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Land Clearing Contractors in Austin, Texas

Find land clearing contractors serving Austin 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 Austin

31 land clearing contractors serving Austin 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 Austin

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 Austin?

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 Austin-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.

Austin Permits and Local Rules

Austin regulates trees 19 inches and larger, and heritage trees 24 inches and larger can’t be removed without a variance, but the tree ordinance doesn’t apply in the ETJ.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Protected and heritage treesA protected tree is 19 inches or more in diameter and needs a permit to remove. Heritage trees are 24 inches or more of listed species, including all oaks, pecan and cedar elm; removing one is prohibited without a variance, and variances for heritage trees 30 inches or larger go through a public process.Source
What counts as removalRemoval includes excessive damage to the root system, excessive pruning, severing the trunk or uprooting. Any impact to a regulated tree, above or below ground, needs a permit. Permits for dead, diseased or hazardous trees are free.Source
ETJThe city arborist states the tree ordinance does not apply in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ); it applies in Austin’s full and limited purpose jurisdictions.Source
FloodplainA site plan is required for all development proposed within the 100-year floodplain, and any fill must be offset by at least an equal amount of excavation within the floodplain.Source
Call 811 before diggingHomeowners, excavators and contractors are required by law to call 811 at least two days before digging. The call is free.Source
Construction stormwater permitDisturbing 1 acre or more, including clearing, grading and excavating, needs TCEQ construction stormwater coverage. Smaller sites can too if part of a larger common plan of development.Source
Burning cleared brushTCEQ allows burning brush from on-site land clearing under certain conditions, but never during a county burn ban or red flag warning, and never materials such as plastic, tires or treated lumber. County burn bans are mapped daily by the Texas A&M Forest Service (https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/BurnBans/).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 Austin

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 Austin?

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

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Austin?

Often, yes. Inside Austin, removing or damaging a tree 19 inches or larger needs a permit, and heritage trees 24 inches or larger need a variance. The tree ordinance doesn’t apply in the ETJ. Any development in the 100-year floodplain needs a site 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 Austin?

TCEQ allows burning brush from on-site land clearing under certain conditions, but never during a county burn ban or red flag warning, and never materials such as plastic, tires or treated lumber. County burn bans are mapped daily by the Texas A&M Forest Service (https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/BurnBans/).

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Sources

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