8-acre ranch clearing
Customer hadn't been able to walk most of his ranch in years. We cleared and grubbed 8 acres in two days, opened up the fence lines, and stacked the brush for burning.
Rural Hidalgo CountyLand Clearing · Rio Grande Valley
Land clearing & brush removal in the Rio Grande Valley
Mesquite, huisache, retama — we clear lots, ranches, fence lines, and building pads across Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties. From a single acre to fifty.
The Problem
Overgrown lots cost you money.
Mesquite and huisache grow fast in the Valley. Leave a piece of land alone for two years and you've got a brush wall — fire risk, snake habitat, and a fence line you can't get to. Pretty soon you can't even walk the property.
Clearing it right matters. A bulldozer-only pass leaves the stumps and the roots, and the brush grows back in eighteen months. We grub the roots out so it stays clear, and we shape the ground while we're at it so you can fence it, build on it, or run cattle without the regrowth fight.
Whether you're prepping a homesite, opening up a hunting lease, knocking back overgrowth on a ranchette, or clearing a fence line so the surveyor can find the pins — we run the equipment that does it in days, not weeks.
Scope
What’s included
Brush & tree removal
Mesquite, huisache, retama, ebony — taken down and stacked or loaded for haul-off.
Root grubbing
We pull the root balls so the brush doesn't come back next season.
Stump removal
Stumps pulled out, not ground down. Cleaner finish, ready for follow-on work.
Debris hauling
Trailered out and disposed of legally — no dumping at the back of the property.
Burn-pile clearing
Where county burn bans allow, we stack and burn brush on site to keep cost down.
Grading after clearing
Light grade to smooth out the ground so it's ready for fencing, building, or pasture.
Recent Jobs
Typical land clearing projects we handle
Small-lot brush teardown
Half-acre infill lot, full of huisache and trash. Cleared, grubbed, and graded in a day so the buyer could pull a permit.
MissionFence-line clearing
Half-mile fence line eaten up by mesquite. Cleared a 12-foot strip both sides so the fence crew could work and the survey pins could be found.
BrownsvilleMesquite removal — ranchette
Two-acre ranchette overrun with old mesquite. Removed the trees, grubbed roots, and lightly graded for a future barn pad.
EdinburgPricing
Straightforward pricing
By the job
Most land clearing work is quoted by the job after a free site visit. You get one fixed number that covers labor, equipment, materials, and disposal. No hidden charges.
Hourly backhoe rate
For smaller fixes or jobs where the scope isn’t clear until we dig, we offer an hourly backhoe rate. Best for unclear scope or quick repair work.
Free estimates either way.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does land clearing cost per acre in the RGV?
Light brush runs around $1,200–$2,000 per acre. Heavy mesquite with big root balls and haul-off can run $3,000–$5,000 per acre. We give you a per-acre number after we walk the property — no guessing from the road.
What equipment do you run?
We run a backhoe loader with a brush rake and grappling bucket for most clearing work. For heavy timber or tight fence-line work we bring different attachments. We're set up for Valley brush, not Hill Country oak.
What happens to the debris?
Three options: stacked on site for the customer to burn later, burned on site (when county rules allow), or hauled off to a legal dump site. We tell you the cost difference up front so you can choose.
How long does it take per acre?
Light brush: half a day per acre. Heavy mesquite with grubbing: a full day per acre, sometimes more. Big jobs we run two pieces of equipment to keep the timeline tight.
Do you handle burn permits?
Burn rules change by county and by the season's drought status. We check current conditions for Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy and let you know if a burn is on the table or if you need to permit it with the county.
Do I need to clear before fencing?
Yes — fence crews need a clear path. We coordinate timing with your fence contractor so the ground's ready when they show up.
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Land clearing work
Coverage
We clear land across the whole Valley
- ✓ McAllen
- ✓ Edinburg
- ✓ Pharr
- ✓ Mission
- ✓ Harlingen
- ✓ Brownsville
- ✓ Weslaco
- ✓ San Benito
- ✓ Mercedes
- ✓ Donna
- ✓ Alamo
- ✓ La Feria
- ✓ Los Fresnos
- ✓ Rio Hondo
- ✓ Rural RGV
Ready to clear it? Let's talk.
Free estimates across the RGV. Call, text, or send us a message.