Land Clearing in Bronson, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide professional land clearing in Bronson, FL and across Levy County. Our family-owned business operates heavy-duty equipment such as the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser technology to clear, grade, and prepare land quickly and affordably.

From residential homesites to large acreage and commercial developments, we offer services including stump removal, grading, pond excavation, and driveway installation — all customized for the soils, vegetation, and drainage conditions of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Bronson, FL

Our land clearing service includes tree removal, stump digging, root raking, and drag smoothing — leaving your land ready for its next stage of use.

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 haul-off or controlled burning depending on your site and preferences.

  • 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 Bronson

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.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes small debris left behind after clearing, ensuring a cleaner finish.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths out uneven ground, hills, and dips for a more uniform surface. Perfect 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 equipment creates precise slopes or perfectly level pads — ideal for homes, barns, arenas, and driveways.

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

🌾 Grass Application

We use a grain drill seeder to plant grass evenly, ensuring fast and strong establishment.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

Ideal for pastures, erosion control, or lawns following land clearing and grading.

💧 Pond Excavation

We dig ponds for agriculture, residential properties, 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 install limerock driveways with optional asphalt milling caps 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 Bronson and Levy County

  • Large equipment fleet for efficient, professional work

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

  • Transparent pricing with no hidden costs

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

📍 Areas We Serve

Bronson • Chiefland • Williston • Fanning Springs • Cedar Key • Trenton • Levy County • Alachua County • Columbia County • Gilchrist County

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