Land Clearing in Fort White, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide professional land clearing in Fort White, FL and across Columbia and Gilchrist Counties. As a family-owned company, we operate heavy-duty equipment including the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser technology to clear, grade, and prepare property efficiently and affordably.

From residential homesites and pastures to farms and commercial developments, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all customized for the soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Fort White, FL

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

Land Clearing Includes:

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

  • Stump removal using 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 debris 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 Fort White

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable, level, and compacted for long-term use. We grade for smoothness, establish drainage, and prepare the site for building or planting.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes leftover sticks and small debris not handled by larger machines.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

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

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment creates exact slopes or perfectly level pads — ideal for homes, barns, arenas, or driveways.

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

🌾 Grass Application

We plant grass with a grain drill seeder for quick establishment and uniform coverage.

  • 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, homes, 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 strength and 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 Fort White, Columbia County, and Gilchrist County

  • Heavy-duty equipment for fast, professional results

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

  • Transparent pricing with clear breakdowns

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

📍 Areas We Serve

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

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