Land Clearing Contractors in Arkansas
Find land clearing contractors serving Arkansas properties for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. We list 9 land clearing contractors across 1 Arkansas metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Arkansas Land Clearing Contractors by City
- Little Rock land clearing contractors: 9 verified
Arkansas Land Clearing Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 9 | 1 | 3 |
Counts come from the listings on each city page. The Contractors column is the number of land clearing companies listed; each confirms land clearing on its own website. The other columns count companies whose sites also confirm that service, so one company can appear in more than one column.
How Much Do Land Clearing Contractors Charge in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas-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.
Arkansas Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Each person responsible for an excavation or demolition must notify the One Call Center at least 2 full working days, and not more than 10 full working days, before starting (A.C.A. 14-271-112(b), per PHMSA’s summary). Arkansas 811 says member utilities are notified to locate within two full working days, work must start within 10 working days of the call-in date, and the ticket must be renewed if work is not finished within 20 working days. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality covers construction stormwater under general permit ARR150000. Small sites (1 to less than 5 acres) get automatic coverage: post the Notice of Coverage, SWPPP and inspection form on site before construction, with nothing sent to DEQ. Large sites (5 acres or more) must submit an NOI and fee through SEEK; the annual fee is $200. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | Rule 18.602 bans open burning of refuse and waste material, but Rule 18.603(D) exempts controlled fires used only for on-site land clearing, and 18.603(B) exempts agricultural clearing of previously uncultivated land. These exempt burns must stop when the Director declares air pollution conditions. Local fire officials may also require their own permits. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Little Rock: In Little Rock, removing more than seven trees in 12 months, or most tree clearing outside small residential lots, requires a City grading permit under the Land Alteration Regulations.
How to Choose a Contractor in Arkansas
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, read the land clearing guide, land clearing cost per acre and land clearing permits.
Sources
- Arkansas: 811 requirement (8/7/2017 (PHMSA summary); ar811.org page no date)
- Arkansas: Construction stormwater permit (no date (current permit expires Oct. 31, 2026; renewal effective Nov. 1, 2026))
- Arkansas: Open burning rules (Approved February 26, 2016)
- 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)
Reviewed October 16, 2026. Confirm permit requirements for your parcel with the city or county.