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Land Clearing Contractors in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Find land clearing contractors serving Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City

23 land clearing contractors serving Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City

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 Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City-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.

Oklahoma City Permits and Local Rules

In Oklahoma City, clearing, grading, filling or other land disturbing activity requires a land disturbing permit from the City unless it falls under a listed exemption.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Land disturbing permit (Chapter 48, Article II)No one may conduct land disturbing activity (defined to include clearing, grading, excavating, stockpiling and filling) without a site-specific permit from the City, in addition to any building permit. Exemptions include home gardens and landscaping, single-family homes built separately on lots under 1 acre outside a subdivision with a building permit, and agricultural and forestry practices.Source
Floodplain activity permitA floodplain activity permit is required for all man-made activities in the FEMA floodplain and within 200 feet of its outer boundary. Work in Zone A or AE may require a flood study showing no rise in the 100-year flood elevation (Sec. 16-16).Source
Night earthmoving limit near homesMechanized earth removal or excavation within 1,000 feet of any residential dwelling is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., with exceptions for public-safety and emergency work (Sec. 48-10).Source
Burn permitNo one may burn on any property within Oklahoma City limits without meeting the requirements for and obtaining a permit under the City’s adopted fire code. No fee is charged for burn permits on residential areas of 1 acre or more (Sec. 20-53).Source
Trees on public propertyRemoving, cutting or trimming any tree, plant or shrub on public property requires a permit from the enforcement officer (Sec. 53-3).Source
Call 811 before diggingThe excavator must give notice through the notification center (OKIE811) no less than 48 hours before excavating, not counting the day of notification, Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays (63 O.S. 142.6). Notice expires 14 calendar days from the start date. Demolition requires at least 7 business days’ notice.Source
Construction stormwater permitOklahoma DEQ covers construction stormwater under the OKR10 general permit (2022 OKR10). Owners or operators need coverage when construction disturbs 1 acre or more, or less than 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale greater than 1 acre.Source
Burning cleared brushOAC 252:100-13-7 allows open burning for land clearing when it is at least 500 feet from any occupied residence not on the same property, and only where not prohibited by local law or ordinance. Under 252:100-13-9 the burn must not create a nuisance or a visibility hazard on roads, may start only between three hours after sunrise and three hours before sunset, and is not allowed on days with an Ozone or PM Alert.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 Oklahoma City

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 Oklahoma City?

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

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Oklahoma City?

In most cases, yes. Oklahoma City requires a land disturbing permit for clearing, grading, excavating or filling. Exemptions include home gardening and landscaping, agricultural and forestry practices, and single-family homes built separately on lots under 1 acre outside a subdivision with a building permit. Work in or within 200 feet of a FEMA floodplain also needs a floodplain activity permit, and burning debris inside city limits needs a burn 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 Oklahoma City?

No one may burn on any property within Oklahoma City limits without meeting the requirements for and obtaining a permit under the City’s adopted fire code. No fee is charged for burn permits on residential areas of 1 acre or more (Sec. 20-53).

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Sources

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