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Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing in Gilmer, TX
Gilmer is the county seat of Upshur County, and a lot of the land around it is the kind we like best: rolling pine and hardwood country where yaupon, sweetgum and greenbrier fill in fast once a pasture or homesite is left alone for a few years. Texas Homestead Company clears that growth with forestry mulching, grinding it into mulch where it stands so you’re left with usable ground and no burn piles to watch.
Why property owners in Gilmer clear land with forestry mulching
Much of the acreage around Gilmer, out toward Lake Gilmer, Pritchett and Ore City, is family land that has grown up in brush since it was last grazed or cut. Owners usually call us to get it back: open the understory under the big pines and oaks, find the old fence lines, and make room for a house, a barndominium or cattle again.
Upshur County’s sandy, rolling ground erodes quickly when it’s bulldozed bare. Mulching leaves a protective layer on the soil instead, which matters on slopes that drain toward Little Cypress Creek and the area’s ponds.
Gilmer is roughly a 40-minute drive northeast of our base in Hawkins, reached by way of US-271 and SH-155, so it’s well inside our regular work area.
What a Gilmer customer said
We had Justin come out to our property in Gilmer,Tx and I can't explain exactly how great the experience was watching him do this job for us. He really cares not only about his equipment but more so his customers. Highly recommend Justin and Texas Homestead Company if you want honesty and integrity on your property give them a call
George R., Gilmer, TX (5-star Google review)
5 Stars for sure
Our services in Gilmer and Upshur County
Forestry mulching is our main service. One machine grinds brush, vines, small trees and stumps into mulch where they stand. The mulch stays on the ground to protect the soil and hold back erosion, so there are no burn piles to manage and nothing to haul off. How forestry mulching works.
Land clearing and brush removal covers homesites, pasture reclamation, fence lines, trails and lots. Land clearing details.
Site prep comes after the clearing: excavation, grading, house pads and driveways. See site prep.
How booking works
- Call or send the form: tell us where the property is and what you want to do with it.
- Free on-site estimate: Justin walks the land with you and gives you an upfront quote.
- Scheduled and done: once you approve, we schedule the work and finish it.
- Simple invoice: transparent billing after the job is complete.
Gilmer forestry mulching FAQ
Do you work out around Lake Gilmer and the rural roads outside town?
Yes. Most of our Gilmer-area work is on acreage outside city limits. Tell us the road or nearest crossroads when you call and we’ll plan the visit.
Can you clear under the pines without taking the big trees?
Yes. Selective mulching takes out yaupon, small hardwoods and vines and leaves the trees you mark. That’s one of the most common requests we get in Upshur County.
Is there a charge to come to Gilmer for an estimate?
Estimates are free and non-binding. Call (903) 521-5222 and we’ll set a time to walk the property.
Areas we serve near Gilmer
From Gilmer we also work in Lake Gilmer, Pritchett, Ore City, Big Sandy, Diana and the rest of Upshur County. Our wider East Texas service area includes Hawkins, Tyler, Longview, Mineola, Marshall, Sulphur Springs, Athens, Grand Saline, plus Lindale, Gladewater, Winnsboro, Canton, Jacksonville and communities within about 100 miles of our base in Hawkins.
Get a free estimate for your Gilmer property
Estimates are free and non-binding. Final pricing is set after an on-site assessment, and full payment is due when the job is done unless we agree otherwise in writing.
Texas Homestead Company
1279 Co Rd 3420, Hawkins, TX 75765
Phone: (903) 521-5222
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–7 PM · Closed Sunday