How to Price Forestry Mulching Jobs & Land Clearing Projects | Bad Hog Land Clearing

How do you price forestry mulching and land clearing jobs the right way?In this episode of the Land It Podcast, Josh Stockel talks with Noah Baldwin and Robert Moeller of Bad Hog Land Clearing about what it takes to build a successful land clearing business.After working for another contractor, Noah and Robert decided to start their own company and run it with a different approach focused on integrity, quality work, and long-term growth.They share the lessons they learned during their first few years in business — including equipment decisions, pricing strategies, and the mistakes that cost them money early on.In this episode you’ll learn:• How to price forestry mulching jobs correctly • Why many contractors bid jobs too cheap • How to calculate the real operating cost of your equipment • What factors affect land clearing pricing • The hidden costs contractors forget when bidding jobs • Why forestry mulching is often the most profitable service • The difference between buying leads and building real marketingIf you're starting or growing a land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, or demolition company, this episode is packed with practical insights from contractors working in the field every day.Timestamps00:00 Intro 01:05 How Bad Hog Land Clearing started 05:00 Starting with rental equipment 07:30 Upgrading to a forestry mulching machine 13:30 Biggest pricing mistake new contractors make 16:00 How to price forestry mulching jobs 20:00 Average day rates in land clearing 26:30 Factors that affect pricing 31:00 Hidden equipment costs 33:00 Most profitable land clearing services 36:30 Marketing and lead generation 48:00 Scaling the business