Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Irene, Texas
Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines. Serving Irene and the rest of Hill County since 2014 — free written estimates, fully insured crews, and complete clean-up.
Do you provide land clearing in Irene, TX?
Tree Service Pros provides land clearing in Irene, Texas. Clearing brush, scrub and trees off building pads, pasture and fence lines. Most jobs run $1,500–$6,000 per acre. Estimates are free and in writing, the crew is insured, and Irene is inside our regular Hill County service area — call (817) 508-9940.
Clearing is measured in acres and access, not in trees. What it costs comes down to stem density, terrain, how much has to leave the property, and whether you want the root mat out or just the top growth off. Irene is a small community in Hill County, about 59 miles from Fort Worth and 5 from Mertens. We are out this way regularly.
Clearing near Irene means dealing with green ash and cedar elm on deep black shrink-swell clay. Stem density and how wet the ground stays decide the price far more than the acreage figure does.
- Service
- Land Clearing
- Area
- IreneHill County
- Typical range
- $1,500–$6,000per acre
- Estimates
- Freewritten, no obligation
What is included in Irene
- Building pad and homesite clearing
- Pasture reclamation and cedar removal
- Fence-line and right-of-way clearing
- Underbrush mulching and forestry mowing
- Selective clearing that keeps the trees worth keeping
At a glance
Land Clearing in Irene — the short version
| Service area | Irene, Hill County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Soil | deep black shrink-swell clay (pH 7.4–8.2) |
| Common trees | bur oak, cedar elm, pecan, Shumard oak |
| Most common problem | Shrink-swell root damage |
| ZIP codes | 76650 |
| Typical cost | $1,500–$6,000 per acre |
| Oak pruning window | July – January |
Signs you need land clearing in Irene
- Cedar closing in on pasture you want back
- A building pad that needs opening up
- A fence line you can no longer walk
- Understory too thick to see or manage the good trees
- New acreage you have not yet been able to assess
Any of these is worth a free look. We will tell you honestly if it can wait.
What land clearing costs comes down to
Clearing is priced by acre, but the acre is the least useful number. What actually drives the cost is stem density (scattered mesquite versus solid cedar), terrain and slope, how much material has to leave the property rather than be mulched in place, and whether you need the root mat out or just the top growth off.
Pricing
What land clearing costs in Irene
Most land clearing work in Irene falls between $1,500 and $6,000 per acre. That is a real range, not a teaser — what puts a job at one end or the other is below.
What moves the price
- Acreage, and how much of it is genuinely wooded
- Stem density and average diameter — dense cedar is the expensive case
- Terrain, slope and how wet the ground stays
- Whether material is mulched in place or hauled off
- Stump handling: leave, grind, or grub out entirely
The only way to get a real number is for someone to look at it. That visit is free — request an estimate or call (817) 508-9940. Full pricing detail for every service is in our North Texas tree service cost guide.
Local conditions
Irene soil, species and timing
The ground under Irene is deep black shrink-swell clay, typical of the Blackland Prairie. Soil pH runs around 7.4–8.2, which is why shrink-swell root damage shows up here so consistently — this clay moves several inches between a wet spring and a dry August, shearing feeder roots and opening cracks that dry the root zone out.
We cover ZIP code 76650. Because we are already working nearby, scheduling in Irene is usually easy — Mertens (5 mi), Malone (5 mi), Bynum (8 mi) and Penelope (10 mi) are all on the same route.
People in Irene search for this as lot clearing, lot clearing service, or simply brush clearing in Irene — it is all the same job, and the estimate is free either way.
Timing
Tree care calendar for Irene
| When | What matters |
|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | Dormant pruning, and the one time heavy equipment can cross this clay without rutting it. |
| Feb 1–Jun 30 | No oak pruning. Bur and Shumard oaks dominate here and both are worth protecting. |
| Mar–May | The clay swells and holds water. Root rot and Phytophthora show up now, and saturated ground brings whole trees over. |
| Jun–Aug | The clay shrinks and cracks, shearing feeder roots and drying the root zone from below. This is what most summer decline here actually is. |
| Sep–Oct | Best planting window. Dig wide, never deep, and never amend the backfill in this soil. |
| Nov–Dec | Removals and structural work while the ground is firm and the canopy light. |
Straight answers
Land Clearing in Irene — straight answers
What does land clearing cost in Irene?
Most Irene jobs run $1,500–$6,000 per acre. Access moves this more than tree size does.
Do you cover Irene?
Yes — Irene is in Hill County, inside our regular route, 59 miles from our Fort Worth base. Estimates are free and usually within a couple of business days.
When is the right time of year?
Late summer through winter for most work. On oaks it is not optional — nothing between February 1 and June 30, because of oak wilt.
Are you licensed and insured?
General liability and workers' compensation, certificate sent before you book. Texas does not license tree services, which is why that question matters more here than elsewhere.
FAQ
Land Clearing in Irene — questions we get asked
How much does land clearing cost per acre near Irene?
For light underbrush and scattered trees, budget roughly $1,500–$3,000 per acre mulched in place. Dense cedar or heavy timber with haul-off runs $4,000–$6,000+ per acre. Steep, wet or hard-to-access ground pushes it higher. We quote per job after walking it, because per-acre averages are close to meaningless until someone has seen the stems.
Do I need a permit to clear land in Hill County?
Outside city limits in Hill County, clearing your own agricultural or residential acreage generally does not require a permit, though burn bans and county burn permits apply to disposal. Inside city limits, or on platted land, tree ordinances and land-disturbance rules often do apply. We check before we start.
What happens if it rains on my scheduled day?
We reschedule. Saturated ground means ruts and, more importantly, compromised anchor points and footing — nobody should be aloft in a tree in a North Texas thunderstorm. You get a call, not a no-show.
Do you serve areas outside Irene?
Yes — our regular territory covers Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hill and Bosque Counties and the cities inside them. Irene is on our normal route.
How long does the work usually take in Irene?
Most residential jobs are a single day. A straightforward trim on one or two trees is a half day; a large removal that has to be rigged over a house can run two. We give you a realistic window in the written estimate rather than a hopeful one.
Other tree services we provide in Irene
Brush Removal in Irene
Hauling off brush piles, storm debris and yard-waste stacks.
Learn more →Root Barriers in Irene
Redirecting roots away from foundations, drives and pools — without killing the tree.
Learn more →Emergency Tree Service in Irene
Storm response for trees on houses, drives, fences and power drops.
Learn more →Tree Disease Treatment in Irene
Diagnosis and treatment for the diseases that actually kill North Texas trees.
Learn more →Tree Removal in Irene
Safe, insured removal of dead, dying, damaged or badly-placed trees.
Learn more →Tree Cutting in Irene
Cutting down trees, cutting back limbs, and cutting up what has already fallen.
Learn more →Land Clearing near Irene
We cover the whole corridor, so a job in Irene is rarely a special trip.
See all cities in Hill County, or our full service area map. Looking for land clearing across the whole region? See Land Clearing & Lot Clearing.
Standards and sources we work to
- Texas A&M Forest Service — Oak Wilt — The Feb 1 – Jun 30 oak pruning restriction and wound-painting guidance we follow.
- ANSI A300 (Part 1) — Pruning — The national standard our pruning cuts are made to, including the limits on live-canopy removal.
- International Society of Arboriculture — Certification body for arborists. Certifications carry a number the issuer will confirm.
- Tree Care Industry Association — Industry safety standards and accreditation.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — North Central Texas sits in zones 8a–8b, which sets what will and will not establish here.
Prices are typical ranges for North Central Texas and are not a quote. Every job is quoted in writing after an on-site visit.
Need land clearing in Irene?
Free written estimate, usually within a couple of business days. Licensed, insured, and we clean up completely.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Storm and hazard calls are answered outside office hours.