Land Clearing Contractors in Kentucky
Find land clearing contractors serving Kentucky properties for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. We list 11 land clearing contractors across 1 Kentucky metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Kentucky Land Clearing Contractors by City
- Louisville land clearing contractors: 11 verified
Kentucky Land Clearing Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 11 | 3 | 4 |
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 Kentucky?
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 Kentucky-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.
Kentucky Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Under KRS 367.4911, each excavator or person responsible for excavation or demolition must notify the operators’ notification center (811) not less than two full working days and not more than ten full working days before starting work, unless a later start date is agreed. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | Construction activities disturbing one acre or more, or part of a common plan that cumulatively disturbs one acre or more, need coverage under KPDES general permit KYR100000. Operators submit an electronic NOI at least seven days before construction, and coverage is effective only after written notice from the Division of Water. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | 401 KAR 63:005 allows fires for disposal of natural growth for land clearing, without tires or heavy oil and only on days that do not pose a forest fire threat. Land clearing burns for residential, commercial or industrial development are limited to two contiguous acres at a time, are not allowed May through September in listed counties, must follow KRS 149.400 fire hazard season rules, and do not override stricter local ordinances. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Louisville: In Louisville Metro any land disturbance over 2,000 square feet requires a Site Disturbance Permit from MSD, and burning cleared brush or branches is illegal.
How to Choose a Contractor in Kentucky
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
- Kentucky: 811 requirement (effective 2022-01-01)
- Kentucky: Construction stormwater permit (fact sheet dated 2025-01-02)
- Kentucky: Open burning rules (certified effective 2025-08-28)
- 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.