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Land Clearing Contractors in Omaha, Nebraska

Find land clearing contractors serving Omaha 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 Omaha

12 land clearing contractors serving Omaha 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 Omaha

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 Omaha?

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 Omaha-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.

Omaha Permits and Local Rules

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.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Grading permit (Sec. 32-101)It is unlawful to do grading, clearing or excavation that disturbs land large enough to require a general NPDES construction stormwater permit without first getting a grading permit from the city’s permits and inspection division. Grading solely for agricultural purposes is exempt.Source
Erosion and sediment control (Sec. 32-105; city stormwater program)Erosion and sediment control at construction sites follows the Omaha Regional Stormwater Design Manual. The city’s stormwater program says sites under one acre that are not part of a larger plan do not need a grading permit but must still manage stormwater and minimize sediment loss, and areas inactive more than 14 days need stabilization.Source
Grading permit fees and watershed termsThe city grading permit form lists a $500 permitting fee for sites under 10 acres and $1,000 for sites over 10 acres, plus a technology fee, and requires compliance with Papillion Creek Watershed Partnership grading permit terms, the Omaha Regional Stormwater Design Manual and the city-accepted SWPPP. Extra construction BMPs apply in the Cunningham, Standing Bear and Zorinsky Lake watersheds.Source
Floodplain development permit (Sec. 55-655)No one may start floodplain development or a substantial improvement without first getting a separate floodplain development permit. Development is defined to include filling, grading, paving, excavation and storage of equipment or materials.Source
Trees on city property (Sec. 37-8)Planting or removing any tree or shrub on city-owned property requires a permit from the city forester. The code section found applies to city property; no general permit for removing trees on private land was found in Chapter 37.Source
Call 811 before diggingNeb. 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 permitAn 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 brushNeb. 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

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 Omaha

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 Omaha?

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

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Omaha?

You need a City of Omaha grading permit if your grading, clearing or excavation disturbs one acre or more, or is part of a larger plan that does, and that work also needs state construction stormwater (CSW) coverage. Smaller sites do not need the grading permit but must still control erosion and sediment. Any filling, grading or excavation in a mapped floodplain needs a separate floodplain development permit, and removing trees on city property needs a permit from the city forester.

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 Omaha?

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.

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Sources

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