Land Clearing Cost
Land Clearing Cost
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Land clearing plays a vital role in modern construction projects. Typically, this process will cost between $1,300-$5,200.
What Are Land Clearing Services?
Land clearing refers directly to the process of uprooting and clearing vegetation in a certain area. This is done to prepare a site for an upcoming construction project. It can be done prior to construction in order to clear land for laying foundations, but it is not considered part of regular cleaning and maintenance.
Whenever land clearing services are performed, the professionals will remove any vegetation or other obstructions on the land. Of course, this may include the removal of any plants, trees, bush, stumps, rocks, or any other potential obstructions.
Why Is Land Clearing Necessary?
Land clearing is a necessity before any construction project gets underway. When purchasing land with the intent to build, there will be many obstacles in the way. This includes things like trees and plants that must be cleared out of the area.
Clearing the land of any obstructions will allow for a better overall view of the property, enabling the proper building decisions. It’s nearly impossible to build a safe and stable structure without first completing clearing the land.
Land clearing also plays an important role in the agriculture industry. Soil loses some of its nutrients as time goes on, so clearing the land can remove excess vegetation that’s ultimately taking away the nutrients. This makes it much easier for the future growth of new vegetation on the land.
How Much Does Land Clearing Cost?
As mentioned above, land clearing will cost an average of $3,100, with a likely range of $1,300-$5,200. The cheapest this service can be is $100. Meanwhile, projects on large, densely wooded properties may cost upward of $11,000 total.
Here is a quick breakdown of average land clearing costs:
| Lowest Cost | $100 |
| Average Cost | $3,100 |
| Highest Cost | $11,800 |
Land Clearing Cost Factors
As you have read, the cost of this service can vary drastically. However, you can get a sense of how much you’ll pay by evaluating the following cost factors.
Land Size And Condition
Today, clearing a square foot of land costs between $1-$2. This means an acre of land can cost anywhere from $700-$5,900 to clear.
The overall condition of the land plays a huge role in the final price. $600-$5,800 could be the difference in cost between light land clearing and dense land clearing services.
Equipment Needed
Depending on the necessary equipment for this task, equipment costs can range from $100-$5,000 per day. Smaller jobs can be handled by using shovels. Bigger jobs call for excavation and tree removal equipment, costing up to $5,000.
Accessibility
Accessibility issues will come with higher costs. If your land is in a hard-to-access area, your total clearing costs could more than double at the end of the project.
Labor
Most professionals will charge between $120-$250 per hour. In most cases, clearing an acre of land can take up 3-4 hours total.
Necessary Permits
Land clearing does require a permit. Most of these permits range from $175-$500 in cost. You will pay more in the event you need to excavate or demolish the land.
The exact amount you’ll have to pay for a permit very much depends on location.
Land Surveying
Land surveying ultimately costs between $300-$1,900. Size and complexity of the land are the biggest factors in determining the final bill.
Tree Removal
Expect to pay between $200-$2,000 for tree removal services. Palm trees and younger trees are much easier to remove compared to established pine and maple trees.
Grading And Leveling
Land grading and leveling is charged by square footage. Typically, this costs between $1-$4 per square foot.
Debris Removal
Junk removal for any remaining debris can cost up to $600, on average. You have the option to rent a dumpster, instead, which is oftentimes cheaper.
What Are The Different Types Of Land Clearing?
Below are a few methods/types of land clearing services provided by the professionals at Phoenix Trim A Tree.
New Construction Land Clearing
Before excavation can start or a foundation poured the land needs to be cleared from trees, brush, stumps, and undergrowth. Even small parcels of land can be thick with plant life that would take weeks or months to clear by hand. Our team has the right land clearing equipment to make this process fast, affordable, and keep your new construction project on schedule.
Road And Trail Clearing
If you’ve bought new property and are planning on building a home, cabin, or need to provide access through an area land must be cleared for the road or trail. Our team will come and carefully follow your plans for roads leading to your property.
Storm Damage Clearing
We are available for 24 hour emergency cleanup service in the event of storms or other emergencies. Phoenix frequently has high winds during the Monsoon season and some can be particularly nasty and devastating.
Many times a year a storm strong enough to create a trail of debris passes through the valley. If you find your home hit particularly hard by a wind storm and need damaged trees removed, contact us today!
Agricultural Land Clearing
If you are preparing to start or restart an agricultural project near the Phoenix Valley, land clearing is likely one of your first steps. The land must be clear to grow crops and for raising various types of livestock. Our team will clear away the vines, weeds, and unwanted growth from your land so you will be able to start growing, raising, and make the most of your land.
Survey Line And Fence Clearing
When you’re developing new residential or commercial land surveying the property line many times requires property clearing. To set a new fence you want to carefully plan that it sits on your property and will need to remove trees and brush.
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