Choose a starting point for your estimate. The property assessment helps organize the decisions that affect the scope. The cost guide explains why access, material handling, roots and the receiving condition can change a price.
What you can bring to either conversation
A parcel location, a photo of the entrance and one sentence about the intended use give the contractor a practical starting point. If you already have a drawing or a quote, highlight anything you cannot tell from it, such as where cut material will go or what happens to stumps.
Choose a tool by the decision you still need to make
Use the assessment if you are unsure whether cutting, mulching or root removal fits your next use. It asks about the footprint, retained vegetation, access and material destination. The recommendation points to the next planning conversation. You can use it without entering contact details.
If you already know what you want cleared and need to compare prices, use the cost guide. Put the two proposals beside the same sketch and compare their finish, exclusions and handling. A written, property-specific estimate is the next step when the machine route and required result are defined.