Land Clearing Contractors in Nebraska
Find land clearing contractors serving Nebraska properties for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. We list 12 land clearing contractors across 1 Nebraska metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Nebraska Land Clearing Contractors by City
- Omaha land clearing contractors: 12 verified
Nebraska Land Clearing Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 12 | 2 | 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 Nebraska?
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 Nebraska-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.
Nebraska Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-2321 requires an excavator to give notice to the one-call center (Nebraska811) at least two full business days, but no more than ten business days, before beginning excavation; notice to the center is deemed notice to all operators. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | An NPDES Construction Storm Water General Permit Notice of Intent (CSW-NOI) is needed for construction activity that disturbs one acre or more, or less than one acre if part of a common plan of development or sale. The NOI must be received at least seven days before land grading and clearing start, and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan addressing erosion and sediment control is a primary permit condition. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01 sets a statewide open burning ban that includes fires for the purpose of clearing land. The local fire chief may waive the ban by issuing a signed open burning permit (listing landowner, location, dates, material and approximate acreage), for a fee of no more than ten dollars, and local departments may add requirements. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Omaha: In Omaha, any grading, clearing or excavation large enough to need state NPDES construction stormwater coverage (one acre or more, or part of a larger plan) requires a city grading permit first, and smaller sites must still control erosion and sediment.
How to Choose a Contractor in Nebraska
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
- Nebraska: 811 requirement (no date (source: Laws 1994, LB 421; Laws 2002, LB 1105))
- Nebraska: Construction stormwater permit (no date)
- Nebraska: Open burning rules (effective July 18, 2026 (Laws 2026, LB823))
- 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.