Land clearing · Jonesboro, AR
Land & Brush Clearing in Jonesboro, AR
Overgrown lot, a fence line swallowed by brush, or ground to clear before you build? Send a request to reach a local crew that clears trees, brush and stumps and hauls it away.
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Land clearing averages about $2,900 per project nationally. Lightly wooded land typically costs $580 to $2,100 per acre, heavily wooded land $3,300 to $5,600 per acre, and brush-only clearing about $330 to $630 per acre. Tree size, stumps, slope, wet ground and haul-away decide where your lot lands.
Source: Lawn Love land clearing cost guide (national data, updated Dec 2025).
What land clearing covers
- Lot clearing for building: trees, stumps and brush removed so you can set a house pad, shop or driveway.
- Brush and overgrowth: privet, vines, saplings and thick undergrowth cut back to open ground.
- Fence lines: trees and brush cleared along a fence so it can be repaired or replaced.
- Storm debris: downed trees and limbs gathered, cut and hauled after a storm.
- Selective clearing: keep the healthy shade trees you want and clear around them.
- Stumps: ground down or pulled, depending on what you plan to build or plant.
Equipment crews use
Small jobs may be done with chainsaws, a chipper and a skid steer. Larger lots often call for a forestry mulcher, which grinds brush and small trees into mulch on the spot, or an excavator to pull stumps and root balls. Mulching leaves a layer of wood chips on the ground; pulling and hauling leaves bare soil but costs more. Ask which method the crew plans to use and what the ground will look like afterward.
Prices
How much does land clearing cost?
| Type of clearing | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average land clearing project | about $2,900 | Lawn Love, national |
| Lightly wooded land | $580 – $2,100 / acre | Lawn Love |
| Heavily wooded land | $3,300 – $5,600 / acre | Lawn Love |
| Brush removal only | $330 – $630 / acre | Lawn Love |
| Hourly crew and equipment | $120 – $265 / hour | Lawn Love |
National estimates (updated Dec 2025), not quotes. For single trees, see Jonesboro tree removal costs.
What changes the price of clearing a lot?
- Density and tree size: mature hardwoods cost far more to clear than brush and saplings.
- Stumps: grinding is cheaper than pulling; pulling is needed under slabs and driveways.
- Haul-away vs. mulch on site: trucking material away adds cost.
- Ground conditions: wet, low ground is common in the Delta lowlands east of Crowley’s Ridge and can limit heavy equipment after rain.
- Access: a gate, ditch or no road frontage means smaller machines and more time.
- Acreage: the per-acre price usually drops on larger tracts.
What happens to the wood and brush?
Ask how the material will be handled, because it changes the price and how the land looks when the crew leaves:
- Mulched in place: brush and small trees ground into a chip layer. Cheapest, and it helps hold soil on slopes, but it isn’t right under a slab.
- Chipped and hauled: a clean site, at a higher cost for trucking and disposal.
- Logs left for firewood: good hardwood can be cut and stacked for you instead of hauled, which can lower the bill.
- Burning: may be restricted and needs care in dry, windy weather. Check current burn rules with local officials before planning to burn piles.
Before you clear: three things to check
- Property lines. Make sure you know where your lot ends, especially along fence lines and wooded edges.
- Utilities. Call 811 a few days before any digging or stump pulling so buried lines can be marked.
- City or county rules. If the land is inside Jonesboro city limits or you plan to build, check with the City of Jonesboro about any site or drainage requirements before clearing.
Need a lot or fence line cleared?
Send a request to reach a local crew. Tell them the size of the area, what’s growing on it and what you plan to do with the land.
Land clearing FAQ
How much does it cost to clear an acre of land?
Nationally, lightly wooded land typically costs $580 to $2,100 per acre and heavily wooded land $3,300 to $5,600 per acre (Lawn Love). Brush-only clearing runs about $330 to $630 per acre. Stumps, haul-away and wet ground push the price up.
Is forestry mulching cheaper than full clearing?
Often, because the brush and small trees are ground in place and nothing is hauled away. It leaves a mulch layer on the ground, which is fine for pasture, trails or fence lines but not for a building pad, where stumps and roots usually need to come out.
Can you clear around the trees I want to keep?
Yes. Selective clearing removes brush, saplings and unwanted trees while protecting the ones you mark. Flag them clearly before work starts and walk the site with the crew.
How long does land clearing take?
A small residential lot of brush can take a day. Wooded acreage with large trees and stumps can take several days, and wet weather can delay heavy equipment on soft ground.
Related: tree removal, stump grinding and storm debris cleanup in Jonesboro.
Get a land clearing quote
Send a request to reach a local crew for lot, brush and fence-line clearing around Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas.