Land Clearing in Branford, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Branford, FL and across Suwannee County. Our family-owned company uses heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided technology to clear, grade, and prepare land efficiently and affordably.

From rural homesteads and farms to residential sites and commercial projects, we offer everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all tailored to the soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Branford, FL

Our land clearing service includes removing trees, digging stumps, root raking, and smoothing the area with a drag — leaving your property ready for its next stage.

Land Clearing Includes:

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

  • Stump removal with 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 both debris haul-off and controlled burning.

  • Haul-off: priced case by case (regional disposal fees 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 Branford

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is level, compact, and ready for long-term use. We grade the soil, establish drainage, and compact the site for building, planting, or landscaping.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller sticks and debris left behind by larger equipment.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths uneven terrain, small hills, and dips for a more even surface. Great for pastures, fields, or general yard prep.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment provides exact slopes and level surfaces — ideal for house pads, barns, arenas, or driveways.

  • $1.75/sq ft (materials not included; complex jobs may cost more)

🌾 Grass Application

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

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

We excavate ponds for farms, ranches, residential landscapes, and water management projects.

  • $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 durable limerock driveways with optional asphalt millings for added strength.

  • 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 Branford and Suwannee County

  • Heavy-duty equipment fleet for faster, more efficient work

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

  • Transparent pricing with clear breakdowns

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

📍 Areas We Serve

Branford • Fort White • Lake City • High Springs • Alachua • Gainesville • Newberry • Archer • Suwannee County • Columbia County • Alachua County

👉 Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Branford, Florida.