Land clearing and scrub removal that give you your garden back
We take on land clearing and scrub removal in Budapest and the surrounding towns, whether it’s a garden left to its own devices for years or a weed-covered building plot. First we walk the site with you and agree on what stays and what goes, then we keep working until the plot is accessible and usable again.
Clearing scrub from an overgrown garden
On an overgrown plot, weeds are the villain, but they rarely work alone. Their accomplices are waist-high scrub, wild shoots bursting up from old roots and climbers creeping over the fence, slowly spreading towards the neighbours too.
When clearing scrub, we cut all of this back to the base, chop up the thicker parts and hand the space back to you in a state you can walk across. That gets the hardest part of reviving a neglected garden out of the way, and at last you can see what is worth keeping.
Before and after
An overgrown garden before and after clearing. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterWhat we pay attention to when clearing land
We spare valuable trees
For us, trees are allies, since they give shade and cool the garden. If the scrub hides a valuable tree or shrub, we spare it and check whether pruning can bring it back into shape. We only remove what really has to go.
We remove stumps if needed
We take our motto, “Irtjuk a gyökereket” (“We pull weeds out by the roots”), literally here: wherever a felled shrub or tree leaves a stump, we grind it out by machine, so that lawn or new plants can go there later.
Your fence stays intact
We strip the plants off an overgrown fence without damaging the wire, the slats or the base. We work just as carefully next to the walls of the house and around any flowerbeds you’re keeping.
What affects the cost of land clearing?
No two plots are alike, so we give you the price in writing after a free site visit, and these are the factors that count most.
The size of the area
It matters how big the plot is and how much of it is overgrown, since a single overgrown corner is a completely different job from an area that has been left untended for years.
How dense the growth is
We make quick work of tall weeds, but woody scrub and thick wild shoots take more time, because they also have to be cut up.
Access
It makes a difference whether we can drive onto the plot or have to carry everything out through a narrow gate or up steps. Steep, sloping ground also slows the work down.
The amount of green waste
The price also depends on how many branches and trunks and how much scrub pile up, and whether you want us to take it all away.
Plants to keep and stumps
If the scrub hides trees, shrubs or beds you’d like to keep, we work more slowly and selectively around them. Stump grinding, if you ask for it, also appears in the quote.
What to do with the plot afterwards
A cleared plot is a good starting point, and this is the moment to decide what comes next. It can stay a simple, tidy space, or we can build a garden on it where you’ll enjoy sitting out in summer.
The same team of ours looks after both trees and gardens, so you don’t need to call three different companies. After land clearing we level the ground, lay the turf, plant new trees and install the irrigation, and if you like, we can take over the upkeep too with monthly garden maintenance.
From our own work
Real photos from jobs we have done ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does land clearing cost?
We don’t publish fixed prices, because every plot is a different job. The site visit is free, and afterwards we send you an accurate quote in writing, so you know what to budget for before any work starts.
Do you take away the green waste?
Yes, if you like, we take away the branches, trunks and scrub, so there’s no pile left in the garden when we finish. MOHU, Budapest’s public waste management company, does collect garden waste in bags and tied bundles from spring until early December, but not thick branches, tree trunks or large quantities, and that is usually exactly what land clearing leaves behind.
Will the scrub grow back after clearing?
Sooner or later, yes, if nobody looks after the plot, because roots left in the ground sprout again and weed seeds germinate. In the first season it’s worth mowing the area regularly so the returning shoots soon give up, and we can do this for you as part of monthly garden maintenance.
Do I have to keep my plot tidy in Hungary?
In many places, yes, as a number of local councils require owners to keep their land in order, and a neglected, weedy plot is a nuisance for the neighbours too. It’s best to ask locally about the exact rules where you are, and you can safely leave the clearing to us.
Do you clear building plots too?
Yes, we clear a plot awaiting construction or sale just as we would a neglected garden, so that it can finally be walked and surveyed. If there are trees on it, we first decide which ones can be saved, and if one does have to be felled, we check in advance whether a permit is needed. We cover permits in detail on a separate page.
Request a site visit for your plot
Tell us roughly how big the area is and how long it has been left untended. We’ll call you back within one working day to arrange a free site visit. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Land clearing in District 17 and nearby
We mostly work in District 17 and the surrounding towns, but we come out to every district of Budapest. See what your district or town requires.
