Land Clearing in Alachua County, Florida
Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services
At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Alachua County, FL. Based locally, our family-owned business operates heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser technology to clear, grade, and prepare property quickly and efficiently.
From residential lots in Gainesville to rural acreage in Newberry, Archer, or High Springs, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all customized for the soils, vegetation, and drainage conditions of North Central Florida.
🌳 Land Clearing Services – Alachua County
Our land clearing process includes tree removal, stump digging, root raking, and drag smoothing — leaving your land ready for construction, pasture, or landscaping.
Land Clearing Includes:
Tree removal (dropped whole, not cut to length)
Stump removal with heavy excavator equipment
Root raking and drag smoothing
Not Included: debris hauling, burning, or finish grading (available separately).
Pricing:
Mobilization (equipment transport): $3,000
Light foliage (brush, small trees, few large trees): starting at $3,500/acre
Moderate foliage (average pines, small hardwoods – most common): starting at $4,500/acre
Heavy foliage (dense pines, some larger oaks): starting at $5,500/acre
Custom pricing: quoted case by case
🔥 Debris Removal & Burning
We offer debris removal and controlled burning across Alachua County.
Haul-off: priced case by case (regional disposal costs vary)
Burning during clearing (5+ acres): included if possible
Return-trip burning: +$3,000 mobilization
Post-clearing burning: $2,000/day (crew on site)
After burning: area smoothed with a drag
🏗️ Site Preparation in Alachua County
After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable, graded, and compacted for long-term use. We grade the soil for smoothness, establish drainage, and prepare it for building, planting, or landscaping.
👉 This service transforms raw land into a foundation-ready pad, pasture, or landscaped property.
🌱 Surface Raking
Removes leftover sticks and smaller debris the big machines can’t catch.
Mobilization: $500
Rate: $500/acre
📏 Grading Services
Basic Grading
Smooths uneven terrain, small hills, and dips for a more uniform surface. Ideal for fields, pastures, or general yard prep.
Mobilization: $1,000
Rate: $1,800/acre (if performed immediately after clearing)
Laser Grading
Our SmartGrade laser-guided machines provide exact slopes or perfectly level pads — ideal for houses, barns, arenas, or driveways.
$1.75/sq ft (materials not included; complex projects may cost more)
🌾 Grass Application
We plant grass using a grain drill seeder to establish lawns, pastures, or erosion control coverage.
Mobilization: $500
Rate: $300/acre
Includes seed
💧 Pond Excavation
We excavate ponds for agriculture, residential projects, or water management.
$5/cubic yard (based on cut volume)
Mobilization: $3,000 (if not performed during clearing)
Minimum: $2,500 (stand-alone service)
🚜 Driveway Installation
We install limerock driveways with optional asphalt millings for added durability.
Base preparation: $1.25/sq ft
Material options:
Limerock (4” compacted): +$0.75/sq ft
Limerock (4”) + Asphalt Millings (2” cap): +$1.55/sq ft
Debris removal/haul-off not included
✅ Why Choose Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions?
Local, family-owned company serving all of Alachua County
Heavy-duty equipment fleet for fast, efficient results
Full-service land clearing, grading, grass planting, ponds, and driveways
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Expertise with Alachua County soils, vegetation, and drainage
📍 Areas We Serve in Alachua County
Gainesville • Alachua • Archer • High Springs • Newberry • Waldo • Micanopy • Arredondo • Jonesville • Surrounding rural areas
👉 Ready to begin your project? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Alachua County, Florida.