Austin · Land and Lot Clearing
Land and Lot Clearing in Austin, TX
Removing trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, farmed or opened up. This page applies it to Austin, TX, using the rules and conditions on the Austin city page.
Call availability varies by area and time of day. Calls are answered by an independent tree service provider.
Land and Lot Clearing in Austin: what to check first
Removing trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, farmed or opened up in Austin, TX. Before work starts, check the city's main tree rule: protected at 19 inches in diameter. Heritage at 24 inches for listed species.
- Local rule
- Protected at 19 inches in diameter. Heritage at 24 inches for listed species (Austin).
- Who to call about lines
- Austin Energy, for trees near wires in Austin.
- Where the rules live
- City Arborist, Development Services Department.
Austin rules that apply to land and Lot Clearing
In Austin, TX, tree work is governed by city Arborist, Development Services Department.
The rule most likely to affect land and Lot Clearing in Austin: protected at 19 inches in diameter. Heritage at 24 inches for listed species.
For the full local picture, including measurement and exemptions, see tree service in Austin.
Local conditions behind land and Lot Clearing calls in Austin
Ice storms
Listed among the main tree hazards in Austin.
Oak wilt
Listed among the main tree hazards in Austin.
Drought
Listed among the main tree hazards in Austin.
Wildfire on the west side
Listed among the main tree hazards in Austin.
How land and Lot Clearing runs on a Austin property
Walk the property
Austin: boundaries, keeper trees, wet areas, slopes and the access route for machines are marked.
Silt fence and access
Austin: erosion controls go in before soil is disturbed, along with a stable entrance for trucks.
Fell and process trees
Austin: merchantable logs are separated, and the rest is chipped or mulched.
Brush and stumps
Austin: a mulcher, excavator or stump grinder handles them according to the plan for the ground.
Final grade
Austin: the surface is left smooth, seeded or mulched to hold the soil.
Austin facts for land and Lot Clearing
| Item | Austin detail |
|---|---|
| Service | Land and Lot Clearing |
| County or jurisdiction | Travis (parts in Williamson and Hays) |
| Tree rules | City Arborist, Development Services Department |
| Key local rule | Protected at 19 inches in diameter. Heritage at 24 inches for listed species. |
| Electric utility | Austin Energy |
Work often paired with land and Lot Clearing in Austin
- Tree Removal
- See tree removal for how it relates to work in Austin.
- Stump Removal
- See stump removal for how it relates to work in Austin.
- Brush Clearing
- See brush clearing for how it relates to work in Austin.
Land and Lot Clearing questions from Austin
Does land and Lot Clearing in Austin need a permit?
Start with the city's key rule: protected at 19 inches in diameter. Heritage at 24 inches for listed species. The Austin page explains thresholds and exemptions.
Who should be called first about trees near lines in Austin?
Austin Energy. Keep at least 10 feet away from energized lines.
Can I burn the brush from clearing in Austin?
Only where local and state rules allow it, often with a burn permit and only in certain seasons. Many urban and suburban areas ban open burning.
Can I sell the timber from my lot in Austin?
If there is enough merchantable timber, a forester or logger may buy it. A state forestry agency can explain how to find a consulting forester.
More on land and Lot Clearing and Austin
Land and Lot Clearing help in Austin
Call to be connected with an independent tree company that works in Austin, TX.
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Limbwright is a referral service. Your call goes to an independent tree service company that sets its own schedule and terms. Ask for proof of insurance and a written scope before work starts. How this works
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