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Despite unforeseen circumstances, the work was completed as quickly as possible. We made the right choice. At the beginning, I had doubts, as the offer was sent to me by a woman and it was a little bit cheaper than the other offers. Finally we have come to you, because of very polite, fast and detailed responses to questions due to the fact that Glen works and Sharnie communicates with the client. Good team work. Good luck on Airtasker.

Land clearing

$1,250

Job well done in a timely manner.

Land Clearing - includes poured concrete

$5

Very satisfied with the service. There were difficulties due to heavy rain but they manage to do the job. Very friendly and approachable. I recommend his services.

Vacant land clearing

$750

Great work. Very thorough and attention to detail. Hardworking and friendly. Thank You

Land Clearing for Construction

$150

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$650

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Why book a land clearing service through Airtasker?

Through Airtasker, reliable land clearing services are within your reach! Whether you want to build a house or use a patch of land for farming or some other purpose, post a task on our platform. You’ll find skilled land clearing contractors near you who can ensure that the job is done efficiently.

It can be challenging to manage land with lots of dead plants and rotting tree stumps. Aside from the fact that they can be visually unappealing, they can also be threats to safety, making your property vulnerable to diseases, pests, and wildfires. Booking land clearing near you can prevent all these from happening and improve your land’s soil health, promote the healthy growth of trees and plants, and potentially increase its value!

These benefits are just a few taps away. Once you post a task, expect offers from land clearing specialists in your area. To help you decide whose service to pick, feel free to read through each of their profiles, ratings, and reviews. Soon after, what once was an overgrown and rocky piece of land will be transformed into a blank canvas on which you can cultivate and build a masterpiece!

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Top Land Clearing related questions

The time it takes to clear land varies depending on its size and condition. An acre of land usually takes approximately two and a half hours to clear. It can take longer if it’s heavily forested or if it has obstructions like buildings and homes. It also depends on your land clearing method of choice. Burning and dozing are usually the fastest.

Not really! When you book a Tasker, they usually come with their own tools and equipment for them to be able to do the job efficiently. These range from smaller tools like chainsaws, stump grinders, axes, and shovels, to heavy equipment like bulldozers, backhoes, and dump trucks. You may not be able to find these machines lying around your house, but not to worry because your Tasker can handle it all.

Clearing small land with little vegetation can be done yourself. Otherwise, it would be best to book a professional land clearing and tree service to help you out. Clearing tall, large, and thick trees needs big machinery, and operating them requires years of experience. Besides, when done incorrectly, most land clearing methods can incur more costs. Leave this task to experts to ensure it’s done right the first time around!

It depends on where you live and what kind of land you have. Each US state has a different set of laws and regulations. Generally, you can clear your land of small and dead trees without permission, but you may need prior consent if you’re clearing acres of land with larger trees. Be sure to consult your local council first before booking a land clearing service.

What do land clearing services include?

Land clearing services near you involve removing trees, plants, and shrubs from an area using heavy equipment like chainsaws, bulldozers, excavators, or other heavy machinery. Whether you want to have your garden cleared to enhance its look or prepare for a major construction project, land grading and clearing can help you achieve the final result you want. When you book a land clearing service, expect your contractor to use one or more of the following methods:

Cut and grind

If your property only has a few trees to remove, the cut and grind land clearing method can be suitable for you. Depending on your space and available equipment, your Tasker can first prepare the land by cutting weeds and brush using tools like root plow or brush mower. Then, using larger machinery, your Tasker can take down the trees and put them in a pile. Doing this site preparation technique makes it easier to move the debris later. As for stump removal, your Tasker can get it done by using backhoes or trucks. Then, your piece of land can now be mulched! Your Tasker can use forestry mowers to take everything down, turn them into pieces, and spread them across the land.  

Grubbing and dozing

Want to cover a lot of land area at a fast pace? Choose grubbing and dozing! This process starts with manually removing larger roots. Your Tasker can dig around each root, cut off any long ones, and ensure that no other plant life nearby will be damaged. This is followed by using a bulldozer or chain to clear out unwanted vegetation. Before doing this, let your Tasker know if you have desirable plants so they can steer clear of them and ensure they are not accidentally removed. Keep in mind, though, that this quick process can leave behind large holes, creating a messy and rough finish. 

Pile and burn

Why not the pile and burn method for those looking for the cheapest way to clear land? It’s also a relatively quick process! Your Tasker can first clear out your land using a skid steer, tractor, or any equipment needed for your land. At the same time, they can move everything into piles. After everything’s been piled up, your Tasker now conducts a controlled burn. This is an effective and fast way to clear out your land, but keep in mind that if you choose this, you will not be able to selectively eliminate trees, brush, or other vegetation. 

This method can be perfect if your land has invasive vegetation that has spread uncontrollably.  After having your land cleared, they may be small pieces of trash left behind. You can get someone to collect your garden waste, so you don’t have to pick them up yourself!

Recent Land Clearing tasks

Land clearing of Green growth

$500

Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Whipper snipper and clear green growth on a slope, no trees to remove just overgrowen about a metre high, no need to cart away, leave on sight Landsize roughly a 1000m2 Type of gardening: Whipper snipping Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Quick easy and no fuss Great to deal with

Land clearing

$250

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

19th Jul 2026

I need my vacant land cleared of vegetation in preparation for building. This job requires removal and disposal of plants, grass, vegetation. The land is empty, and there is temporary fence.

Julian was quick to respond and he gave the best offer for the job.

Land clearing

$10

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Hi, I need a lot cleaned in Truganina. My offer is $1200. Make an offer.

Honest, reliable and easiest person yo work with. Thank you soo much

Clear land

$4,500

Bilambil NSW, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

I have 3/4 acre I would like selectively cleared. This consists of removing macadamia trees and other assorted trees and medium size shrubs. Trees need to be uprooted and land roughly prepped for grassing. Site provides good access for excavator. Gently slopping land. Selected trees will be kept

Land clearing

$1,300

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

28th Jun 2026

Cut and poison trees, bushes, and bamboo: Cut down the trees, bushes, and bamboo near the fence as close to the ground as possible, and apply poison/herbicide to kill the roots completely. Slash all weeds: Clear all overgrown weeds down to ground level. Full waste removal: Load and legally dispose of all green waste and cuttings from the site. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

thanks for their job,well done

Land clearing and ground prep - 300m2

$1,200

Rothwell QLD 4022, Australia

21st Jun 2026

* Clear and remove all existing vegetation/top growth/landscaping * Remove all stumps, roots, rocks, green waste etc. * 4 larger stumps require stump grinding. * Multiple smaller stumps also require removal. * Level and prepare the ground. * Supply and spread new topsoil across the area. Area: ~20x15m (300m2) Site access: 1.7m-wide side access to the work area. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great work. Efficient. Would use again for sure.

Land clearing out of vegetation before construction

$10

Hazelwood Park SA, Australia

25th May 2026

Need the vacant land clear out of vegetation before construction begins 600 meter a hammer head lot in a 2000 m block, unrestricted access Type of gardening: Weeding, Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Land clearance and landscaping

$105

Ruse NSW 2560, Australia

23rd May 2026

To clear ground cut trees and mow lawn

Great experience from start to finish. He helped with far more than originally expected and brought a lot of creative ideas and solutions along the way. Worked hard right until the end and never cut corners. Super reliable, easy to deal with, and genuinely cared about doing a great job. Highly recommend and would definitely use again.

Slash and remove weeds to clear land

$100

Vermont VIC, Australia

18th May 2026

Slash and remove weeds to clear land Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Great communication and work.

Vacant land clearing grass cutting

$180

Oran Park NSW 2570, Australia

30th Apr 2026

🛠️ Vacant Block Vegetation Clearing – Oran Park (Ready for Build) Location: Oran Park, NSW Scope: Initial site clean-up prior to construction Works Required: * Slash / clear all grass, weeds, and light vegetation across entire block * Remove growth along fence lines and boundaries * Level/tidy surface finish (not full earthworks – just clean and presentable) * No large trees or heavy roots involved Access: * Easy access to site * Open vacant block * Suitable for brush cutter / whipper snipper / small machinery Waste: * Either: * Remove green waste off-site OR * Neatly pile on-site (please specify in quote) Optional (quote separately): * Weed spray treatment (glyphosate or equivalent) to slow regrowth Expectations: * Experienced operator preferred * Must bring own equipment * Clean, professional finish (ready for builder handover stage) Timing: * Ready now – flexible but prefer ASAP Quote: * Fixed price preferred * Include whether waste removal + spray is included ⸻ 📌 Note: Looking for someone reliable — not just a quick slash job, but a proper clean-up suitable before construction starts. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No

Land clearing woolloongabba

$400

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Need all the vegetation and debris cleared from a vacant block and sprayed with weed killer to represent regrowth. 517sqm block Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Easy to communicate with, punctual with great communication. Highly recommended.

Clear land and mow grass

$800

Charlemont VIC, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Mow lawns, clear and take away rubbish on land Type of gardening: Other, Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Clear land & mow the grass

$900

Charlemont VIC, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Need land cleared of rubbish other builders dumped on the property. Mow lawns Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

The job was completed as in a satisfactory manner. I’m happy with Tex c service he did a great job

Do some land clearing.

$400

Wentworth Falls NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Cut wild grass, mainly kykuyou, which is knee high. No trees, stumps or obstructions. Easy access. Sloping block. Mainly slight, moderate, tiny bit steep. Cut grass to be raked , heaped and left adjacent to site. Area is about the size of two tennis courts. Can provide photos. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Site Preparation & Manual Land Clearing

$400

Carrara QLD 4211, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Seeking assistance for manual landscape preparation. The task involves raking and clearing dead weeds and rocks from the site to prepare the ground for fresh soil and turf installation this Monday. ​Scope: Clear the area as thoroughly as possible by hand. ​Disposal: Debris can be moved over the back fence into the natural bushland. ​Access: Note that there is no machinery access; all work must be done manually using hand tools.

Kayleb took the job on short notice and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended and will try use him again in future. Thanks!

Land clearing/landscaping

$10

Woodcroft SA 5162, Australia

26th Mar 2026

We need our front garden cleared, remove all shrubs and trees and level the area so we can replant. I am unsure of the budget so I have set it low, please quote according to the job. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Land clearance

$400

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I need following items to be done Cut grass as low possible & remove any cuttings. Spray to kill of the grass & weeds. Remove the Concrete Debris (Front Right-hand Corner). Cut back & remove over hanging trees. Ensure pegs onsite are not disturbed. Send photos back of the cleared site to confirm.

Land Clearing & Waste Removal Before Construction

$200

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need help clearing a residential block of land (400 sqm) before construction begins. • I have already applied weed killer — all weeds/grass are dead and dried. Tasks include: • Raking and clearing dead weeds and grass • Removing one small bush/tree (including roots if possible) • General tidy-up of the block • Taking all green waste and debris off-site for disposal The land is mostly clear and should be a straightforward clean-up.

Regular land clearing - Gardner

$300

Gawler SA, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Hello I have block of land that will require tidying up regularly under council requirements. Block is located in Gawler. Any locals will be great. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Land clearance and levelling

$1,400

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Hi, I'm looking to get my 350sq land cleared of rubbish, and flattering off too. I am looking to get it this done asap. Thanks.

Great experience with Matthew from start to finish. Clear communication, transparent pricing, and a solid understanding of what needed to be done. The job was completed exactly as promised. Would happily use Matthew's services again.