Land Clearing in Gainesville, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Gainesville, FL and throughout Alachua County. Our family-owned business operates heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade technology to clear, grade, and prepare land efficiently and affordably.

From residential home sites to agricultural pastures and commercial lots, we handle everything from stump removal to pond excavation — all designed for the unique soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Gainesville, FL

Our land clearing process includes removing trees, digging stumps, root raking, and drag smoothing, leaving your property ready for its next stage of development.

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 site prep (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: unique sites quoted case by case

🔥 Debris Removal & Burning

We can remove or burn debris depending on your site and needs.

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

• Burning during clearing (5+ acres): included if possible

• Return-trip burning: additional $3,000 mobilization

• Post-clearing burning: $2,000/day (crew on site)

• After burning: area is smoothed with a drag

🏗️ Site Preparation in Gainesville

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable and build-ready. We grade for smoothness, establish drainage, and compact the soil.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes leftover sticks and debris the larger equipment doesn’t catch.

• Mobilization: $500

• Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

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

• Mobilization: $1,000

• Rate: $1,800/acre (if done right after clearing & debris removal)

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade machines create perfectly flat or sloped surfaces — ideal for house pads, barns, and driveways.

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

🌾 Grass Application

We use a grain drill seeder for even coverage and quick growth.

• Mobilization: $500

• Rate: $300/acre

• Includes seed

Perfect for pasture, erosion control, or lawn establishment.

💧 Pond Excavation

Professional pond construction for farms, ranches, or residential properties.

• $5/cubic yard (based on cut volume)

• Mobilization: $3,000 (if not done during clearing)

• Minimum: $2,500 (stand-alone service)

🚜 Driveway Installation

We prepare and install limerock driveways with optional asphalt milling caps.

• 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 Gainesville and Alachua County

• Heavy-duty equipment ensures efficient and professional results

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

• Transparent, competitive pricing

• Experienced with North Central Florida soils, terrain, and drainage needs

📍 Areas We Serve

Gainesville • Alachua • High Springs • Archer • Newberry • Waldo • Micanopy • Alachua County • Levy County • Columbia County

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