Question: how much does it cost to clear land?
Answer: Clearing land and preparing a construction site to build a house will cost about $2,775 or between $1,220 and $4,330. This project averages $1.30 to $2 per square foot. Clearing heavily forested land ranges between $3,000 and $5,600 per acre while lightly wooded lots will only cost $500 to $2,000 per acre.