5,600.
Florida Land Conditions
It’s not just about the foliage since the land should be safe and convenient to work on. Because a steep-sloped terrain is hard to navigate with heavy machinery, it’s less accessible than flat terrain and, therefore, costs more.
Hilly areas also raise the risk of soil erosion as the experts uproot vegetation. So, erosion-preventative measures can help keep the land sturdy while protecting your crops, flowers, and other greenery from improper growth and desertification.
Some include introducing stabilizers like mulch while creating sediment traps to collect runoff water. Some experts also divide the project to handle it in phases.
Other Factors That Affect Costs
Land clearing costs are also dependent on:
- Types of removals necessary, from stump clearing to tree excavations
- Site preparation costs
- Permit requirements
- Hourly labor rates of the professionals
- Equipment expenses for machinery used throughout the project
Clearing Methods
Before an expert works on your property, they’ll consider the land’s size and complexity to determine the appropriate clearing method. For instance, if you live in a tight residential area where you don’t have much land and lots of close by neighbors, a skid steer mulcher is best. It clears up to two acres daily for $2,500, chopping away at trees no thicker than 6 inches in diameter, alongside surrounding brush.
Heavy duty machines may be used to cover a large area faster and save on your workers’ hourly rates. Some machines can clear two to five acres each day.
How To Save Money on Your Land-Clearing Project
Luckily, just as some factors increase the costs of land clearing, others lower them. One of the best ways to do the latter is by shredding your tree remains and turning it into mulch. This mulch proves beneficial since it delivers nutrients to your remaining vegetation and reduces debris removal and tree removal fees since these natural materials don’t need hauling off your property.
Other ways to save include:
- Reusing existing material such as soil to fill in uneven land areas to reduce land grading charges
- Only clearing what’s necessary
- Planning ahead so that no time is wasted
Need Property Solutions in Florida? It’s in Our Name!
Clearing your property can prove dangerous, taking trained experts, proven methods, and top-of-the-line equipment for a job well done. At TM Property Solutions, our dedicated and hard-working team uses these to provide high-quality services for 100% customer satisfaction.
For land clearing in Florida, call (863) 216-3166 for a free estimate today!
