Land clearing is the first step in turning raw or overgrown property into something usable. Whether you are building a new home, opening up pasture, or just reclaiming a lot that has been neglected for years, A&S Brushworks has the equipment and experience to get the job done efficiently in Rock Hill, SC and the surrounding area.
We use a Kubota SVL 97-3 compact track loader paired with an FAE forestry mulcher head. This setup lets us grind trees up to 8 inches in diameter, along with brush, stumps, and undergrowth, into a fine layer of mulch that stays right on your property. No burn piles, no dump trucks, and no mess left behind.
Types of properties we clear
Residential lots. You bought a wooded lot and need it cleared for a new home build, or you have an existing property with overgrown areas eating into your usable yard. We clear to your specifications, keeping the trees you want and removing everything else.
Commercial sites. Whether it is a retail pad, an office park, or a multi-family development, we clear commercial parcels to get them construction-ready. If you need site prep beyond clearing, we handle that too.
Agricultural land. Overgrown fence lines, encroaching tree lines, and abandoned fields. We open up acreage for hay production, livestock grazing, or crop planting without disturbing the topsoil the way traditional dozer clearing does.
Our land clearing process
Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. Corey or Sam will walk your property, discuss what you need cleared and what you want to keep, and give you a straightforward price. No surprises.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work — usually within one to two weeks. On job day, we bring in the Kubota and FAE mulcher and start working section by section. The mulcher grinds vegetation down to ground level, leaving a layer of organic mulch. For most residential lots, a single day of work is enough. Larger parcels may take two to five days depending on vegetation density and terrain.
When we leave, your property is cleared and the mulch is spread evenly across the surface. There is nothing to haul off and nothing to burn. The mulch layer helps prevent erosion and will break down naturally over the following months.
Equipment built for the job
Our Kubota SVL 97-3 is a 96-horsepower compact track loader that delivers serious power in a relatively small footprint. Paired with the FAE forestry mulcher head, it processes trees up to 8 inches in diameter in a single pass. The compact size lets us work in tight spaces — backyard lots, narrow easements, and areas where a full-size dozer would cause unnecessary ground damage.
If you need more detail on how forestry mulching works and why it is a better choice than traditional clearing for many properties, check out our dedicated page.
Land clearing pricing
Most land clearing jobs in the Rock Hill and Charlotte area fall between $1,500 and $5,000 per acre. The final price depends on several factors: how thick the vegetation is, the size of the trees, the slope of the terrain, and how accessible the property is for equipment.
A lightly wooded, flat half-acre lot will be on the lower end. A steep, densely overgrown multi-acre parcel with trees approaching our 8-inch diameter limit will be on the higher end. Every job is different, which is why we always do a free on-site estimate before quoting a price.
Service area
A&S Brushworks is based in Rock Hill, SC and serves 8 counties and over 30 cities across the Carolinas. Our primary service area includes York County, Lancaster County, Chester County, and Union County in South Carolina, plus Mecklenburg County, Gaston County, Union County, and Cabarrus County in North Carolina. If you are within an hour of Rock Hill, we can likely take your job.
Why property owners choose A&S Brushworks
Corey and Sam started A&S Brushworks because they saw too many property owners paying for overpriced, slow clearing jobs that left a mess behind. Our approach is simple: show up on time, do the work with professional-grade equipment, leave the property clean, and charge a fair price.
Forestry mulching means you are not paying for dump fees, burn permits, or extra trucks. The mulch layer protects your soil and looks clean from day one. And because our equipment is compact, we cause less ground disturbance than traditional dozer-and-haul operations.
Land clearing FAQs
Most jobs fall between $1,500 and $5,000 per acre depending on vegetation density, terrain, and access. A flat, lightly wooded half-acre lot will be on the lower end, while a steep, heavily overgrown multi-acre parcel with large trees will cost more. We provide free on-site estimates so you know the exact price before work begins.
A typical acre of moderate brush and small trees takes one to two days with our Kubota SVL 97-3 and FAE forestry mulcher head. Heavier vegetation or larger acreage may take longer. We will give you a timeline estimate alongside your quote.
Permit requirements depend on your municipality and the scope of work. The City of Rock Hill and York County may require land disturbance permits for clearing over a certain acreage, especially if grading is involved. We recommend checking with your local planning department before starting. We are happy to help you figure out what is needed.
We use forestry mulching, which grinds vegetation into a layer of natural mulch that stays on your property. This eliminates hauling costs and debris piles. The mulch layer helps control erosion and breaks down over time, returning nutrients to the soil.
No strict minimum. We handle everything from small residential lots to large multi-acre parcels. If your job is under a quarter acre, it may still make sense to bring in our equipment depending on the density of vegetation. Call us and we will let you know.
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