Quick answer: Land clearing in Denver costs about $2,967 on average, and most projects fall between $1,365 and $4,729, according to Angi’s 2026 cost data. Priced by area, that is $400 to $4,400 per acre. The number and size of trees, the density of brush and how easily equipment can reach the site decide where a project lands.
Those figures are third-party estimates for the Denver market, not a price list from us. A small city lot is usually quoted as a job, not by the acre. This guide explains what goes into the quote. For the service itself, see land clearing in Denver.
What does land clearing cost in Denver?
| Measure | Angi’s 2026 Denver figure |
|---|---|
| Average project | $2,967 |
| Typical range | $1,365 to $4,729 |
| Per acre | $400 to $4,400 |
| Hourly rate for a clearing pro | $85 to $200 |
Source: Angi’s land clearing cost data for Denver, which also notes that clearing in Denver costs about 21% less than the national average.
What changes the price?
- Trees. The number, height and trunk size of the trees is the biggest factor. Each large tree is a removal job in itself. See tree removal cost in Denver.
- Brush density. Light weeds and saplings clear quickly. Thickets of volunteer trees take longer.
- Stumps. Grinding or digging out stumps is priced on top. See stump grinding cost in Denver.
- Access. A lot reached only through a narrow gate or alley needs smaller machines and more labor.
- Slope and ground. Steep or rocky ground slows everything down.
- Debris. Chipping on site costs less than hauling everything away.
- Trees to protect. Working around trees that stay takes more care than clearing everything.
Why is a city lot priced differently from an acre?
Per-acre prices assume open ground and large machines. A Denver lot is a fraction of an acre, hemmed in by fences, garages and neighbors, with trees that have to be taken down in sections. The cost follows the trees and the access, not the square footage. What counts as land clearing, lot clearing and brush removal is set out in land clearing vs. lot clearing vs. brush removal.
Are there costs besides the clearing?
- Permits. City Forester tree permits are free, but protected trees can limit what may be removed. See Denver tree protection rules for construction.
- Utility locate. Free through Colorado 811, with at least three business days of notice.
- Grading and excavation. Separate trades, quoted separately.
How do you keep the cost down?
- Mark clearly what stays and what goes before the quote
- Clear access for equipment ahead of time
- Keep the wood chips on site if you can use them
- Have all the stumps ground in one visit
The full sequence is in how to clear a lot for building in Denver.
Land clearing cost FAQs
How much does it cost to clear an acre in Denver?
Angi’s 2026 Denver data puts it at $400 to $4,400 per acre, depending on how many trees there are, how dense the brush is and the terrain.
How much does brush removal cost?
Brush alone is the cheapest part of clearing. The cost rises with the number and size of trees and stumps mixed in with it, and with how hard the area is to reach.
Do you give free land clearing quotes in Denver?
Yes. Quotes from Tree Services Denver Colorado are free and carry no obligation. Call (720) 383-6040 or use the form on our land clearing page.
