Land Clearing in Bell, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide professional land clearing in Bell, FL and across Gilchrist County. Our family-owned business operates heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided technology to clear, grade, and prepare property efficiently and affordably.

From residential homesites to farms and large-acreage projects, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all tailored for the soils, vegetation, and drainage needs of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Bell, FL

Our land clearing service includes tree removal, stump digging, root raking, and drag smoothing — leaving your land ready for construction, planting, 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 provide debris haul-off and controlled burning options.

  • 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 Bell

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable, graded, and compacted for long-term use. We prepare the site for construction, agriculture, or landscaping by shaping it for drainage and smoothness.

👉 This service transforms raw property into a foundation-ready pad, pasture, or landscaped yard.

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller sticks and leftover debris after land clearing.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths uneven terrain, hills, and dips for a more level surface. Ideal for pastures, fields, or general yard prep.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment creates precise slopes or perfectly level pads — ideal for house foundations, 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 for fast and even coverage.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

We dig ponds for farms, ranches, residential projects, and 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 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 business serving Bell and Gilchrist County

  • Large equipment fleet for fast, professional work

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

  • Transparent, competitive pricing

  • Expertise with North Central Florida soils, vegetation, and drainage

📍 Areas We Serve

Bell • Trenton • Branford • Fort White • High Springs • Chiefland • Newberry • Gilchrist County • Levy County • Columbia County • Alachua County • Suwannee County

👉 Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Bell, Florida.