As much as you want your lot cleaned up efficiently, it’s fair to want to save on land clearing services where you can. The more land you need to clear and the more obstacles are in the way, the more you can expect it to cost.
Any land clearing company worth the trust they’re given will be mindful of your budget and work within your means. Even so, are there any affordable land clearing tips you can use to further reduce costs without affecting service quality?
At Midwest Clearcut Land Services, we practice budget-friendly land clearing solutions. Below, our experts offer some advice to make your clearing project a little more affordable, bit by bit.
Negotiate Your Timeline
We understand your project may have timeline stipulations you’re pressed to meet. However, you’ll want to make use of any flexibility you have.
Land clearing service requests tend to slow down in winter, despite that being one of the best times to request them. Less demand with more supply means lower prices.
You may also be able to bundle different services together under your renegotiated timeline. For example, land clearing may not automatically come with stump grinding, and you’ll likely pay less for it as an add-on versus scheduling it as a standalone service later on.
Talk to Multiple Clearing Contractors
As much as we want to work with you, we should prove ourselves by passing your vetting process.
Whenever you look for someone to clear your land, contact at least three contractors and acquire quotes from them. Ensure their licenses are current, read through their reviews, and ask them questions about their safety measures and insurance. Then, compare the quotes they give you to see which one fits your budget and needs.
Choose the group that makes the most sense, combining safety and security with a fair price tag.
Check the Contractor’s Clarity
When you ask for a quote, ensure that it’s itemized. Every number on their potential invoice should add up to the total. If there’s any discrepancy, there’s a hidden fee.
One of the best ways to reduce land clearing expenses is to reduce hidden fees where available. That means not hiring companies that use them.
If the land clearing company has a clear, detailed quote with explanations for every number that adds up, they are more trustworthy.
DIY the Little Bits (If You Know How)
We only recommend trying this if you or someone you know has used handheld tools. But yes, you can do a little clearing yourself.
Of course, we don’t mean for you to cut down a tree or anything. Small bushes, sprouts, and brush are easier to handle. You can help clear the path to the areas you want cleared the most and reduce the time we have to spend working.
Only do this with safety and experience in mind. After all, if you or someone else gets injured, you could cost yourself more than if you had waited for help. If you DIY some of your smaller land clearing, do it wisely.
Talk to a State Consulting Forester About Your Timber
When clearing land with several tall, sturdy trees, you will have a lot of timber left. Generally, most people have that wood turned into mulch or hauled away for disposal.
However, you can call a state consulting forester to evaluate your timber and determine how much it’s worth. These state-vetted contractors generally take a commission from selling the wood rather than an hourly rate like a fee-based consultant. Then, they can complete the sale, putting some money back in your pocket.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a Forestry Assistance Locator that can ease the search for you. Remember to select “appraisals” for the service that you want.
Poor Timber? Mulch It
Let’s say you may not get as much out of your timber as you’d like. In that case, you might want to consider forestry mulching. It’s one of the most eco-friendly and cost-effective land clearing methods available.
Forestry mulching leaves you with one or several layers of mineral-rich mulch. In addition to saving you the cost of trucking the leftovers away, it actually improves the health of your soil as it decomposes.
While exceptionally helpful for agricultural projects, mulch is also useful for residential and commercial ones. It can replace soil where it’s scarce, help retain moisture in dry spots, and more.
Contact Midwest Clearcut Land Services for Easy Savings
We understand if you’re strapped for cash in Wisconsin, but still need to finish your land clearing project. Our team can work with you as much as possible, discussing your budget and what’s possible. We can also advise ways to clean up the property and make it workable with less effort.
Call our team at 262-383-4994 or visit our contact page for a free consultation today.
