Let’s talk about brush clearing, the types of methods used, and the options you, a property owner, have.
We are J & A Excavating, serving the Greater Fort Worth area with excavation services, demolishing, land clearing, and a variety of other services we will list a little later in this article. Now, though, let’s talk about brush clearing.
There are various methods used for brush clearing, including the following:
- Machete, pruners, loppers
- Weed-whacker
- Chainsaw
- Lawnmower
- Tractor/front loader/heavy equipment land clearing services
Let’s look at each of these and the reasons to use them.
Machete/pruners/loppers brush clearing
If the job isn’t too large, and you have a willingness to get down and get dirty, a property owner certainly has this option. It is time-consuming, and it promises scratches along the way, but many a homeowner has tackled brush in this manner.
Weed-whacker brush clearing
For tall grasses, and small vines, this might be the way to go. A weed-whacker can make short work of a fairly large area. They come in gas-powered and electrical, depending upon your preference and the size of the job you are tackling.
Chainsaw
For the tough jobs, like removing years-old vines and small saplings, a chainsaw might be the way to go. Be forewarned, though, that experience and training are advised. Chainsaws cause more serious injuries than you might suspect. You really need to ask yourself whether you are comfortable taking on that kind of risk.
Lawnmower
Small jobs, in area and in scope, can be done with a powerful lawnmower. It is not necessarily the best thing for the mower blades, but it can be done. Just beware of items which will be propelled once the lawnmower blades hit them. Doing a quick scouting of the area beforehand is always a good idea.
Heavy equipment
For the best results for large, tough jobs, we always recommend the use of some sort of brush hog, otherwise known as a bush hog. It is a large attachment which is towed by a tractor mower, and it is made of tough, heavy steel and promises excellent results. You can also get the job done with a bulldozer, of course, but both of these options call for heavy equipment training and are best left to those pros who are trained in their operation.
Which option is best for you, the property owner?
Only you can decide this. Weigh the cost, weigh the danger, and then make your decision. We certainly do not want to sway you in any direction, but we would be remiss if we did not warn you of inherent dangers involved with heavy equipment.
Cost of brush clearing
The cost of hiring for brush clearing is all over the pricing board and will be determined by the competition in your area. A rough guess will be in the $75-$100 per hour range, but please note we said that is a rough guess. Call around to determine a base-line price, and then ask for references when you talk to company owners.
A final word about J & A Excavation
When the job is too large, or too dangerous, call the pros at J & A Excavation. We take on the jobs no one else wants to tackle. We are trained for it, we are insured for it, and we do the job well. Call us for your brush clearing job, and ask about our dump truck services