Land Clearing Contractors in Sacramento, California
Find land clearing contractors serving Sacramento 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 Sacramento
4 land clearing contractors serving Sacramento 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.
Empire Demolition and Hauling
Orangevale, CA
- Land clearing
- Forestry mulching
- Stump grinding
Service confirmed on land clearing page at empiredemolitionandhauling.com
Norcal Earthworks
Roseville, CA
- Land clearing
- Stump grinding
Service confirmed on land clearing page at norcalearthworks.com
Lund Construction Co
Sacramento, CA
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at lundconst.com
AL'S Land Clearing Inc
Sacramento, CA
- Land clearing
Service confirmed on land clearing page at alslandclearing.com
Land Clearing Services in Sacramento
| 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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento-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.
Sacramento Permits and Local Rules
Native oaks, California sycamore and buckeye of 12 inches DSH or larger, and other large trees (32 inches on home lots, 24 inches on undeveloped or commercial land) are Private Protected Trees and need a City permit before removal.
| Rule | What it means for your project | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Private Protected Trees (City Code Ch. 12.56) | A permit from Urban Forestry is required before regulated work on a Private Protected Tree: native oaks, California sycamore or buckeye 12 inches DSH or larger; any tree 32 inches DSH or larger on a lot with a single-family home or duplex; or any tree 24 inches DSH or larger on undeveloped, commercial, industrial or apartment property. Former ‘heritage trees’ are included. | Source |
| Flood zone construction requirements | Obtain the proper permit before construction in a flood zone and follow City floodplain regulations; in the Natomas Basin A99 zone (effective July 1, 2024) lowest floors must meet specific elevation standards with an elevation certificate. Do not dig, plant or build at the base of a levee; check encroachment rules with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. | Source |
| Call 811 before digging | Under the Government Code, anyone planning to excavate must contact the appropriate regional notification center (811) at least two working days, and not more than 14 calendar days, before beginning to excavate. USA North 811 adds that each person or company doing the excavation must submit its own ticket; a subcontractor cannot work under another contractor’s ticket, and the day you notify does not count toward the two working days. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | Projects that disturb one or more acres of soil, or less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of development that disturbs one or more acres, must obtain coverage under the statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit (Order 2022-0057-DWQ, effective September 1, 2023). Projects in the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit apply to the Lahontan Regional Water Board instead. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | A statewide Air Resources Board control measure (effective January 1, 2004) bans outdoor burning of household trash and burn barrels at residences, but dry natural vegetation grown on the property may still be burned in open piles unless prohibited by local controls, and only on days authorized by the local air district. Open burning of land-clearing debris is therefore controlled by the local air district, which may ban it entirely or require permits. | 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 Sacramento
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento-specific average is published, so compare written quotes for the same scope.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Sacramento?
If protected trees are on the property, yes: native oaks, sycamores and buckeyes 12 inches DSH or larger, and other large trees over 24 or 32 inches depending on the lot type, need a City Urban Forestry permit before removal. Work in a flood zone needs the proper permit, and digging near the base of a levee is restricted.
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 Sacramento?
A statewide Air Resources Board control measure (effective January 1, 2004) bans outdoor burning of household trash and burn barrels at residences, but dry natural vegetation grown on the property may still be burned in open piles unless prohibited by local controls, and only on days authorized by the local air district. Open burning of land-clearing debris is therefore controlled by the local air district, which may ban it entirely or require permits.
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Sources
- Private Protected Trees (City Code Ch. 12.56) (no date (ordinance adopted August 4, 2016))
- Flood zone construction requirements (no date (rules effective July 1, 2024))
- California: 811 requirement (no date)
- California: Construction stormwater permit (Page last updated 11/17/2025)
- California: Open burning rules (no date (measure effective January 1, 2004))
- 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 Sacramento quotes. Permit summaries are a starting point; confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county.