Land Clearing Contractors in Pennsylvania
Find land clearing contractors serving Pennsylvania properties for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. We list 42 land clearing contractors across 2 Pennsylvania metros, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Pennsylvania Land Clearing Contractors by City
- Philadelphia land clearing contractors: 11 verified
- Pittsburgh land clearing contractors: 31 verified
Pennsylvania Land Clearing Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Pittsburgh | 31 | 5 | 10 |
| Total listings | 42 | 5 | 14 |
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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania-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.
Pennsylvania Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Homeowners and contractors must call 811 (PA One Call) at least three business days before starting any digging or excavation. The PA One Call Law, Section 180(2.1), sets the window at not less than three nor more than ten business days before excavation or demolition. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | Under DEP’s Chapter 102 program, construction activities with earth disturbance of one acre or more need NPDES permit coverage (PAG-01, PAG-02 general permits or an individual permit). Other activities disturbing 5 acres or more that are not listed elsewhere need an E&S permit. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | 25 Pa. Code § 129.14: open burning is prohibited in air basins, except that clearing and grubbing wastes may be burned there only in air curtain destructors approved in writing by DEP beforehand. Outside air basins, clearing and grubbing wastes may be burned if the fire causes no visible emissions beyond the property line, malodors, nuisance, or damage; DEP may order it stopped. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Philadelphia: In Philadelphia, clearing (including cutting trees and grubbing roots) on a lot over 5,000 sq ft needs a zoning permit for site clearing, and 5,000 sq ft or more of earth disturbance also requires Philadelphia Water Department stormwater/E&S review before you apply.
- Pittsburgh: In Pittsburgh, removing vegetation or trees over 10,000 sq ft, or on any slope steeper than 25%, requires a City Land Operations Permit.
How to Choose a Contractor in Pennsylvania
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
- Pennsylvania: 811 requirement (no date; 3-10 business day window quoted in PUC complaint https://www.puc.pa.gov/pcdocs/1865141.pdf (2025-02-06))
- Pennsylvania: Construction stormwater permit (no date (footer © 2026))
- Pennsylvania: Open burning rules (no date)
- 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.