Professional lot clearing across North Georgia — from a single overgrown lot to a full building pad.
Picture a wooded lot you just closed on, thick with scrub pine, privet, and vines so dense you can't see the back property line — and a builder waiting on a cleared pad before permits and financing timelines start slipping. Or maybe it's simpler: a few acres you've owned for years that have grown up wild, and you're finally ready to turn them into usable pasture, a yard the kids can play in, or a defensible buffer around the house. Either way, clearing a lot by hand or with rented equipment usually costs more time and money than it saves, and it's easy to underestimate how much a dense North Georgia lot fights back.
MMP Tree Service clears trees, brush, and stumps in a sequence built to keep equipment access open the whole way through — cutting and removing trees first, then brush and undergrowth, then handling stumps by full removal or grinding depending on what the site needs next. If you want to keep a few specimen trees, a natural buffer along a property line, or a tree line for privacy, we mark and clear around them selectively rather than taking a scorched-earth approach to the whole parcel. Because permit requirements and tree ordinances vary by city and county across North Georgia, we check what applies to your address during the estimate rather than assuming one set of rules fits every property. MMP works across North Metro Atlanta, from small residential lots to multi-acre parcels for builders and landowners alike.
Lot clearing pricing depends heavily on the specific property, not just its size, because two lots of the same acreage can require very different amounts of work. The main factors we weigh when quoting a job:
Builders and homeowners clearing a pad for a new home, shop, or addition need the site opened up on a schedule that matches permits and financing — we work directly with contractors to keep clearing from becoming the bottleneck.
Acreage that's grown up wild over the years can be turned into pasture, a garden, or a usable yard, but it usually takes more than a mower and a weekend — clearing the trees and brush first is what makes the land usable again.
Dense brush and overgrown vegetation close to a home add fuel load and make it harder to defend a structure if a fire starts nearby. Clearing that undergrowth and thinning the tree line creates a buffer of defensible space around the house.
A property that's sat untouched for a few seasons can turn into a tangle of privet, vines, and volunteer trees fast. Clearing it back gives you a usable, visible property again instead of one you can only see from the road.
We work across 27 cities in North Metro Atlanta and know the differences that matter — Piedmont clay soil, city-specific tree ordinances and stream buffers, HOA rules, and which properties tend to have the densest overgrowth.
Every crew works under a licensed and insured operation with ISA Certified Arborists on staff — ask any clearing company for proof of insurance before heavy equipment moves onto your property.
We clear trees, brush, and stumps in an order that keeps equipment access open the whole way through, rather than boxing ourselves in halfway through the job — protecting what's left standing and the surrounding property.
We walk the property and give you a firm number before any cutting starts — no vague phone quotes, and no surprise charges for stump handling or debris hauling once the job is underway.
MMP Tree Service is family-owned and operated, which means the crew clearing your property is accountable to a name and a reputation, not a corporate call center.
We cover 27 cities across North Georgia. Pick your city below for local details, or see the full service area list.
Canton, GA · Norcross, GA · Lilburn, GA · Duluth, GA · Woodstock, GA · Vinings, GA · Marietta, GA · Atlanta, GA · Avondale Estates, GA · Buford, GA · Suwanee, GA · Johns Creek, GA · East Point, GA · Buckhead, GA · Roswell, GA · Dunwoody, GA · Cumming, GA · Decatur, GA · Kennesaw, GA · Lawrenceville, GA · Sandy Springs, GA · Smyrna, GA · Brookhaven, GA · Acworth, GA · Milton, GA · Powder Springs, GA · Alpharetta, GA
It depends on your specific city or county — some regulate clearing near streams, protected trees, or developments above a certain size, while others have few restrictions on private residential lots. We check what applies to your address during the estimate. See your city's page in our service area list for specifics where available.
Yes — selective clearing is common, whether you want to keep a few specimen trees, a privacy buffer along a property line, or a natural tree line. We mark what stays during the estimate and clear around it rather than taking everything down.
It depends on acreage, density, and access — a small residential lot might take a day or two, while a multi-acre parcel with heavy brush and limited access can take a week or more. We give you a realistic timeline during the estimate, not a guess.
Yes — we regularly coordinate directly with builders and general contractors to clear building pads on a schedule that matches permitting and construction timelines. Contact us with your project timeline and we'll work around it.
Clearing exposes soil that was previously held in place by roots and ground cover, which matters more on sloped lots or near streams. We can leave mulched debris on-site as ground cover or advise on next steps for erosion control as part of the estimate.
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"I had a fantastic experience with MMP Tree Service! We had a fallen tree in our backyard that needed immediate attention, and they handled the tree removal flawlessly. The entire process was stress-free. Their team was professional, the service was excellent, and they left the yard looking spotless. On top of the high-quality work, the price was great—very competitive compared to other quotes I received. If you are looking for affordable tree care or emergency tree services, I highly recommend them. We will definitely use MMP Tree Service again for any future tree maintenance or stump grinding needs!"
"Luis and his entire crew did an incredible job on our property! We needed 15 very tall trees taken down to be able to build a detached garage. We watched from our back deck and we were amazed at the precision and expertise they used to take down these 60’ trees. I mentioned to Luis that they all worked so well together and he said that this crew has been together for over 12 years. If we ever need more work done in the future, we will definitely call this family-owned local business."
"This company, their crew, their unbelievable super human tree climbers and equipment are TOP NOTCH!. Everything done exactly as promised in one day! I rarely get this lucky with any service let alone a tree service doing so many trees. Very pleased! I wish them all the success possible! They earned it."
"We had a fantastic experience with this tree service! Their pricing was very fair, they made honest and knowledgeable recommendations without trying to upsell us, and they were able to get the job done quickly. On top of that, everyone on the crew was incredibly friendly, professional, and easy to work with. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone needing tree work!"
"These guys did an amazing job cutting down three large trees for us in one day. They cleaned up all of the debris and left our property in better condition than when they arrived. Very impressive."
Scroll up to the form on this page, or call (470) 403-0215 — we'll walk your property and give you a firm number before any cutting starts.