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Land Clearing Contractors in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Find land clearing contractors serving Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

19 land clearing contractors serving Minneapolis 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.

Land Clearing Services in Minneapolis

ServiceBest for
Brush clearingOvergrown lots, fence lines, pasture recovery
Forestry mulchingBrush and small trees, with no debris to haul
Lot clearingMaking a residential lot buildable
Full clearing and grubbingRemoving trees, stumps and roots for construction
Selective clearingKeeping chosen trees on a wooded lot

How Much Do Land Clearing Contractors Charge in Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis-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.

Minneapolis Permits and Local Rules

Minneapolis requires an erosion and sediment control permit for any land disturbance over 500 square feet or 5 cubic yards, before work begins.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Erosion and sediment control permitLand disturbance over 500 square feet, or over 5 cubic yards of material disturbed, stored or used as fill, needs a city erosion and sediment control permit before work starts. Over 5,000 square feet or 500 cubic yards also requires an erosion control plan, and over 1 acre requires a stormwater pollution prevention plan.Source
Stormwater managementAll land-disturbing activities over half an acre, including common plans of development, must meet the city’s stormwater management chapter, including an approved stormwater management plan.Source
Floodplain overlay permitA permit from the zoning administrator is required before placing fill, excavating, or storing materials or equipment in the floodplain, and for other development there.Source
Mississippi River Corridor vegetation permitIn the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area overlay, intensive vegetation clearing in shore and bluff impact zones, near wetlands and in native plant areas needs a vegetation permit and a restoration plan, and is allowed only for limited purposes; other intensive clearing is prohibited.Source
Trees on streets and parkwaysNo one may remove, cut, trim or injure any tree or shrub on streets, avenues, parks or parkways without a permit from the general superintendent of parks.Source
Call 811 before diggingUnder Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216D, anyone excavating must notify Gopher State One Call at least 48 hours in advance, not counting the day of the call, weekends or holidays. If you hire a contractor, the contractor is responsible for the notice.Source
Construction stormwater permitThe MPCA issues construction stormwater permit coverage to owners and operators of construction that disturbs one acre or more of soil, including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale over one acre.Source
Burning cleared brushA burning permit is required for all open burning other than small recreational fires. Under a DNR burn permit (issued by the DNR or a delegated fire warden or, in some southern counties, the sheriff), vegetative debris such as brush, logs and stumps can be burned. Garbage, treated or painted lumber, plastics, tires and commercial demolition debris cannot.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 Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis-specific average is published, so compare written quotes for the same scope.

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Minneapolis?

Almost always. Minneapolis requires an erosion and sediment control permit for any land disturbance over 500 square feet or 5 cubic yards, and larger sites also need an erosion control plan and, over half an acre, stormwater management approval. Clearing in the floodplain needs a zoning permit, intensive clearing in the Mississippi River Corridor needs a vegetation permit, and street or parkway trees need a Park Board permit.

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 Minneapolis?

A burning permit is required for all open burning other than small recreational fires. Under a DNR burn permit (issued by the DNR or a delegated fire warden or, in some southern counties, the sheriff), vegetative debris such as brush, logs and stumps can be burned. Garbage, treated or painted lumber, plastics, tires and commercial demolition debris cannot.

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Sources

Listings checked October 2026 against each company’s website. Prices are attributed national estimates, not Minneapolis quotes. Permit summaries are a starting point; confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county.