Land Clearing Contractors in Washington
Find land clearing contractors serving Washington properties for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. We list 22 land clearing contractors across 1 Washington metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Washington Land Clearing Contractors by City
- Seattle land clearing contractors: 22 verified
Washington Land Clearing Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 22 | 5 | 10 |
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 Washington?
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 Washington-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.
Washington Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Under RCW 19.122.030, an excavator must notify the one-number locator service at least two full business days and no more than 10 full business days before the scheduled start date, unless exempted under RCW 19.122.031. Starting January 1, 2026, excavation may not begin until positive responses are received from all operators; markings expire 45 calendar days after notice. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | The Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater General Permit is needed for clearing, grading, excavating or stockpiling that disturbs one acre or more, or less than one acre if part of a common plan of development that will disturb one acre or more, when stormwater can reach surface waters. Ecology can also require coverage for any size site it considers a significant contributor of pollutants. Current permit effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | WAC 173-425-040 bars residential and land clearing burning in urban growth areas (after Dec. 31, 2000, with limited exceptions to 2006), in cities over 10,000 people, and in nonattainment areas; land clearing burning is also barred where population density is 1,000+ per square mile, and where a reasonable alternative to burning exists. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Seattle: In Seattle, removing trees 6 inches DSH or larger is generally prohibited without development or SDCI approval, and tree service providers must be city-registered and post public notice before removal.
How to Choose a Contractor in Washington
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
- Washington: 811 requirement (amended 2025 c 292 s 4)
- Washington: Construction stormwater permit (permit effective 2026-01-01)
- Washington: Open burning rules (WSR 00-07-066, effective 2000-04-13)
- 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.