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Brush Mowing and Bush Hogging in Melbourne, FL

Brush Mowing · Melbourne, FL

Brush clearing for overgrown lots and pasture land

Bush hogging, or brush mowing, cuts an overgrown lot back down so you can use the land again. We use a hydraulic three-blade brush mower on our skid steer, and it works like a bush hog on steroids. It cuts tall grass, saw palmetto, dense brush and small trees up to about 5 inches. The mower has a high reach, so tall brush comes down too.

We are based in Melbourne and mow lots and acreage across Brevard County and the counties around it. The same mower is one step of our land clearing in Melbourne, and it handles lot upkeep on its own. Call or text (904) 719-0443 for a free quote.

What We Handle

  • Hydraulic three-blade brush mower on a skid steer
  • Small trees up to about 5 inches cut in the same pass
  • High reach for tall, dense brush
  • Overgrown lots cut down before a sale or a build
  • Weeds and brush cut back on pasture and acreage
  • Saw palmetto flats mowed down low
  • Brazilian pepper thickets and vines cut back
  • Repeat mowing for lot upkeep

Request a Brush Mowing Quote

Tell us about the lot or acreage, the work you need and where it is. We look at the job and put a free quote in writing.

Bush hogging overgrown lots and pasture in Brevard County

A Brevard lot left alone fills in fast. The common soils here are flatwoods sands, where saw palmetto and wax myrtle grow under the pines. Vines and young trees push up through the grass, and bush hogging knocks all of it back down.

Before a sale, a mowed lot lets buyers see the ground and the shape of the land. Before a build, mowing opens the lot up for the surveyor and the builder. But mowing leaves the roots, and the state building code requires them cleared from a new home's foundation area. When a house or a barn is coming, the plan for the ground starts with site preparation.

On pasture and acreage, the mower cuts down weeds and brush that grow up through the grass. It also clears underbrush from under the pines you want to keep.

Brush mowing or mulching: which one fits your lot?

Both machines run on our skid steer, and both take down brush and small trees. The brush mower cuts the growth and leaves the cut pieces on the ground. Our mower is faster than grinding, so it fits a lot that just needs cutting back.

The disc mulcher grinds trees and brush where they stand into a mulch layer that covers the ground. That is forestry mulching, a good fit for selective clearing and trails. Some lots get both machines, and the written quote spells out which goes where.

Both machines leave the roots in the ground. When stumps and roots need to come out, that is a land clearing job for the tree puller.

How often does a Florida lot need brush clearing?

Mowing cuts plants down, but it leaves their roots alive. Florida's extension service says saw palmetto grows back fast after mowing. Its guide to brush treatments rates a mowing as lasting around one year. Federal forest research puts most palmetto growth between April and October, through the rainy season.

The Florida Forest Service lists mowing as a way to cut wildfire fuel where homes back up to wild land. It says a mowed safety zone needs another pass every one to three years. Its home safety advice also says to remove large clumps of saw palmetto close to a house.

That makes brush clearing upkeep work, and we come back to mow again when the growth returns. June through September are the wettest months here, and soft ground can rut under a machine. The drier months tend to bring firmer ground.

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Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 150 miles around Melbourne, across the Space Coast and Treasure Coast and north to Daytona Beach.

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How We Work

How a Job With BW Clearing Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or text

Call or text (904) 719-0443 and tell us where the land is and what you plan to do with it. A rough size helps too.

2

We look at the land

We come out to see the growth and how the machines can reach it. Then we put your free quote in writing.

3

The plan

We settle the plan for your lot, and we walk you through which permits apply to it. Florida law calls for a Sunshine 811 notice at least 2 full business days before digging starts.

4

The machine work

The disc mulcher and the brush mower take the growth down. The tree puller lifts trees and stumps out of the ground, roots and all. An excavator comes in for ponds and lot leveling.

5

The finished lot

We haul the debris off or leave the mulch on the ground, whichever you chose. You get back a smooth lot, ready for the build or the pasture.

FAQ

Brush Mowing Questions, Answered

Common questions about brush mowing around Melbourne and the rest of the Space Coast. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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Is bush hogging the same as brush mowing?
Yes, it is the same job. Bush hog is the name most people here use for a heavy rotary mower built for rough ground. Ours is a hydraulic three-blade brush mower that runs on a skid steer.
How big a tree can your brush mower cut?
Our mower cuts small trees up to about 5 inches. Larger trees come out roots and all with the tree puller or an excavator. Your written quote lists which trees get mowed and which get pulled.
What happens to the brush after you mow it?
The mower chops it into pieces that land on the ground where it grew. Sometimes that material can stay on site. When it needs to go, we haul it away as part of debris removal.
How much does bush hogging cost?
The price depends on the acreage and on how tall and thick the growth is. Small trees and tight access add machine time, and hauling the cut brush off adds to the job. We look at the land and put a free quote in writing. Call or text (904) 719-0443 to set that up.
Do I need a permit to bush hog land in Brevard County?
In unincorporated Brevard, the county code requires a permit before land clearing unless an exemption applies. Under that code, mowing means cutting grass and other soft growth with light machinery. Cocoa's city code says clearing understory with a bush hog is not routine mowing. Rules differ by town, so ask the county or city permit office, and we point you there.
What if my land has gopher tortoise burrows?
Gopher tortoises live in pastures and yards across Florida, and state law protects them and their burrows. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) counts any work within 25 feet of a burrow as a disturbance. Work that stays at least 25 feet away may not need a permit, and FWC answers that question. Tell us about any burrows when you call.
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Why Choose BW Clearing

Land Clearing and Dirt Work Around Melbourne

Our own skid steer and attachments

We own the skid steer and the attachments it runs. The disc mulcher and the brush mower take the growth down, and the tree puller lifts out stumps.

A plan before the machines run

We look at the land with you and talk through what stays and what goes. Then the free quote comes to you in writing.

Ground left ready to build on

Debris is hauled off or mulched in place, whichever the plan calls for. The ground is left smooth and ready for construction.

Guides and Resources

Brush Mowing Guides

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Get In Touch With BW Clearing

Send us the location and what you want cleared, and we will reach out to set a time. You can also call or text (904) 719-0443.

  • Call or text (904) 719-0443
  • Serving Melbourne, FL, the Space Coast and the Treasure Coast
  • Free written quotes · land clearing, mulching and dirt work

Request a Quote

Tell us about the lot or acreage, the work you need and where it is. We look at the job and put a free quote in writing.

Call (904) 719-0443