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Land Clearing in Douglas County

Brush, trees, and overgrowth removed so your property is usable and ready to build, with a quote that covers the debris too.

Land clearing turns an overgrown or wooded parcel into open, workable ground. We cut and remove brush, trees, blackberry, and stumps, then haul the debris away so you are left with a clean site you can use. Because the all-in cost is what worries most landowners, our quote spells out what happens to the material before we start, so the price you hear is the price you pay.

What is included

  • Walk of the property with you to agree on what stays and what goes
  • Removal of brush, blackberry, scrub, and standing trees
  • Stump grinding or full stump extraction, your choice
  • Loading and hauling debris off site in our semi dump truck
  • Rough grade of the cleared area so it drains and is ready for the next step
  • A final pass to leave the site clean and tidy
Land Clearing work by Russco Enterprises in Douglas County, Oregon.

What affects the price

Every parcel is different, so the cost depends on the job. These are the things that move the number, named plainly so you can see where your project lands.

How dense the growth isA field of light brush clears far faster than mature timber and heavy blackberry, so density is the biggest driver of cost.
Terrain and slopeFlat, dry ground is quicker to work than rocky hillsides or wet draws, which is common across Douglas County.
What happens to the debrisGrinding material on site costs less than loading and hauling it away. We price both so you can choose.
Access for the equipmentHow easily our excavator and truck can reach the work affects the time on the job.
AcreageLarger parcels cost more in total but often less per acre once we are set up and moving.
Russco's full-size excavator with hydraulic breaker, the equipment used for land clearing jobs.

The equipment for this job

Built for the heavy work

Our full-size 30,000 lb excavator handles mature trees, heavy root balls, and large debris, and our semi dump truck carries full loads off site in fewer trips. That capacity is what lets us finish bigger clearing jobs in fewer days.

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Land Clearing questions

How much does land clearing cost in Douglas County?

Most clearing work in this area falls somewhere between about $1,200 and $8,000 per acre, and the spread is wide because density and terrain vary so much. Light brush on flat ground sits near the low end. Mature trees, heavy blackberry, stump removal, and hauling push it toward the high end.

The honest answer is that we give you a real number after we look at the property, and that number includes the debris. We would rather quote accurately once than surprise you later.

Do you haul the debris away or leave it on site?

Either way works, and we price both. Grinding and mulching the material on site is the lower-cost option and leaves a protective layer on the ground. Hauling it off in our dump truck gives you a completely clean parcel. We will tell you which makes sense for your goals.

Are stumps included in the price?

They are when we quote them, and we always ask. Stumps are one of the most common items left out of a cheap-looking estimate, so we name them up front. You decide between grinding them down or pulling them out, and the quote reflects your choice.

How long does it take to clear an acre?

A straightforward acre of light brush can be done in a day. Heavily wooded or steep ground with stump removal and hauling can take several days per acre. After we see the site we give you a realistic schedule and we hold to it.

Do I need a permit to clear my land?

It depends on the parcel, the zoning, and whether wetlands or streams are involved. We can point you to what Douglas County and the state generally require, though confirming your specific situation with the county is the safe step before work begins.

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