HomePal lists 1 land clearing pro working in and around Franklin, Tennessee — every one with direct contact info, no middleman. Featured pros are established businesses we work with directly. Call the pro directly or use their website to request a quote — HomePal never sells your info.
Mid South Mulch & Outdoor Services has been clearing and shaping ground around Franklin, Tennessee since 1996. The crew serves a roughly 20-mile radius across Williamson County south of Nash
Land clearing costs $1,200 to $8,000 per acre on average.
Read the full 2026 cost guide →Look for a crew that runs its own machinery (skid steers, mulchers, excavators), carries liability insurance, and will walk the property before quoting. Ask whether the price includes debris handling — hauling, burning, or mulching in place changes the scope significantly. A written, defined-scope estimate protects both sides.
A clear description of the area to be cleared (acreage or boundaries), what happens to trees, stumps, and debris, whether grading or stump grinding is included, and how utilities and property lines are handled. On-site estimates are standard in this trade — be cautious with firm quotes given sight-unseen.
It varies by county and by how much ground is being disturbed. Many areas require permits for clearing near wetlands, waterways, or protected trees. An established local company will know the local rules and can usually point you to what your parcel needs before work starts.
Traditional clearing removes vegetation and hauls or burns the debris, often taking root balls with it. Forestry mulching grinds standing brush and small trees into a mulch layer that stays on the ground — usually faster, no burn piles or haul-off, and less soil disturbance. Which is right depends on what the land is for next.
