Home › Land Clearing in Hillsboro, OR

Land Clearing in Hillsboro, OR

Land clearing in Hillsboro, OR. Hillsboro Excavation Co. removes trees, stumps, brush, and debris from wooded and rural lots, then hauls it off. Free estimates, licensed and insured.

Get a Free Estimate Call (971) 397-9361

Licensed & insured in Oregon Free on-site estimates Local Washington County crew Wet-season ready

Land clearing in Hillsboro turns an overgrown, wooded, or brush-choked lot into usable, build-ready ground. Hillsboro Excavation Co. removes trees, stumps, brush, blackberry, and debris from residential and rural properties across Hillsboro and Washington County — then hauls it all off and leaves the site clean and level. Whether you're clearing a homesite, opening up pasture, or reclaiming a lot that's gone wild, we bring the right iron and get it done fast.

A lot of Hillsboro's buildable land sits on the rural edges — out toward North Plains, the Jackson School corridor, and the wooded acreage west of town — where Douglas fir, big-leaf maple, and Himalayan blackberry take over fast. Clearing that ground is more than knocking trees down. Roots and stumps have to come out so the soil is stable, debris has to be hauled or processed, and erosion control has to be in place before the rain moves exposed dirt. We handle the whole job.

Rural Hillsboro lot fully cleared of trees and brush with debris pile and excavator — A rural Hillsboro lot cleared of trees, stumps, and brush — debris piled for haul-off, ground left level.

Our Hillsboro Land Clearing Services

Hillsboro Excavation Co. clears lots of every size, from a single overgrown residential parcel to several acres of wooded rural ground. Our land clearing work includes:

Tree and brush removal — taking down trees, clearing understory brush, and cutting back the blackberry and scotch broom that reclaim Willamette Valley lots.
Stump and root removal — pulling stumps and root balls so the ground is stable and build-ready, not full of voids that settle later.
Grubbing — stripping roots, sod, and organic material down to solid subgrade.
Debris hauling and processing — chipping, piling, or hauling off slash, logs, and stumps so nothing's left to deal with.
Selective clearing — clearing a building envelope, driveway, or pasture while leaving the trees you want to keep.
Erosion control — silt fence and cover on exposed soil to meet Clean Water Services rules and keep bare dirt from washing.

Clearing Wooded and Rural Lots Around Hillsboro

Rural Washington County ground has its own challenges. The wooded acreage on Hillsboro's western and northern edges grows dense mixed timber over clay soil that turns soft in the wet months, so clearing there means managing both the trees and the ground they're standing on. We size the equipment to the lot — excavators with thumbs for pulling stumps, mulchers for brush, and dump trucks for haul-off — and we work in a sequence that keeps the site stable and the exposed soil protected.

What happens to the debris

Every cleared lot leaves behind a lot of material, and how it's handled changes the cost and the finish. We can chip brush on site, grind or haul stumps, pile logs for you to keep or sell, and truck off whatever's left. Burning is tightly restricted in the Hillsboro area, so most jobs come down to hauling or on-site processing — we'll walk you through the cleanest option for your property and price it straight.

How Much Does Land Clearing Cost in Hillsboro, OR?

Land clearing in Hillsboro is usually priced per acre, and the range is wide because a lot of light brush is a completely different job than dense timber with big stumps. Light brush and grass clearing runs about $1,500 to $3,500 per acre, while heavily wooded ground with mature trees and stumps to pull runs roughly $3,500 to $9,000 per acre or more. Small residential lots are often quoted as a flat project rate. Haul-off and stump disposal are the biggest cost swings. Below are typical ranges across Washington County.

Land clearing scope	Typical size	Typical Hillsboro cost
Light brush & grass	per acre	$1,500 – $3,500
Medium (scattered trees, brush)	per acre	$2,500 – $5,500
Heavy woods with stumps	per acre	$3,500 – $9,000
Small residential lot	flat project	$1,200 – $4,000
Stump & debris haul-off	add-on	$400 – $2,500

Ranges are typical for the Hillsboro / Washington County area and include clearing, grubbing, and basic cleanup. Slope, tree size, density, wet ground, and disposal method move the number. We give a firm, itemized quote after a free site visit — no obligation.

Permits and Rules for Clearing Land in Hillsboro

Clearing land in Washington County can trigger grading permits, tree-removal or significant-tree rules inside city limits, and Clean Water Services erosion-control requirements once soil is exposed. Properties near streams, wetlands, or steep slopes may have additional protections. Hillsboro Excavation Co. knows what applies where, pulls the permits the job needs, and sets up erosion control so bare ground doesn't wash into a ditch or a neighbor's property. We keep you compliant so a clearing job doesn't turn into a code problem.

What Working With Us Looks Like

1. Free on-site estimate

We walk the property, look at tree size, density, slope, access, and what you want kept, and give you a written, itemized quote.

2. Permits & erosion control

We handle any required permits and set up silt fence and cover so exposed soil stays put.

3. Clear, grub, and haul

Our crew takes out the trees, brush, and stumps, grubs down to stable ground, and processes or hauls the debris.

4. Level and clean handoff

We leave the lot cleared, grubbed, and roughly leveled — ready for site prep, a driveway, pasture, or a build.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does land clearing cost in Hillsboro, OR?

Land clearing in Hillsboro is usually priced per acre. Light brush and grass runs about $1,500 to $3,500 per acre, while heavily wooded ground with mature trees and stumps to pull runs roughly $3,500 to $9,000 per acre or more. Small residential lots are often quoted as a flat project rate from around $1,200. Haul-off and stump disposal are the biggest cost swings. We give a firm, itemized quote after a free site visit.

Does land clearing include stump and root removal?

It can, and for build-ready ground it should. Cutting trees at the surface leaves stumps and root balls that rot and create voids the ground settles into later. We pull stumps and grub out roots so the soil is stable, then haul or process the debris. If you only need selective clearing or want to keep certain stumps, we price it to match what you actually need.

What do you do with the trees and debris?

It depends on the property and your preference. We can chip brush on site, grind or haul stumps, pile logs for you to keep, and truck off whatever's left. Open burning is tightly restricted around Hillsboro, so most jobs come down to hauling or on-site processing. We walk you through the cleanest option and price it straight.

Do I need a permit to clear land in Hillsboro?

Often yes. Clearing can trigger grading permits, tree-removal rules inside Hillsboro city limits, and Clean Water Services erosion-control requirements once soil is exposed. Land near streams, wetlands, or steep slopes may have extra protections. We know what applies, pull the permits the job needs, and set up erosion control so you stay compliant.

Can you clear a lot in the rainy season?

Yes, with care. Wet Willamette Valley clay is easy to rut and hard to work when it's saturated, so we size equipment to the ground, protect exposed soil with erosion control, and sequence the job to avoid tearing up the site. Some heavy jobs go faster and cleaner in the drier months — we'll tell you honestly if waiting saves you money.

Get Your Free Hillsboro Excavation Estimate

Tell us about your project and we will come walk the site and give you a straight, itemized quote — no obligation, no pressure. Call us, or send the form and we will get back to you the same business day.

Prefer to talk?

Call or text and reach us directly. We answer during business hours and return every message.

(971) 397-9361

Hours: Mon–Sat, 7am–6pm