Serving Spring, TX · Montgomery County · North Houston
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Land Clearing in Houston, TX

Forestry mulching, lot clearing, grading, and debris haul-off across North and Northwest Houston — from wooded acreage off US-290 to commercial pads along Beltway 8. Locally owned, fully insured, free estimates.

Land Clearing in Houston, TX

If you own a wooded lot or a few overgrown acres in Houston, TX, you already know the problem: dense pine and hardwood, a tangle of yaupon and underbrush, and ground too soft and grown-over to do anything with. MTM Land Clearing handles exactly that — land clearing in Houston for property owners across the north and northwest side, from the wooded tracts northeast of US-290 in Cypress (77433, 77429) to the checkerboard of empty acreage that runs through Acres Homes (77088) and the FM 1960 corridor. We are based in Spring, about 23 miles up the road, and Houston is core territory for us.

Houston is a big, mostly built-out city, so we are honest about where the work is. We are not bulldozing the Inner Loop. The clearing demand here lives on the metro wooded fringes and acreage — far-north tracts off I-45 and Beltway 8, the forested land around Cypress Creek, infill lots that have sat untouched for years, and commercial development pads getting prepped for a build. That is where overgrowth, fallen timber, and brush actually pile up, and that is where our equipment earns its keep. One of our five-star reviews comes from a Houston homeowner, Ashley Reign, who hired us to clear four acres of dense forest in her backyard — exactly the kind of north-Houston job we run constantly.

The pain is usually the same no matter the ZIP: you cannot sell it, build on it, fence it, or even walk it until the trees, stumps, and brush are gone — and most landscapers cannot touch a job this size. MTM is a dedicated land-clearing and site-work outfit, not a mow-and-blow crew that dabbles. We bring real heavy iron — skid steers, forestry mulchers, and excavators — clear the lot, grind the stumps, grade the dirt, and haul off the debris so you are handed back usable, buildable ground. Free estimates, straight pricing, and a local owner who picks up the phone.

Serving Houston and nearby ZIP codes: 77433, 77429, 77088, 77091, 77086, 77038, 77067, 77064, 77065, 77040

What We Do in Houston

Our Land Clearing & Site-Work Services in Houston

Land clearing is what we lead with, but we cover the full site-work menu so one crew takes a Houston property from overgrown to buildable: forestry mulching to grind brush and small trees into mulch in place, tree removal for the big pines and hardwoods, stump grinding so nothing is left to trip a build, grading and dirt work to shape and level the lot, excavation, demolition, and fence-line mulching to reclaim overgrown property lines.

Local Conditions in Houston

Land Clearing Built for Houston Ground

North and northwest Houston sit on a flat coastal plain, and the ground changes as you move across it. Up around Cypress Creek the surface is mostly tan sand with some gray clay, carrying pine and hardwood forest where it has not been cleared. Pull south and east and you hit Houston infamous gumbo — heavy black-clay soil that swells when wet and turns slick, which chews up undersized equipment and bogs down a crew that is not ready for it. Add in the bayous and floodplains — Cypress Creek, White Oak Bayou — and the poorly drained coastal flatwoods, and a lot of these tracts are wet, soft, and partly wooded. We size the right machine to the soil and the moisture so we clear cleanly without tearing up the ground or getting stuck, and we work around the low, wet sections instead of fighting them.

Areas we serve in & around Houston: Cypress, Acres Homes, Spring Branch, Greater Inwood, Greater Greenspoint, FM 1960 corridor, Far North Houston, Jersey Village, Willowbrook, Northwest Houston.

What Our Customers Say

5-Star Rated Across the North Houston Area

“10/10 service! They cleared 4 acres of dense forest in our backyard and did an amazing job from start to finish. Highly recommend them to anyone in Houston, TX looking for land clearing or outdoor work.”

— Ashley Reign, Google review · names Houston

If you need land cleared and trees removed don’t hesitate to call MTM Land Clearing Services. I needed to clear about 3 acres — they showed up with state of the art equipment and got the job done at the quoted price…

Mark Henley2 months ago · Google review

The owner was professional, timely, and thorough. He cleared some land for us in Conroe and hauled away everything, including debris that was left over from the previous owner. It was something he did extra — on his own accord…

Our Simple and Effective Process

How We Get Your Land Ready

From the first call to the final pass, here’s exactly what working with us looks like.

1

Contact Us

Fill out our quick estimate form or give us a call. We’ll discuss your land clearing, grading, or excavation needs and schedule a property visit.

2

Consultation

We’ll walk your property, assess the site conditions, and recommend the best clearing or excavation plan based on your goals and timeline.

3

Deposit

Secure your project date by placing a deposit. We’ll finalize the details and prep the equipment needed to get your land ready for its next phase.

4

Service Day

Our experienced team arrives ready to work — safely clearing, grading, and preparing your site with precision, care, and attention to detail.

Houston FAQs

Land Clearing in Houston: Common Questions

Local answers on permits, cost, and what to expect on Houston property.

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Do you actually clear land inside Houston, or just the suburbs?
Both. We clear land across Houston — heaviest on the north and northwest side where the acreage and wooded lots are, like Cypress, Acres Homes, and the FM 1960 corridor. From our Spring base it is about 23 miles in, so Houston is regular territory. We handle residential lots, raw acreage, and commercial development pads.
How much does land clearing cost in Houston?
There is no flat rate — every lot is different. Price depends on acreage, how dense the trees and brush are, the terrain (Houston gumbo clay and wet, low ground take more work), site access, whether stumps and debris get hauled off, and any permit needs. That is why we come look first. Estimates are always free.
Should I choose forestry mulching or full land clearing?
It depends on your goal. Forestry mulching grinds brush and smaller trees into mulch right where they stand — fast, low-impact, and it leaves a ground cover that helps with erosion. Full clearing pulls everything, including stumps, and grades the lot for a build or fence. On a walkthrough we will tell you straight which fits your property and budget.
Do I need a permit to clear land in Houston?
Often, yes — and it depends. The City of Houston tree ordinance mainly hits commercial sites and development-tied clearing, and removing protected trees can require advance written notice. If your tract touches a floodplain or wetland near a bayou, Chapter 19 and even federal rules can apply. We help you understand what your site needs before we start.
Can you handle wet, low-lying, or floodplain lots?
Yes. A lot of north-Houston land is exactly that — soft gumbo clay, poorly drained flatwoods, and ground near Cypress Creek or White Oak Bayou. We match the right equipment to the soil and moisture so we clear cleanly without getting stuck or rutting the property, and we work around the wettest sections rather than tearing them up.
What happens to the trees, brush, and stumps you clear?
Your choice. We can grind brush and smaller trees into mulch on-site with the forestry mulcher, grind stumps below grade, and haul off the rest so you are left with clean, open, usable ground. If you would rather keep usable timber or mulch on the property, we will work that into the plan. Debris haul-off is part of what we quote.
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Need reliable land clearing, tree removal, or excavation in Spring, Texas? Reach out to MTM Land Clearing Services today for a free estimate and see why local property owners trust us to get the job done right.