Much of the land around Tyler is thick with pines, hardwoods and dense understory: yaupon, sweetgum saplings, greenbrier and vines. Whether you’re building a house, opening up a pasture or cleaning up a fence line, clearing it takes the right equipment.
Call (903) 522-4690 to connect with a local land clearing provider in Tyler and Smith County.
Types of clearing
- Underbrush clearing. Removes brush, vines and small trees while keeping the larger trees, which opens up wooded lots and makes them usable.
- Forestry mulching. Grinds brush and small trees in place into mulch. It’s fast, there’s no burn pile, and it leaves the soil covered.
- Full lot clearing. Removes trees, stumps and brush for a house pad, driveway or shop.
- Fence line and right-of-way clearing. Cuts back growth along fences, roads and property lines.
- Selective clearing. Keeps the trees you choose and clears everything else.
Clearing for new construction
If you’re building on a wooded lot around Tyler, Lindale, Bullard or Flint, plan the clearing with your builder:
- Mark the house pad, driveway and septic area (if not on sewer). The septic area may need its own clearing.
- Decide which trees to keep. Trees within a few feet of the foundation or driveway rarely survive construction.
- Protect keeper trees: fence off their root zones so equipment stays out.
- Stumps in the building footprint usually need to be pulled or ground out, not just cut.
What lot clearing costs
Lot clearing is usually priced per acre or by the job, depending on density and the method:
| Job | Typical range* |
|---|---|
| Light brush / underbrush (per acre) | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Forestry mulching (per acre) | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Heavily wooded, full clearing (per acre) | $3,000 – $7,000+ |
*General planning ranges for East Texas, not quotes. Small residential lots are often priced as a single job.
What happens to the debris?
Options include mulching in place, chipping, hauling off, or burning where allowed. Smith County sometimes has burn bans during dry periods, so ask the provider how debris will be handled.
Call (903) 522-4690 to talk with a local lot clearing service.