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Land Clearing in Franklin, TN

Lot clearing and brush removal that turns overgrown, unusable acreage into open, workable land.

What's Involved

Land Clearing, Done Right

Overgrown land has potential — you just can't see it yet. We clear lots, fence lines, and acreage of brush, scrub, saplings, and unwanted trees so you can build, farm, graze, or finally use the property the way you want.

Depending on the lot, we'll combine our equipment to knock down brush, remove trees, and grub out roots, then haul off or mulch the debris. We're careful about what stays — mature trees you want to keep, drainage, and property lines.

From a half-acre homesite to multiple acres of rough ground, we'll walk it with you, give you a per-acre range, and get it done.

Rough Pricing

Light brush clearing$1,500–$3,000 per acre
Medium clearing (brush + small trees)$3,000–$6,000 per acre
Heavy clearing (mature trees + grubbing)$6,000–$12,000+ per acre
Debris haul-off / burningquoted per job
Every job is different, so every job is custom-quoted. These ranges are a starting point — we'll give you an exact, written price when we come out. No surprises.

No Mess Left Behind

What's Included

  • Brush, scrub, and saplings cleared
  • Unwanted trees removed and hauled or mulched
  • Stumps and roots grubbed out where needed
  • Mature trees you want kept are protected
  • Property lines and drainage respected
  • Site left graded and workable
CAT 265 skid steer with grapple rake removing a large uprooted tree and root ball in Franklin, TN

How It Works

Our Process

1

Contact

Call, text, or fill out the quote form. Tell us what you need done.

2

Free Estimate

We come out, walk the property, and give you an honest, written price.

3

Schedule

Pick a day that works. We confirm and show up when we say we will.

4

Job Done

We finish the work and clean up as if we were never there.

Equipment we use: Excavators, skid steers, and mulching heads — matched to the size and density of your lot.

Financing available through QuickBooks. Qualified customers may be able to pay over time with monthly payment options, subject to approval.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends heavily on density. Light brush might run $1,500–$3,000 an acre, while heavy timber with stump grubbing can reach $6,000–$12,000+. We give a firm per-acre price after walking the property.

Either. We can haul material off, chip and mulch it on site, or burn it where permitted. We'll talk through the cheapest option for your job.

Yes. Selective clearing is one of our specialties. Mark or point out what stays and we'll work around it.

Clearing gets it open and workable. If you need a finished building pad, our site preparation service handles grading and compaction as the next step.

Sometimes, depending on your county and whether wetlands or drainage are involved. We'll flag anything we notice, but the permit is ultimately the property owner's responsibility.

A typical residential lot is one to a few days. Larger acreage depends on density and access — we'll give you a realistic timeline up front.

Yes. Fence lines, trails, and right-of-way clearing are common jobs for us.

Often, yes — if you don't need the roots removed. See our forestry mulching page; we'll recommend whichever fits your goal and budget.

Real Work, Our Crew

Recent Land Clearing Jobs

Photos from actual Claiborne Services job sites — no stock images.

Lot clearing in progress — our CAT 265 with grapple rake stacking brush for a controlled burn on a Spring Hill, TN property.
Lot clearing in progress — our CAT 265 with grapple rake stacking brush for a controlled burn on a Spring Hill, TN property.

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