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Land Clearing Contractors in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Find land clearing contractors serving Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque

5 land clearing contractors serving Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque

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 Albuquerque?

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 Albuquerque-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.

Albuquerque Permits and Local Rules

In Albuquerque, any job that will disturb three-quarters of an acre or more of soil, including clearing and grubbing, needs a Fugitive Dust permit from the City’s Air Quality Program.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Fugitive Dust construction permit (20.11.20 NMAC)A Fugitive Dust permit is required for all jobs that will disturb three-quarters of an acre or more of soil. Covered activities include clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, topsoil removal and ground breaking.Source
Erosion and sediment control approvalOwners of sites disturbing 1 acre or more (or part of a larger common plan) must comply with EPA’s Construction General Permit under City Ordinance 14-5-6-6. The City’s Stormwater Quality Section must approve the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and EPA Notice of Intent before the City issues grading or building permits, and some special sites need a City ESC Permit.Source
Grading and drainage reviewThe Hydrology Section reviews grading and drainage plans. A permit is required for new development or redevelopment involving more than 500 cubic yards of earthwork, a 1,000 sq ft building, or 10,000 sq ft of paving (Chapter 14, Article 5, Section 2-12).Source
Floodplain Development PermitA Floodplain Development Permit is required for earthmoving, grading, paving and new construction in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and for new buildings or additions within the Prudent Line of unlined arroyos. The City states that any development in the floodplain without a permit is illegal.Source
Open burningThe Fire Department says an operational permit is required for open fires on public or private ground. Residents may burn piled vegetation up to 3 ft x 3 ft on allowed burn days without a permit; larger piles require contacting the Fire Marshal’s Office and Environmental Health about permits.Source
Call 811 before diggingA minimum of two full working days’ notice is required before excavation. The excavator (anyone digging, from one person with a shovel to heavy equipment) is responsible for calling 811 or using the New Mexico 811 website.Source
Construction stormwater permitEPA, not the state, issues construction stormwater permits in New Mexico under its Construction General Permit. Coverage (an NOI) is needed for sites disturbing 1 acre or more, or less than 1 acre if part of a common plan of development or sale that will disturb 1 acre or more.Source
Burning cleared brush20.2.60 NMAC allows open burning of vegetative material (including trees, brush, stumps and limbs) within daily limits: up to 10 acres of non-piled material or 1,000 cubic feet of pile volume per day. The burner must notify the local fire department or dispatch first, notify all households within a quarter mile for burns over 1 acre or 100 cubic feet per day, keep the fire attended, and burn only in daylight hours. Burning is prohibited in nonattainment areas, and larger burns fall under 20.2.65 NMAC smoke management.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 Albuquerque

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 Albuquerque?

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

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Albuquerque?

Often yes. If the job will disturb three-quarters of an acre or more of soil, including clearing and grubbing, you need a Fugitive Dust permit. Earthwork over 500 cubic yards triggers a grading and drainage permit, and any earthmoving or grading in a Special Flood Hazard Area needs a Floodplain Development Permit. Sites of 1 acre or more also need EPA Construction General Permit coverage and City approval of the erosion and sediment control plan.

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 Albuquerque?

The Fire Department says an operational permit is required for open fires on public or private ground. Residents may burn piled vegetation up to 3 ft x 3 ft on allowed burn days without a permit; larger piles require contacting the Fire Marshal’s Office and Environmental Health about permits.

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Sources

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