Land Clearing Near the Catawba River — Mount Holly, NC

Mount Holly's Mix of Properties

What makes Mount Holly interesting from a land clearing perspective is the variety. You've got established neighborhoods with mature trees and overgrown backyards. You've got newer subdivisions going in on formerly wooded parcels. And along the river and the outskirts of town, there are still larger tracts — 2, 5, 10 acres — that have sat untouched for years.

The smaller residential lots in town typically need brush removal and understory clearing. The larger parcels outside town often need full clearing for new construction or agricultural use. We handle both with the same equipment and the same process — forestry mulching with our Kubota SVL 97-3 and FAE mulching head.

Equipment That Fits the Job

Our Kubota SVL 97-3 is a compact track loader, which is a real advantage in Mount Holly where a lot of properties have limited access — narrow driveways, tight spaces between houses, or gates that won't accommodate a full-size machine. The compact footprint lets us get into places that larger equipment simply can't reach.

The FAE forestry mulching head handles trees up to 8 inches in diameter, along with brush, saplings, vines, and undergrowth. Everything gets ground into fine mulch right where it stands. No hauling, no burning, no piles of debris to deal with after the fact. The mulch layer left behind protects the soil from erosion — which matters especially on properties near the Catawba River where sediment runoff is a concern.

Pricing for Mount Holly Area Properties

Forestry mulching in the Mount Holly area typically costs between $1,500 and $5,000 per acre, with the price depending on vegetation density, terrain, and access. Most residential jobs on lots under an acre fall in the $1,500–$3,000 range. Larger properties get better per-acre pricing — a 3-acre clearing won't cost three times what a 1-acre job costs.

The terrain along the river can add cost if slopes or soft ground require extra care, but forestry mulching still comes in well under traditional clearing methods. No dump fees, no truck hauling, and no second trip to clean up what the first crew left behind.

We provide free on-site estimates for every job. We'll walk the property, discuss what you want cleared and what you want to keep, and give you a firm quote you can plan around.

New Construction and Site Prep

A big share of our Mount Holly work is lot clearing for new homes. Builders and homeowners buying wooded parcels need the land cleared before foundation work, driveways, septic systems, or utilities can go in. Forestry mulching is the fastest way to take a wooded lot to a buildable state.

For construction prep, we typically do full clearing — everything comes down and gets mulched. The builder then brings in grading equipment to level and prep the site. Because we leave mulch rather than bare dirt, there's less erosion during the gap between clearing and construction. That's a real advantage when projects get delayed by weather or permitting.

We also work with homeowners who are building on larger tracts and only want to clear the building envelope — maybe an acre out of a 5-acre parcel. Selective clearing lets you keep the surrounding trees for privacy and aesthetics while opening up exactly the space you need.

Get a Free Quote

Whether you're clearing a lot for a new build, reclaiming overgrown land, or just want your property cleaned up, we're here to help. Call A&S Brushworks at (336) 467-4572 or submit a quote request through our website.

We're Corey and Sam, owner-operators out of Rock Hill, SC. We handle every job personally and serve all of Mount Holly, Belmont, Gastonia, and the rest of Gaston County.