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We took pictures at a job site near our office that was performed by one of our competitors. While we do not leave any stobs and we flush all material to ground level, this land owner was left with tall stobs over the entire 5 acres making it difficult to walk through. We also noticed large areas near the tree patches where the underbrush was left untouched.

Renting a machine sounds like a cheaper way to go but most land owners do not factor in all the costs that go along with land clearing, such as:

* Purchasing the diesel needed to run the machine and refilling when returning it.

* Transportation to and from the rental store. This can usually add up to $150 to your cost.

* The hours of training needed to learn the machine to get the most out of the rental time. While running the machine may be like many other machine, the mulching head takes some getting used to.

* Most rental companies charge a huge down payment in case anything goes wrong with the machine and they will expect all repairs to be paid by the renter, including broken teeth which can run as high as $60 per tooth.

* Many rental companies will require prior experience to rent these machines as they are so costly.

In the long run it may be cheaper to pay someone else who has years of experience and who knows how to get the most production for your money. We, at Lone Star Land Enhancement, Inc. will go above and beyond to help you receive the look you are after for the best price.

Many companies are making these mulchers now so more people are starting up businesses in our area. Some even charge lower fees. Things to keep in mind: many of these mulching machines are cheaper because they do not have the horsepower to do forestry work causing the job to be much slower going than expected. Also, you may be paying for their training time as they get to know their machine and learn how to increase production. Be sure you always ask how much experience they have, what type of teeth they are using, ask for references and ask for proof of their insurance. These questions will help you weed through and find reputable businesses. Lowest price doesn't always mean best production and highest quality.