Precision Excavation
& Rock Milling
AT ANY PHASE OF YOUR CLEARING
SEE EXACTLY WHAT CHANGED
WE MAP BEFORE WE MULTCH.
Most mulching crews show up and start cutting. We show up with a Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK drone that maps your entire property to ±0.5cm accuracy before a single tree is touched. Cedar density gets mapped. Fire hazard zones get flagged. Specimen oaks and view corridors get marked for preservation. You approve the clearing plan — not us.
Factors to Consider For Forestry Mulching
FOR CENTRAL TEXAS.
Every project is unique — but your quote shouldn't be a mystery. We price by terrain density and acreage, not by how long the crew feels like staying. Every estimate is backed by a pre-clearing RTK site scan.
| Service | Rate Basis | 2026 Range |
|---|---|---|
| High-Flow Forestry Mulching | Per Machine Hour | $150 – $250 |
| Light Brush / Pasture Prep | Per Acre | $350 – $1,200 |
| Dense Cedar / Mixed Forest | Per Acre | $900 – $3,000 |
| Full Day Rate (CAT 299D3 XE LM) | 8-Hour Shift | $2,500 |
| Mobilization / Transportation | One-Time Fee | $500 – $1,000 |
Pricing includes veteran operators (12–20 years experience) and all fuel/maintenance costs. Projects with significant limestone may require integrated rock milling at a premium rate.
SUBSCRIPTION.
Cedar and juniper don't clear themselves once. They grow back. An annual maintenance agreement keeps your defensible space intact, your views open, and your fire risk managed — on a predictable schedule.
Every Acre Mapped, Mulched
& Verified.
No other forestry mulching contractor in the Hill Country scans before they cut, documents what they clear, or delivers a 3D model when they're done. Here's what that means for your property.
Before We Cut
Our Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK drone scans your property before the first pass. We map drainage paths, legacy trees, and clearing zones — so nothing gets touched by accident and every decision is data-driven.
RTK ±0.5cm AccuracyDigital Twin
Every job scanned before and after. You receive a 3D model proving exactly what was cleared, what was kept, and what changed — the kind of documentation no other clearing contractor delivers.
3D Model DeliveredThe CAT 299D3 XE with FAE mulching head leaves a fine mulch layer that's immediately walk-ready — aesthetically superior to bare ground and ready for seeding or landscaping.
No Hauling
All material processed on-site in a single pass. No burn permits, no hauling trucks, no tipping fees. Your driveway and access roads stay intact throughout the job.
Zero Permits RequiredProtection
Heritage oaks and specimen trees are GPS-flagged in the pre-scan and protected with exclusion zones before equipment rolls. We clear around what matters — with centimeter-level precision.
Defensible Space
Creates the 30–100' defensible perimeter recommended by Texas A&M Forest Service — without the complexity of traditional clearing methods. Cedar and brush eliminated in one pass.
Fire MitigationEfficiency
One pass, one machine, one operator. No convoy of dozers, dump trucks, and loaders tearing up your property. Less ground pressure, less disruption, faster completion.
Preserved
The mulch layer returns nutrients to soil, prevents erosion, and eliminates post-clearing remediation costs. Your land is measurably healthier after we leave than before we arrived.
Zero WasteMaintenance Plans
Annual or biennial defensible space and fence line clearing keeps cedar and mesquite from reclaiming your property. Fixed pricing, scheduled visits — your land stays clear year after year.
& TDA Certified
Full liability coverage plus Texas Department of Agriculture certifications for herbicide application when selective treatment is needed. Every operator OSHA-trained. Every job insured. No shortcuts on compliance — ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our forestry mulching services in the Austin and Texas Hill Country area.
Contact us for a LiDAR-based site assessment. We'll provide a geo-referenced 3D model and a fixed-price bid.