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Land Clearing in Montgomery, TX

Acreage clearing, forestry mulching, and homesite pads across Montgomery, Lake Conroe, and the TX-105 corridor west of Conroe. Free estimates from a crew based in Spring.

Land Clearing in Montgomery, TX

Need land clearing in Montgomery, TX? MTM Land Clearing clears wooded acreage, lake lots, and new homesites across Montgomery and the west side of Lake Conroe. The city itself is small, about five square miles, and most Montgomery addresses sit out in the county on gated acreage or lakefront ground. We run from Spring, up I-45 and out TX-105, with skid steers, forestry mulchers, and excavators. Call (281) 432-7360 for a free estimate.

This is rolling Piney Woods on sandy soils over clay. The Conroe soil series takes its name from the county seat, a gravelly loamy fine sand over sandy clay that grows shortleaf, longleaf, and loblolly pine with sweetgum, post oak, red oak, and hickory. Most of it has been in timber for a century. Along Lake Creek and the Lake Conroe shoreline, the ground flattens into loams that hold a perched water table from December to April, which is when clearing and grading get harder and the plan matters more.

We clear for homeowners, builders, and land buyers across the area: one-to-seven-acre estate lots in Crown Ranch, wooded homesites in Lake Creek Ranch, pads and driveways in Woodforest, and lakefront lots in Bentwater, Grand Harbor, and Walden. Homeplace is opening 2,000 acres off FM 2854 starting in 2026, and FM 1097 is being widened toward the lake, so the clearing work here keeps growing. Estimates are free and the company is fully insured.

Serving Montgomery and nearby ZIP codes: 77356, 77316

What We Do in Montgomery

Our Land Clearing & Site-Work Services in Montgomery

Land clearing anchors our Montgomery work, with the full menu on the same job: forestry mulching that turns pine understory into ground cover, tree removal and stump grinding, grading and dirt work for pads and driveways on rolling ground, excavation, demolition, and fence line mulching for acreage boundaries.

Forestry Mulching Clear thick brush and overgrown land with eco-friendly forestry mulching — one pass, no burning, no hauling, and a natural mulch layer left behind. Brush Clearing We clear brush and undergrowth off overgrown lots, acreage, pond banks and ditch lines around Spring and Montgomery County. Free estimates on every job. Tree Removal Safe removal of large, dead, hazardous, and in-the-way trees — for land clearing, new construction, and storm cleanup. Debris hauled off, lot left clean. Stump Grinding Grinding and full removal of stubborn stumps and root systems — below grade, cleaned up, and ready for grass, fence, or foundation. Grading & Dirt Work Site leveling, pad prep, drainage correction, and driveway prep — we move and shape earth into a solid, build-ready foundation. Site Prep We clear and grub raw land, then rough level it and haul the debris off. Builders and lot owners around Spring use us to get a site ready to build. Excavation Site digs, pond excavation, trenching, foundation and pad digs, and drainage work — done right with the right machines. Trenching Open trenching for water, sewer, electrical, and drainage lines — trenches cut straight, to depth, and backfilled clean. Demolition Structure teardown, concrete and slab removal, barn and shed demo, and selective demolition — site cleared and hauled, ready for what is next. Fence Line Mulching Reclaim overgrown property lines and right-of-ways — brush and small trees mulched away fast, without damaging your existing fences.
Local Conditions in Montgomery

Land Clearing Built for Montgomery Ground

Montgomery is split between a small city and a lot of county. Inside the city limits, the City of Montgomery's Development Services office issues building permits, and its tree preservation ordinance, adopted in 2019, applies to clearing all or part of a property whether or not a development follows. It requires protected-tree removal permits and pre-development clearing permits, orange fencing around the critical root zone before clearing, and two preserved or planted trees on every new house lot. Homeowners removing a tree from their own residential lot, timber harvesting, and land under active agricultural or timber management are exempt. Outside the city, Montgomery County's development permit regime took effect October 1, 2025. A residential non-structure permit covers land disturbance in and outside the floodplain unless the job fits an exemption. The common one is residential clearing outside the floodplain of up to half the property, capped at 2.5 acres, with no drainage changes. Any work in the 100-year floodplain needs a permit, and the county's floodplain office in Conroe handles it. Lake Creek is the water to watch: the National Weather Service gauge above The Woodlands puts county roads under water at moderate flood stage, and the West Fork of the San Jacinto set its record during Harvey. Septic runs through the county's environmental health office. Growth around the lake is steady, with Woodforest, one of the largest master-planned communities in the county, and Homeplace breaking ground on 2,000 acres.

Areas we serve in & around Montgomery: Crown Ranch, Lake Creek Ranch, Woodforest, Bentwater, Grand Harbor, Walden on Lake Conroe, April Sound, Montgomery Trace, Homeplace, Historic downtown Montgomery.

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 Reign6 months ago · Google review

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.

Montgomery FAQs

Land Clearing in Montgomery: Common Questions

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

Call (281) 432-7360

How much does land clearing cost in Montgomery?
It depends on acreage, how dense the pine and understory are, slope and wet ground near the lake or Lake Creek, access, and whether debris is mulched in place or hauled. A lakefront lot in Bentwater and five wooded acres in Crown Ranch are different jobs. We look at the property and give you a free, firm estimate.
Do I need a permit to clear land in Montgomery, TX?
Inside city limits, the City of Montgomery's tree preservation ordinance requires clearing and protected-tree removal permits for most lots. A homeowner removing a tree on their own residential lot is exempt, and so is land under active ag or timber management. Outside the city, the county's development permit applies unless your job fits an exemption. We confirm which one applies during the estimate.
Does the county permit apply to my Crown Ranch or Lake Creek Ranch lot?
Those lots are outside the city, so Montgomery County rules apply. Since October 2025 the county requires a residential non-structure permit for land disturbance unless the job is exempt. Clearing a house pad and driveway on a wooded lot usually fits the residential exemption: outside the floodplain, no more than half the property up to 2.5 acres, and no change to drainage. Larger or floodplain work needs the permit.
Can you clear down to the Lake Conroe shoreline or Lake Creek?
Yes, with the flood map in hand. Any work in the 100-year floodplain needs a county floodplain permit before it starts, and the exemptions that cover most homesite clearing only apply outside the floodplain. On lake lots we also keep equipment off saturated ground near the water, so shoreline work often waits for the drier months.
Should the pines on my lake lot be mulched in place or removed and hauled?
Mulch what you want as ground cover and haul what sits where the house, septic field, or driveway goes. Mulching leaves roots in the ground, which is fine under a lawn or a tree buffer and wrong under a slab or a drainfield. We split the lot that way during the estimate so the septic installer and the builder get clean ground where they need it.
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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.