When you have a piece of overgrown property, preparing it for another purpose or getting ready to list it for sale is a major undertaking. It can also be pricey, potentially costing a few thousand dollars or more per acre. With a big project like this, you can take a few steps to try to receive cheap land-clearing services that still do the job well.
To learn more about saving money on clearing land, rely on our professionals for advice.
Only Clear What Is Needed
Think about how you want to use the property once it’s cleared. If you have a specific plan in mind, there’s no need to pay for services beyond what you’ll be using. For example, if you are putting a new building on one-third of the property, you probably don’t need to clear the other two-thirds of the property immediately.
Perhaps one section of the lot has a steep ravine that will be expensive to grade. Focus your plans on the other sections of the lot and avoid spending the money to clear the vegetation around the ravine.
You might want to leave mature, healthy trees in place and do any new construction or landscaping around them. Because taking out large hardwood trees is expensive, you can save money by leaving them standing. Lots that have healthy trees can be more appealing to buyers, too.
Seek Multiple Cost Estimates
Don’t assume that all land clearing companies charge the same amount in the Flora, Mississippi, region. Some companies may give you a higher cost estimate because they don’t have all the equipment needed to clear your property. If they need to rent equipment, their costs are higher, which they’ll pass on to you.
You can trust our team to give you a competitive price estimate for the required work. We have all the heavy equipment needed to handle even the most overgrown land.
Plan Ahead for Scheduling the Work
When the company clearing the land can schedule the project a few weeks into the future, you’re likely to receive a better price. It’s important to plan ahead and call our team as early as possible to schedule the job.
People who need their property cleared within a few days on a rush job are going to have to pay extra for the work. If you have a flexible timeline for cleaning up the lot, you’ll almost certainly receive a lower price than someone with a tight timeline.
Leave Debris and Mulch on the Lot
One of the best ways to save money for clearing a lot is to leave the debris on-site. The cost to haul large trees, brush, and limbs can be significant, especially if we’re taking them a long distance for disposal or recycling.
We can leave logs on-site to create firewood, and our team can mulch limbs and other branches, giving you material you can use for landscaping purposes. Mulch can improve the condition of the soil on the property as it decomposes, too.
When taking out trees on the property, some stumps may be left behind. If you need stumps removed, it increases the project’s cost. You might want to use a DIY chemical burning process on the stumps to remove the material slowly and save money.
DIY Land Clearing Work Rarely Saves Money
Although doing a DIY budget land clearing job might seem like a good way to save money, this choice rarely results in cost savings. You probably don’t own the equipment needed to do the work, meaning you need to find a local rental option.
If you are using the equipment for the first time, it will take you significantly longer to clear the lot than it takes our experienced professionals which will increase your rental costs. Because of unfamiliarity with the equipment, you might damage it, greatly increasing the price of the project.
You also need to be able to transport the large rental equipment to the overgrown property. You might have to rent a truck or pay a transport company to bring the equipment and pick it up later.
The hassle, time, and cost involved with clearing a lot as a DIY job often end up being higher than letting our experienced team tackle the job in a few hours.
Trust Our Experts for Cost-Effective Land Clearing
When you want to make a piece of property ready for any project you have in mind, you need professionals with the equipment and skills to do the job effectively. At M.E.E.N. Mallard Land Management, we offer affordable land clearing in Mississippi. We deliver the best results for site preparation, clearing a lot for construction, or cleaning up after a severe storm.
To learn more about our Mississippi land clearing tips or to request a free estimate, call us today at (601) 906-8713.
