Land clearing prices in the Tyler area are straightforward once you know which kind of work you are buying. The ranges below are general planning information, not a quote — your property, density, and terrain move the number — but they are the ranges local operators actually work within, and they are worth planning around.
The Hourly Rate
Forestry mulching in this area typically runs $250 to $400 per hour for a machine and operator. Machine size and brush density move the rate within that range, and some operators have minimums for a visit. Ask what the minimum is before you book a small job.
The Project Total
Most complete projects land between $2,000 and $10,000 per job. Small, light jobs can come in below that range, and large, dense, multi-acre traditional jobs can go above it. The total is set by how much ground, how thick the growth, and what happens to the material.
Per-Acre and Per-Job Quotes
Flat per-job pricing shifts the density risk to the operator, which is fair — but it only works if the operator has walked the ground. Ask this question: “About how much ground in a day on land like mine?” The answer tells you more than a flat number alone.
What Moves the Price
- Density and stem size
- Terrain and ground conditions
- What happens to the material
- Roots and building preparation
- Access and distance
- Mobilization
Traditional Clearing Pricing
Traditional clearing is project-quoted after an assessment, because root work, debris handling, and grading vary too much to price sight-unseen. Be cautious of sight-unseen flat quotes, and of any quote that depends on a promised timber value — get the clearing price in writing, on its own terms.
Also: Forestry Mulching · Lot & Land Clearing · Underbrush & Fence Line Clearing · Pasture & Field Reclamation