How much does land clearing cost for larger acreage in Oklahoma City?

Moderate clearing runs $1,200–$2,000 per acre, and heavy or hilly clearing with large trees runs $2,000–$6,000+ per acre. We give an exact number after a free on-site walk.

What is a mobilization charge?

Larger or more remote excavator jobs include a mobilization charge to cover transporting the equipment to and from the site. It's disclosed in your written estimate up front.

Is stump grinding included in land clearing?

Yes — heavy land clearing includes removal of stumps and larger trees a skid steer can't pull.

What does drainage work include?

Drainage swales and French drains to move water off larger properties, tied into existing drainage or storm systems where required.

How much deeper can an excavator dig than a skid steer?

Excavators handle significantly deeper cuts than a skid steer bucket, which is why they're the right choice for drainage work, footings, and deep grading.

Do you need a permit for large-scale land clearing or grading?

Permit requirements vary by city, county, and project scope — especially on larger acreage. We confirm what's required and handle permit coordination.

How do I know if I need an excavator or a skid steer?

Excavators fit larger acreage (2+ acres), stump removal, and deep digging. Skid steers fit smaller lots and lighter-duty work. Call us and describe the project.

How long does a larger excavation or clearing job take?

Timeline depends on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. We give you a realistic schedule as part of your written estimate.

Excavator Land Clearing & Heavy Site Work in Oklahoma City, OK

When a job needs more reach, more digging depth, or more acreage than a skid steer can handle, our excavator crew takes over — stump and tree removal, deep cut-fill grading, drainage work, and larger commercial pads and driveways. Same self-performed crew, sized for the bigger jobs. No subcontracted labor. Based at 7004 S Indiana Ave in south OKC.

Excavator Pricing in Oklahoma City (2026)

OKC metro ballpark ranges — your written quote after a free on-site walk is the real number.

Land clearing, moderate (per acre): $1,200 – $2,000
Land clearing, heavy/hilly with large trees (per acre): $2,000 – $6,000+
Forestry mulching (per acre): $1,200 – $2,000
Deep grading & cut-fill / site prep: $0.80 – $2.00 / sq ft (building pad prep $2,000–$10,000)
Drainage work (swales, French drains): priced per project after site walk
Commercial gravel pad / larger driveway: $4 – $10 / sq ft installed
Excavator hourly (time & material): $150 – $225 / hr, plus mobilization

Excavator Services in Oklahoma City

Heavy Land Clearing

Clearing larger acreage — 2+ acres — including stump grinding and removal of larger trees a skid steer can't pull
Priced per acre based on vegetation density and terrain
Lighter clearing on smaller, tighter-access lots — see our skid steer land clearing

Deep Grading & Cut-Fill

Shaping larger pads and correcting slope across bigger sites
Moving significant volumes of dirt beyond what a skid steer bucket can handle

Drainage Work

Digging drainage swales and French drains to move water off larger properties
Critical on Oklahoma's expansive clay, where standing water accelerates soil movement

Commercial Pads & Larger Driveways

Excavation and grading for commercial gravel pads, storage yards, and extended driveways
Want a concrete commercial pad or driveway instead? See our commercial concrete or concrete driveway pages.

Gravel Grading (Larger Sites)

Base grading and compaction engineered for heavier vehicle and equipment traffic

Brush Hog & Heavy Mowing

Bush hogging larger acreage and pasture where terrain or reach calls for an excavator-mounted mower

From Utility Locate to Final Grade

Site walk & utility locate — We walk the property and call 811 for utility locates before any digging — non-negotiable on every job.
Clearing & stump removal — Larger trees and stumps pulled and removed, not just cut down and left.
Cut-fill grading & drainage — Shaping the site to the elevations the project needs, with drainage engineered to move water off the property.
Base prep & gravel placement — Gravel spread and compacted in lifts, sized for the load the site will carry.
Final grade & cleanup — Final pass for grade and slope, debris cleared, site left ready for what comes next.
Walkthrough — We walk the finished site with you before we leave.

Why Oklahoma City Property Owners Choose FDZ for Site Work

Licensed, bonded, and insured in Oklahoma
Same self-performed crew and equipment we use on concrete and sewer line work — no subcontractors, ever
8+ years serving the OKC metro
2-year workmanship warranty on all site work
Free on-site estimates — acreage, terrain, and access all affect the price, and we won't guess over the phone
One call handles clearing and the concrete that follows

Excavator or Skid Steer?

An excavator is the right call for larger acreage — 2+ acres — stump grinding or large tree removal, deep digging for drainage or footings, and bigger commercial pads or driveways. For smaller, tighter-access jobs, our skid steer services are usually faster and more affordable. Not sure? Call (405) 458-4805 and describe the project — we'll tell you which machine fits before we schedule a site walk.

Excavator FAQ

How much does land clearing cost for larger acreage in Oklahoma City?: Moderate clearing runs $1,200–$2,000 per acre, and heavy or hilly clearing with large trees runs $2,000–$6,000+ per acre. We give an exact number after a free on-site walk.
What is a mobilization charge?: Larger or more remote excavator jobs include a mobilization charge to cover transporting the equipment to and from the site. It's disclosed in your written estimate up front.
Is stump grinding included in land clearing?: Yes — heavy land clearing includes removal of stumps and larger trees a skid steer can't pull.
What does drainage work include?: Drainage swales and French drains to move water off larger properties, tied into existing drainage or storm systems where required.
How much deeper can an excavator dig than a skid steer?: Excavators handle significantly deeper cuts than a skid steer bucket, which is why they're the right choice for drainage work, footings, and deep grading.
Do you need a permit for large-scale land clearing or grading?: Permit requirements vary by city, county, and project scope — especially on larger acreage. We confirm what's required and handle permit coordination.
How do I know if I need an excavator or a skid steer?: Excavators fit larger acreage (2+ acres), stump removal, and deep digging. Skid steers fit smaller lots and lighter-duty work. Call us and describe the project.
How long does a larger excavation or clearing job take?: Timeline depends on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. We give you a realistic schedule as part of your written estimate.

Related Services

Skid Steer Services — Lighter clearing, leveling, gravel grading, and brush hog mowing for smaller, tighter-access lots.
Commercial Concrete — Warehouse floors, retail pads, and commercial slabs for the properties we've cleared and graded.
Sewer Line Repair & Installation — Sewer line work, done by the same self-performed crew.

Free estimate: (405) 458-4805 · [email protected] · 7004 S Indiana Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159

FDZ Construction LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured in Oklahoma — 8+ years of experience serving the OKC metro, and every project is backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty.