Texas Land Clearing
Statewide Texas
245 reviews
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Statewide excavating and land clearing contractor with 10+ years in business, appearing in every major Texas market.
Looking for land clearing near me in Dallas, TX? Browse 8 Dallas land clearing contractors below, including pros offering lot clearing services near Dallas. Compare ratings and services, then request free quotes to find the best pro for your property.
In Dallas, the local context includes cedar, which can influence whether a contractor recommends forestry mulching or traditional clearing. Forestry mulching grinds eligible trees and brush into mulch on site, while traditional clearing cuts vegetation and typically removes or hauls away the material when a more fully cleared site is needed.
Dallas-area clearing spans blackland prairie clay soils east of the metro to the wooded Cross Timbers belt on the west side. Bois d'arc, mesquite, and cedar elm are common on unmanaged parcels, and the metroplex's relentless suburban expansion — especially in Collin, Kaufman, and Ellis counties — keeps site-prep demand strong.
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Open in Maps →Dallas-area projects range from blackland prairie clay to wooded Cross Timbers terrain, where mesquite, bois d’arc, and cedar elm grow on unmanaged parcels.
Planning cost: $1,200–$4,500 per acre.
8 contractors listed in Dallas.
Confirm local jurisdiction and any site-preparation permit requirements for the parcel before equipment arrives. Local permit guide · Permit rules by state
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Statewide Texas
245 reviews
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Statewide excavating and land clearing contractor with 10+ years in business, appearing in every major Texas market.
Dallas & east DFW
42 reviews
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Mulching, clearing, and dirt work east of Dallas with a fast-response reputation.
Dallas & east DFW
34 reviews
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Excavating contractor with 3+ years in business.
Dallas metro
13 reviews
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Construction company with 5+ years in business, easy to work with.
Dallas & Kaufman County
9 reviews
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Owner-operated skid steer brush clearing serving Dallas-area tracts.
Royse City area
8 reviews
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Dallas metro
3 reviews
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Forestry service; cleared 7 acres per reviews.
Dallas metro
1 reviews
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Tree service with 5+ years in business.
Land clearing that disturbs soil in Texas is regulated under the TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000), administered by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Requirements depend on how much land you disturb.
| Area disturbed | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Under 1 acre | No state stormwater permit coverage required, unless the work is part of a larger common plan of development that disturbs 1 acre or more in total. |
| 1 to under 5 acres | Coverage required. Most sites qualify under the notice option: post a Small Construction Site Notice (TCEQ Form 20963) and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. No Notice of Intent is filed with TCEQ. |
| 5 acres or more | Coverage required. File a Notice of Intent through TCEQ's STEERS system, pay the $225 fee, post a Large Construction Site Notice (TCEQ Form 20961), and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. |
Requirements differ depending on whether your property is inside city limits or in an unincorporated area. City and county rules may add requirements beyond the state permit. Confirm which applies before work begins.
Last verified: 2026-09-02
This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with TCEQ and your local permitting office before clearing.
Land clearing in Dallas covers a wide range of services — from light brush clearing and underbrush removal to full-scale lot clearing, forestry mulching, and site preparation for new construction. Whether you're clearing a residential lot, preparing a ranch for pasture, or opening up acreage for development, local contractors are equipped for projects of all sizes and vegetation types.
Forestry mulching has become the preferred method across much of Texas thanks to its efficiency and minimal site disturbance. Specialized mulching equipment grinds trees, stumps, and brush into a natural mulch layer in one pass — faster and more cost-effective than traditional cut-and-haul methods for most residential and light commercial projects.
For lot clearing ahead of construction, land grading and site preparation are often bundled with clearing services. Many Dallas-area contractors offer dirt work, pad sites, driveway clearing, fence line clearing, and storm damage cleanup alongside standard land clearing.
Getting multiple quotes is always recommended — pricing varies by contractor, equipment type, vegetation density, and terrain. Use the quote buttons above to connect with local pros and compare bids before committing.
Dallas land clearing cost estimate
Typical land clearing in Dallas, TX runs about $1,200–$4,500 per acre for mixed brush and small trees. Light brush can be lower. A finished homesite with stump removal and haul-off costs more. Forestry mulching is often priced at $150–$350 per hour typically or $500–$2,500 per acre. Land clearing cost guide →
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