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Land clearing in Calgary and area: trees, brush and rocks

We clear trees, brush, stumps and rocks from acreages, building sites, fence lines and fields, and leave the ground ready to use.

Typical job: 1 acre, moderate trees · $6,500–$8,250 + GST

Illustration: excavator piling aspen and brush on a cleared acreage beside a pile of picked rocks

What we do

  • Tree and brush removal
  • Stump removal
  • Rock picking and rock piles
  • Fence line clearing
  • Building site and driveway clearing
  • Debris piled for burning, or hauled away

What we clear

We plan where the debris goes, keep the topsoil you want to keep and leave the ground smooth.

  • Building sites: the footprint, driveway and yard, ready for pad prep or excavation.
  • Acreages and pasture: brush, willows, aspen and old fence lines.
  • Rocks: picked from fields and yards, and old rock piles moved or buried.

What happens to the trees and brush?

You choose. We can stack debris in piles for you to burn, or haul it all away. Hauling costs more, but you are left with nothing to deal with. In most counties you need a fire permit to burn brush piles, so check with your county first.

Nesting season matters

Federal law protects nesting birds. In Alberta, nesting season runs from about mid-April to late August. We check for active nests and, where we can, plan large clearing jobs for fall and winter.

Clearing in winter

Frozen ground carries heavy machines without rutting, there is less mess, and there are no nesting birds to work around. Many landowners book clearing for late fall and winter, then build in spring.

How much does land clearing cost per acre?

Clearing one acre of moderate tree cover, with debris piled on site, runs about $6,500–$8,250 + GST. Light brush costs much less.

Every site is different. Soil, access and how far material has to travel all change the price. Try the cost estimator for your project, then we will confirm it with a free written quote.

Often booked together

Customers often add Excavation & Grading, Shop & Building Pads or Gravel Driveways to this job. We can quote and schedule them together.

Questions about land clearing

Do you take the trees away?

We can. Or we can pile them for you to burn. Hauling away costs more, but you are left with a clean site.

Do I need a permit to clear land?

Usually not to clear your own land. You may need a fire permit to burn, and some counties limit clearing near creeks, wetlands and slopes. We will help you check.

Can you remove stumps?

Yes. We pull or grind stumps so the ground can be farmed, built on or seeded.

How much does it cost to clear an acre?

It depends on how thick the trees are and whether you want rocks, stumps and debris removed. Use our cost estimator for a quick number.

Get a price for your project

Use the online estimator or call us. Quotes are free.

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