Do you clear single lots or only large acreage?

We handle both. Single residential lots, overgrown backyards, and smaller acreage properties (1–10 acres) are our core land clearing work. We are not a large commercial grading contractor, but we are well-equipped for residential and light-commercial land clearing throughout Collin County.

Can you selectively clear — remove some trees but keep others?

Yes — selective clearing is often the preferred approach for homeowners who want to reclaim an overgrown area while preserving mature native trees (oaks, pecans, cedar elms). We can remove invasive species like cedar elm, Chinese tallow, and hackberry while leaving desirable trees standing. We discuss your goals before any work begins.

Land Clearing McKinney TX | Lot Clearing & Brush Removal

Land Clearing in
McKinney, TX

Residential lot clearing, brush removal, cedar and hackberry clearing, overgrown property cleanup, and site preparation throughout McKinney and Collin County. Any size — free written estimate.

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📋 Free Written Estimates

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Land Clearing Services We Provide

From a single overgrown lot to multi-acre clearing projects — we handle residential land clearing and brush removal throughout McKinney and Collin County.

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New Construction Lot Clearing

Preparing a lot for a new home or addition? We clear trees, brush, and stumps to grade-ready condition. We coordinate with your builder's timeline and leave the site clean for the next phase.

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Overgrown Property Cleanup

Years of unchecked growth — cedar elm, hackberry, Chinese tallow, and thick understory brush — can overtake a property quickly. We restore open space and reclaim usable yard or pasture.

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Pasture & Acreage Clearing

Brush encroachment and cedar colonization are common on Collin County acreage. Selective clearing restores grazing land, improves drainage, and removes invasive species while preserving native trees.

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Selective Tree & Brush Removal

Want to remove invasive species (Chinese tallow, hackberry, cedar elm) while keeping valuable oaks, pecans, and native trees? We do targeted selective clearing — removing what you don't want and protecting what you do.

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Stump Grinding After Clearing

After clearing, stumps can be ground in the same visit. We recommend grinding to 6–12" below grade on lots being developed, and to 4–6" on pasture or landscape areas. Multi-stump discounts apply.

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Firebreak & Defensible Space

North Texas grass fires move fast in dry, windy conditions. Clearing brush around structure perimeters and along fence lines creates defensible space and reduces ignition risk from adjacent grass fires.

Land Clearing Cost Estimates

All prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on vegetation density, number and size of trees, site access, stump grinding, and disposal method. Free written estimates on every job.

Project Size	Estimated Range	Notes
Small lot / backyard (< 0.25 ac)	$800 – $2,500	Light brush, small trees, minimal stumps
0.25 – 0.5 acres	$1,500 – $4,500	Mixed brush and small-medium trees
0.5 – 1 acre	$3,000 – $8,000	Dense brush or multiple large trees adds cost
1 – 2 acres	$6,000 – $14,000	Varies widely by canopy cover and access
2 – 5 acres	$12,000 – $28,000+	Quote required; selective vs. full clearing affects range significantly

Project Size

Estimated Range

Notes

Small lot / backyard (< 0.25 ac)

$800 – $2,500

Light brush, small trees, minimal stumps

0.25 – 0.5 acres

$1,500 – $4,500

Mixed brush and small-medium trees

0.5 – 1 acre

$3,000 – $8,000

Dense brush or multiple large trees adds cost

1 – 2 acres

$6,000 – $14,000

Varies widely by canopy cover and access

2 – 5 acres

$12,000 – $28,000+

Quote required; selective vs. full clearing affects range significantly

All estimates are free and written. We visit the property before quoting any land clearing job — site conditions vary too much for reliable phone estimates. Call (214) 544-9150 to schedule.

Our Land Clearing Process

Free On-Site Estimate

We visit the property, walk the area, and assess vegetation density, tree sizes, access routes, stump count, and your goals. We discuss what you want kept and what goes. No phone quotes for clearing jobs — we need to see it.

811 Call Before We Dig

Before any stump grinding or below-grade work, we call 811 (Texas811) to locate and mark underground utilities. This is required by Texas law and prevents damage to gas, water, and electrical lines.

Clearing — Trees, Brush & Understory

We fell and remove trees in the clearing zone, cut and chip brush, and haul or spread debris per your preference. On selective jobs, we flag and protect any trees you want to keep before a single cut is made.

Stump Grinding (if included)

Stumps are ground to your requested depth — typically 6–12" below grade for development, 4–6" for pasture. Grinding chips backfill the stump hole and can be raked level or removed.

Site Cleanup & Final Walkthrough

We rake, blow, and clean the cleared area to the agreed standard. Final walkthrough with you to confirm the scope was met — we don't leave until you're satisfied with the result.

Land Clearing in McKinney, TX

Collin County is one of the fastest-developing counties in Texas, and McKinney sits at the center of that growth. Whether you're prepping a residential lot for new construction, reclaiming acreage that's been overtaken by cedar elm and hackberry, or clearing brush from around a new home's foundation and fenceline, land clearing is a routine part of property ownership in this area.

McKinney Trees handles residential and light-commercial land clearing throughout McKinney and all of Collin County. We're a tree service company — not a grading contractor — so our focus is the above-ground work: tree felling, brush chipping, stump grinding, and cleanup. We don't operate heavy grading equipment, and we don't pave or grade. What we do is clear vegetation cleanly and leave the land ready for whatever comes next.

The Invasive Species Problem in Collin County

Two species dominate land clearing calls in this area: cedar elm and Chinese tallow.

Cedar elm is a native Texas species but behaves aggressively on disturbed soil. It colonizes fence lines, drainage swales, and any area that isn't actively maintained. Left unchecked on a residential lot, a cedar elm thicket can develop in 5–8 years. The root system is extensive and stumps must be ground to prevent resprouting.
Chinese tallow (also called popcorn tree) is a banned invasive species that spreads rapidly along drainage corridors and fence lines. It displaces native vegetation and its berries are toxic to cattle. Texas law no longer permits its sale but thousands of established specimens remain in Collin County yards. Removal and stump treatment to prevent resprouting is the recommended approach.

On selective clearing projects, we identify and target these invasives while preserving native oaks, pecans, cedar elms that are desirable specimen trees, and any other trees you want to keep.

Land Clearing and McKinney's Tree Ordinance

McKinney's Tree Preservation Ordinance applies primarily to development projects. If you're clearing a residential lot as part of a new construction project, tree mitigation requirements may apply — particularly for protected heritage trees. We help you understand what the ordinance requires before work begins and can assist with the documentation process.

For routine residential cleanup (overgrown backyard, brush clearing, invasive removal), permits are generally not required. When in doubt, we assess during the free estimate visit.

Ready to get started? Call (214) 544-9150 or submit a request above for a free on-site estimate.

Professional Clearing. Clean Results.

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Lots to Acreage

We handle clearing projects of all sizes — from a single overgrown residential lot to 5-acre acreage cleanup. Same professional crew, same written estimate, same cleanup standard regardless of size.

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Selective Clearing Available

You don't have to clear everything. Tell us what you want to keep and we protect it. We specialize in removing invasive species while preserving the native oaks, pecans, and specimen trees that give your property its character.

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Licensed & Insured

General liability and workers' comp on every job. Proof of insurance provided before any work begins. McKinney's Tree Preservation Ordinance guidance included in every estimate at no extra charge.

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Clean Site Handoff

We leave the cleared area in agreed-upon condition — debris hauled, chips spread or removed, stumps ground if included. The site is ready for fencing, grading, landscaping, or whatever comes next.

Land Clearing FAQs

How much does land clearing cost in McKinney TX? +

Cost varies widely based on lot size, vegetation density, and number of trees. Rough ranges: small lots under 0.25 acres run $800–$2,500; 0.5 acres runs $3,000–$8,000; 1 acre runs $6,000–$14,000+. We provide free written on-site estimates for every job — call (214) 544-9150.

Do you handle single residential lots or only large acreage? +

Both. Single residential lots, overgrown backyards, and acreage properties up to about 10 acres are all within our scope. We are a tree service company, not a heavy grading contractor — our focus is vegetation removal, not earthwork.

Can you remove just the invasive trees and keep the good ones? +

Yes — selective clearing is often the right approach. We identify what you want to keep (native oaks, pecans, desirable cedars) and target removal of invasives like Chinese tallow, hackberry, and unwanted cedar elm. We flag protected trees before any cutting begins.

What happens to the trees and brush after clearing? +

Brush and smaller material is chipped and either hauled away or spread on-site as mulch per your preference. Larger logs can be left cut to length, stacked, or hauled. Stumps are ground at the same visit if included in the scope. We discuss material handling during the estimate.

Do I need a permit for land clearing in McKinney? +

For routine residential brush clearing and invasive removal, permits are generally not required. For clearing associated with new construction or development, McKinney's Tree Preservation Ordinance may apply. We assess this during your free estimate and guide you through any required steps — call (214) 544-9150.

Land Clearing in
McKinney, TX

Get a Free Land Clearing Estimate

Land Clearing Services We Provide

New Construction Lot Clearing

Overgrown Property Cleanup

Pasture & Acreage Clearing

Selective Tree & Brush Removal

Stump Grinding After Clearing

Firebreak & Defensible Space

Land Clearing Cost Estimates

Our Land Clearing Process

Free On-Site Estimate

811 Call Before We Dig

Clearing — Trees, Brush & Understory

Stump Grinding (if included)

Site Cleanup & Final Walkthrough

Land Clearing in McKinney, TX

The Invasive Species Problem in Collin County

Land Clearing and McKinney's Tree Ordinance

Professional Clearing. Clean Results.

Lots to Acreage

Selective Clearing Available

Licensed & Insured

Clean Site Handoff

Land Clearing FAQs

Land Clearing — Collin County

Ready to Clear Your Property?
Free On-Site Estimates — No Commitment.

Land Clearing in McKinney, TX

Get a Free Land Clearing Estimate

Land Clearing Services We Provide

New Construction Lot Clearing

Overgrown Property Cleanup

Pasture & Acreage Clearing

Selective Tree & Brush Removal

Stump Grinding After Clearing

Firebreak & Defensible Space

Land Clearing Cost Estimates

Our Land Clearing Process

Free On-Site Estimate

811 Call Before We Dig

Clearing — Trees, Brush & Understory

Stump Grinding (if included)

Site Cleanup & Final Walkthrough

Land Clearing in McKinney, TX

The Invasive Species Problem in Collin County

Land Clearing and McKinney's Tree Ordinance

Professional Clearing. Clean Results.

Lots to Acreage

Selective Clearing Available

Licensed & Insured

Clean Site Handoff

Land Clearing FAQs

Land Clearing — Collin County

Ready to Clear Your Property?Free On-Site Estimates — No Commitment.

Land Clearing in
McKinney, TX

Ready to Clear Your Property?
Free On-Site Estimates — No Commitment.