Land Clearing in Archer, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we specialize in land clearing in Archer, FL and throughout Alachua County. Our family-owned company uses heavy-duty equipment such as the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided technology to clear, grade, and prepare property quickly and efficiently.

From residential lots to agricultural pastureland and commercial development sites, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all customized for the unique soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Archer, FL

Our land clearing service removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the area with a drag. This leaves your land ready for construction, pasture prep, or landscaping.

Land Clearing Includes:

  • Tree removal (dropped whole, not cut to length)

  • Stump removal using 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: unique sites quoted case by case

🔥 Debris Removal & Burning

We offer burning or haul-off options for debris.

  • 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 Archer

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable, level, and ready for use. We grade the soil, establish drainage, and compact the site.

👉 This turns a cleared property into a foundation-ready pad, pasture, or landscaped lot.

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller debris left behind by larger machines. Best done after burning or hauling.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Levels small hills and dips for a smoother, even surface. Ideal for yards, fields, or pastures.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

  • Rate: $1,800/acre (if performed immediately after clearing)

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade machines create perfectly flat or sloped surfaces — ideal for home pads, barns, or driveways.

  • $1.75/sq ft (materials not included; complex slopes may require custom pricing)

🌾 Grass Application

We use a grain drill seeder to plant grass evenly and efficiently for strong growth.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

Great for pastures, erosion control, or lawns after clearing and grading.

💧 Pond Excavation

We excavate ponds for agricultural use, residential landscapes, 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 prepare and install limerock driveways with optional asphalt millings.

  • 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 business serving Archer and Alachua County

  • Large equipment fleet for faster, more efficient work

  • Full-service options: land clearing, grading, grass planting, ponds, and driveways

  • Transparent, competitive pricing

  • Experienced with North Central Florida soil, terrain, and drainage

📍 Areas We Serve

Archer • Alachua • Gainesville • High Springs • Newberry • Waldo • Micanopy • Alachua County • Levy County • Columbia County

👉 Ready to transform your property? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Archer, Florida.