Land Clearing in Levy County, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

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

From residential lots in Bronson to large-acreage tracts near Chiefland, Williston, or Cedar Key, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all tailored for the soils, vegetation, and drainage conditions of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Levy County

Our land clearing process removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the area with a drag — leaving your property ready for construction, agriculture, or recreation.

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 both haul-off and controlled burning for debris across Levy County.

  • 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 Levy County

After clearing, site preparation ensures your property is stable, graded, and compacted for long-term use. We prepare the land for home construction, pastures, or commercial development.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller debris left behind after land clearing.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths out uneven ground, small hills, and dips to create a more uniform surface. Ideal for pastures, fields, or general site prep.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

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

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

🌾 Grass Application

We plant grass using a grain drill seeder for fast and even coverage.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

We excavate ponds for farms, ranches, 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 prepare and 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 company serving all of Levy County

  • Heavy-duty equipment for efficient, professional results

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

  • Transparent, competitive pricing

  • Expertise with Levy County soils, terrain, and vegetation

📍 Areas We Serve in Levy County

Chiefland • Bronson • Williston • Cedar Key • Fanning Springs • Inglis • Yankeetown • Morriston • Gulf Hammock • Levy County

👉 Ready to transform your property? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Levy County, Florida.