Land Clearing in Chiefland, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Chiefland, FL and throughout Levy County. As a family-owned company, we operate heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided technology to clear, grade, and prepare land quickly and efficiently.

From rural acreage and farms to homesites and commercial developments, we offer services including stump removal, grading, pond excavation, and driveway installation — all tailored for the soils, vegetation, and drainage needs of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Chiefland, FL

Our land clearing process 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 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: quoted case by case

🔥 Debris Removal & Burning

We provide haul-off or controlled burning depending on your needs.

  • 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 Chiefland

After clearing, site preparation ensures your property is stable, graded, and compacted for long-term use. We shape the land for proper drainage and prepare it for construction, planting, or landscaping.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes leftover sticks and small debris that larger equipment cannot handle.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths uneven ground, small hills, and dips to create a more even surface. Great for fields, pastures, or yard preparation.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment creates exact slopes and 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 use a grain drill seeder to plant grass evenly for quick, strong establishment.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

We specialize in pond excavation for residential, agricultural, 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 limerock driveways with optional asphalt millings for added durability and longevity.

  • 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 Chiefland and Levy County

  • Heavy-duty equipment fleet for efficient, professional results

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

  • Clear, competitive pricing with no hidden fees

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

📍 Areas We Serve

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

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