Lot Clearing for New Construction in Tyler, TX

What full lot clearing includes

Clearing a lot for construction goes further than mulching. A typical job includes cutting trees, pulling or grinding stumps, removing root mats, and leaving bare, workable ground. Depending on the contractor, it can also include hauling or burning debris, rough grading, and cutting in a driveway path.

Planning around your build

Most East Texas homes outside city limits also need a septic system and often a long driveway, so it pays to plan the clearing with those in mind. Before clearing starts, it helps to know:

• Where the house, shop and driveway will sit
• Where the septic system and drain field are planned (your septic designer will specify)
• Which trees you want to save for shade or privacy
• Where utilities will run

Clearing contractors usually work from a simple site sketch. Your builder or septic installer can help mark it out.

Debris: burn, haul, or grind?

Burning is often the cheapest way to deal with cleared trees in rural East Texas, but burn bans, neighbors and local rules can rule it out. Hauling adds cost; grinding stumps and debris on site is a middle ground. Ask each contractor how they plan to handle debris, because it is one of the biggest swings in price.

Questions about lot & building pad clearing