Land Clearing Contractors in Phoenix, Arizona
Find land clearing contractors serving Phoenix for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. Compare local companies, check which services each one offers, and contact them directly about your project.
Land Clearing Contractors Serving Phoenix
3 land clearing contractors serving Phoenix confirm on their own websites that they offer land clearing (checked October 2026). Each listing links to the page where the company describes the service, so you can check it yourself.
Valley Excavating Precision Grading
Cave Creek, AZ
- Land clearing
- Stump grinding
Service confirmed on land clearing page at valleyprecision.llc
Valleywide Dig and Haul
Phoenix, AZ
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at valleywidedigandhaul.com
Phoenix Trenching and Excavating
Glendale, AZ (also Phoenix)
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at trenchingexcavation.com
Land Clearing Services in Phoenix
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Brush clearing | Overgrown lots, fence lines, pasture recovery |
| Forestry mulching | Brush and small trees, with no debris to haul |
| Lot clearing | Making a residential lot buildable |
| Full clearing and grubbing | Removing trees, stumps and roots for construction |
| Selective clearing | Keeping chosen trees on a wooded lot |
How Much Do Land Clearing Contractors Charge in Phoenix?
Angi reports an average land clearing project cost of $3,780 in 2026, and HomeGuide estimates $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. These measure different things: one is per project, the other per acre. Stump removal, debris haul-off and grading are often priced separately. No published source gives a reliable Phoenix-specific average, so use these as national planning figures and get local quotes. See land clearing cost per acre for prices by vegetation, lot size and method.
Phoenix Permits and Local Rules
In Phoenix, Maricopa County requires a Rule 310 dust control permit before you disturb 0.10 acre (4,356 sq ft) or more, which covers most land clearing.
| Rule | What it means for your project | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County dust control permit (Rule 310) | A dust control permit is required for activities that will disturb a surface area of 0.10 acre (4,356 square feet) or more, which includes earthmoving and land clearing. Rule 310 also requires dust control for any dust-generating activity regardless of size. | Source |
| Dust control training by site size | Rule 310 Basic training is required for site superintendents/foremen on sites over 1 acre and under 5 acres disturbed, and a dust control coordinator with Comprehensive training must be on site for sites of 5 acres or more. Water truck drivers need Basic training regardless of acreage. | Source |
| Grading and drainage plan review | The City of Phoenix requires review of grading and drainage plans for all construction projects, residential and non-residential. These are reviewed as civil plans. | Source |
| Hillside development review | Properties with a slope of 10% or greater require hillside review, which looks at building height, lot coverage and the area of disturbance outside the roof. Hillside plans go through civil review and may need variances or a Hillside Grading Waiver before a permit is issued (City Code 32-32; Zoning Ordinance 710 and 507 Tab A). | Source |
| Floodplain clearance | The City’s Floodplain Management Office sets development requirements for projects in Special Flood Hazard Areas and uses a Floodplain Clearance Form for residential, commercial and other projects. | Source |
| Call 811 before digging | The excavator must notify the one-call notification center at least two business days before beginning excavation (A.R.S. 40-360.22 as amended by SB 1137, Laws 2026, Ch. 147). Large projects need notice at least 15 business days or 21 calendar days before the proposed start. Facility operators must respond within two working days. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | ADEQ issues construction stormwater coverage under the AZPDES Construction General Permit (2025 CGP, AZG2025-001, effective August 29, 2025). Coverage is required for construction that disturbs 1 acre or more, or less than 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will disturb 1 acre or more, and that discharges to Arizona surface waters or an MS4. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | Under A.A.C. R18-2-602, ‘construction burning’ of wood or vegetative material from land clearing and site preparation is allowed only with an open burning permit from the ADEQ Director or a delegated authority, issued for up to one year. This state rule applies only in counties without independent authority to permit fires; Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties run their own open burning rules. | Source |
Confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county before work starts. See land clearing permits for a full checklist.
How to Choose a Land Clearing Contractor in Phoenix
Walk the property with each bidder or send the same marked site plan. Ask what happens to stumps and roots, whether debris is hauled, burned or mulched, who checks tree, grading and stormwater permits, and what condition the site will be in when the crew leaves. Compare written quotes for the same scope, not headline prices.
For background before you call, read the land clearing guide, land clearing cost per acre and land clearing permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do land clearing contractors charge in Phoenix?
Published national figures are the best guide: Angi reports a $3,780 average project and HomeGuide $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. No reliable Phoenix-specific average is published, so compare written quotes for the same scope.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Phoenix?
Usually yes. Maricopa County requires a dust control permit before disturbing 0.10 acre (4,356 sq ft) or more, and the City of Phoenix reviews grading and drainage plans for all construction projects. Sites with slopes of 10% or more need hillside review, and work in a mapped flood hazard area goes through the City’s floodplain clearance. Sites of 1 acre or more also need ADEQ Construction General Permit coverage.
Does land clearing include stump removal?
Not always. Some contractors grind or pull stumps as part of the job, others price them separately, and forestry mulching usually leaves stumps at or near ground level. Make sure the written quote says what happens to stumps.
Can I burn cleared brush in Phoenix?
Under A.A.C. R18-2-602, ‘construction burning’ of wood or vegetative material from land clearing and site preparation is allowed only with an open burning permit from the ADEQ Director or a delegated authority, issued for up to one year. This state rule applies only in counties without independent authority to permit fires; Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties run their own open burning rules.
More Directories
Sources
- Maricopa County dust control permit (Rule 310) (Reviewed September 30, 2026)
- Dust control training by site size (Reviewed September 30, 2026)
- Grading and drainage plan review (no date)
- Hillside development review (no date)
- Floodplain clearance (no date (linked clearance form dated Aug. 2025))
- Arizona: 811 requirement (Approved June 19, 2026; filed June 22, 2026)
- Arizona: Construction stormwater permit (Revised Oct. 29, 2025)
- Arizona: Open burning rules (Amended effective 7/3/2024)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? (updated September 28, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? (written November 20, 2025)
Listings checked October 2026 against each company’s website. Prices are attributed national estimates, not Phoenix quotes. Permit summaries are a starting point; confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county.