Cost Data · Updated June 2026

Land Clearing Cost in 2026

Aggregated price ranges across 5 U.S. cities, normalized to per acre. National average for a typical project: $2,400–$5,919.

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National price range by project size

Low–mid–high cost in USD per acre.

Light brush (¼ acre)Mostly grass + small shrubs

$634–$1,753

Mixed (¼–½ acre)Brush + small trees

$1,983–$4,557

Heavy (½+ acre)Mature trees + grading

$5,155–$12,618

Land Clearing cost by city

Typical mid-tier project price range. Click a city for full local context, factors, and provider availability.

City	State	Small	Medium	Large	Local page
Asheville	NC	$873–$2,573	$2,728–$6,688	$7,092–$18,522	Asheville →
Charlotte	NC	$752–$2,470	$2,350–$6,422	$6,110–$17,784	Charlotte →
Greensboro	NC	$622–$1,835	$1,945–$4,771	$5,057–$13,212	Greensboro →
Raleigh	NC	$718–$2,375	$2,245–$6,175	$5,837–$17,100	Raleigh →
Wilmington	NC	$874–$2,130	$2,730–$5,538	$7,098–$15,336	Wilmington →

What drives land clearing cost up or down

•Tree density
•Terrain
•Stump removal
•Brush hauling

Methodology

Cost ranges on this page reflect typical pricing for land clearing projects across the 5 U.S. metro markets where Hire Local Crew operates. Numbers are normalized to per acre and represent the 25th–75th percentile of recent project quotes (the middle 50% of jobs).

Per-city variation (±12%) reflects local labor cost differences, materials availability, and permit complexity. Numbers exclude high-end custom work (top 10%) and extreme low-end DIY-adjacent jobs (bottom 10%) so the ranges are representative of typical homeowner experience.

For a precise estimate on your specific project, request a free quote from a local provider via the city pages linked above. Data updated quarterly.

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