The Truth About Land Clearing Pricing

Most Contractors Are Guessing.
You're Paying For Their Mistakes.

That "$3,000 per acre" quote? It's made up. They looked at your property for 5 minutes, picked a number, and hoped they didn't lose money.

Why Per-Acre Pricing Is Broken

❌ THE OLD WAY

"$3,000 Per Acre"

  • Same price whether it's 2" saplings or 10" hardwoods
  • Contractor loses money? They cut corners or hit you with "change orders"
  • Contractor overcharges? You just donated to their profit margin
  • No accountability — they can't explain why it costs what it costs

"We got quoted $8,000, then they came back asking for $12,000 because 'the brush was thicker than expected.' How did they not know that before?"

✓ THE TREESHOP WAY

Score-Based Pricing

  • Work volume measured — tree size, density, terrain all factored in
  • Price locked before work starts — no surprises, no change orders
  • You see exactly what you're paying for — full breakdown provided
  • Fair for everyone — light work = lower cost, heavy work = appropriate cost

"They showed me exactly why my 2-acre lot cost less than my neighbor's 1.5 acres. His had way bigger trees. Finally, pricing that makes sense."

What Is A "Score"?

It's a number that represents the actual work required to clear your land. Higher score = more work = higher (fair) price.

2.4
Low Score

Light brush, small saplings. Quick job, lower price.

7.8
Medium Score

Mixed vegetation, 4-6" trees. Standard residential job.

15.6
High Score

Dense forest, 8-10"+ trees. Heavy equipment, more time.

Why Customers Love It

Pay For What You Get

Light brush? Low score, low price. Dense forest? Higher score, but you know exactly why.

Compare Apples to Apples

When another contractor quotes you, ask: "What's the work volume?" If they can't answer, they're guessing.

No Surprise Fees

Your score is calculated before work starts. Price is locked. Period.

Proof of Value

You get a detailed breakdown. Every dollar accounted for. Full transparency.

Why Smart Contractors Use Scoring

And why the ones who don't are leaving money on the table (or taking it from you).

1

Guessing Loses Jobs

A contractor who guesses high loses the bid. A contractor who guesses low either loses money or cuts corners. Neither is good for you.

2

"Change Orders" Are Excuses

When a contractor comes back asking for more money because "it was harder than expected," that's code for "I didn't measure properly." With scoring, there are no surprises.

3

You Can't Negotiate Air

When a price is a guess, how do you know if you're getting a deal? With a score, you know the work volume. You can compare contractors on equal footing.

What You Actually Get

Every TreeShop quote includes:

$500 value

Detailed Property Assessment

Satellite imagery + ground verification. We know your property before we quote.

Full transparency

Work Volume Breakdown

See exactly what's being cleared: tree sizes, density, terrain factors.

Price guarantee

Locked-In Price

Your quote is your price. No change orders. No surprises.

$2M+ equipment

Professional CAT Equipment

Industrial forestry mulchers. Not a guy with a chainsaw.

Full protection

Licensed & Insured

$2M liability coverage. Proper permits. No risk to you.

Eco-friendly

On-Site Mulching

Material processed in place. Returns nutrients to soil. No hauling fees.

What Others Charge Separately

Site Assessment$500
Detailed Quote & Breakdown$250
Debris Removal (hauling)$1,500+
Change Order ProtectionPriceless
Included With Every QuoteFREE
Our Promise

Direct Access. No Runaround.

You talk directly to the contractor who does the work. Not a call center. Not a sales rep. The person running the equipment answers your questions.

Stop Paying For Guesswork

Get a score-based quote in 24 hours. Know exactly what you're paying for.

Free assessment • No obligation • Price locked before work starts

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