Before a fence can go up, the line has to be clear. Malone’s Fence offers land clearing + fence as a single bundled scope — brush removal, small tree work, debris hauling, and grade prep — paired with the fence install that follows. We do not offer land clearing as a stand-alone service.
No. Land clearing + fence is a single bundled service — we only clear property as part of a fence project we are also installing. If you need stand-alone land clearing, forestry mulching, or full-lot work, we are happy to point you to a specialist.
Why do I need land clearing + fence as a bundle?
Posts go in straight, plumb, and at proper depth. That is hard to do when the fence line runs through palmettos, fallen oaks, or 20-year-old undergrowth. Bundling land clearing + fence means we clear the line, set posts properly, and finish the install on one schedule — no two contractors, no rework, no surprise change orders.
Do you remove the cleared debris?
Yes. We haul off cleared brush, small trees, and debris as part of the land clearing + fence scope. For larger trees or stumps that require a crane or stump grinder, we coordinate with our equipment partners.
Can you clear an entire lot, not just a fence line?
Within a land clearing + fence project, we handle pre-fence clearing on residential lots and along fence lines on larger properties. We do not take full-lot or stand-alone clearing jobs — for larger acreage, a forestry mulching specialist is usually the right fit, and we will point you to one.
How much does land clearing + fence cost?
Light brush clearing along a fence line runs $1.50–$4.00 per linear foot depending on density. Small tree removal is quoted by the tree. We bundle land clearing + fence into a single itemized estimate so you see the total cost up front.
Do you do land clearing + fence in Wesley Chapel and Dade City?
Yes — Wesley Chapel and Dade City have a lot of properties with overgrown rear lot lines that have not been touched in years. We run land clearing + fence projects across both cities every month.
How long does land clearing + fence take?
A typical residential lot with 200–400 linear feet of moderate brush is one to two days of clearing, followed by 2–4 days of fence install. Heavy palmetto or hardwood undergrowth on a one-acre rural lot runs three to five days of clearing. We schedule the clearing the week before the fence install so the crew shows up to clean dirt, not a jungle.
Do I need a permit for land clearing + fence in Pasco or Hernando County?
For fence-line clearing on residential property paired with a fence install, a permit is usually not required for the clearing — though the fence itself does need one. Larger lot clearing — especially on properties with protected trees, wetlands buffers, or active development conditions — may need a Pasco or Hernando County Vegetation Removal Permit. We walk the property with you first, flag anything that needs county sign-off, and pull all required permits as part of the scope.
What is the difference between land clearing and forestry mulching?
Traditional clearing means cutting, grubbing, hauling, and stump removal — you end up with bare dirt ready for posts. Forestry mulching grinds standing vegetation in place into a layer of mulch on top of the soil — faster and cheaper for large acreage, and the mulch helps prevent erosion. Our land clearing + fence service uses traditional clearing along fence lines because posts need clean dirt. We do not handle stand-alone full-lot forestry mulching — for that we will point you to a specialist.
Can you clear out saw palmetto along the fence line?
Yes. Saw palmetto is the toughest part of most Pasco and Hernando fence-line jobs — the root mass runs deep and re-sprouts quickly if you just cut the tops. We grub them out with the equipment, not just cut them down. That way your post line stays clean and palmetto does not come back through your new fence in a year.
Will you remove a protected oak or heritage tree?
No — and we will tell you up front if a tree on your fence line is protected under the Pasco or Hernando County tree ordinance. Live oaks, heritage oaks, and certain mature hardwoods require a county permit and an arborist sign-off, and in many cases cannot be removed at all. We design the fence run around them or help you start the permit conversation before any work begins.
Do you call Sunshine 811 before clearing or digging?
Yes — on every job. Florida law requires a Sunshine 811 locate ticket a minimum of two full business days before any digging, grubbing, or post-setting work. We file the request before crews mobilize. That keeps your underground utility lines, our crew, and your wallet safe — hitting a buried cable or gas line is expensive, dangerous, and entirely avoidable.