Land Clearing in Newberry, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we specialize in land clearing in Newberry, FL and throughout Alachua County. Our family-owned company uses heavy-duty equipment including the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided technology to clear, grade, and prepare property efficiently and affordably.

From residential homesites to pastures and commercial lots, we provide stump removal, grading, pond excavation, and driveway installation — all customized for the soils, vegetation, and drainage needs of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Newberry, FL

Our land clearing service removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the property with a drag — leaving it ready for building or landscaping.

Land Clearing Includes:

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

  • Stump removal with 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: quoted case by case

🔥 Debris Removal & Burning

We offer both debris removal and controlled burning.

  • 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 Newberry

After clearing, site prep ensures the property is level, compact, and ready for use. We grade for smoothness, establish drainage, and compact soil for long-term stability.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller sticks and debris the large machines leave behind. Best performed after hauling or burning.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths out minor hills and dips for a more even surface. Ideal for fields, pastures, or general yard preparation.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided machines provide exact slopes or perfectly level pads — ideal for houses, barns, or driveways.

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

🌾 Grass Application

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

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

Professional pond construction for agriculture, water management, or residential 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.

  • 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 Newberry and Alachua County

  • Heavy-duty equipment for efficient results

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

  • Clear, competitive pricing

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

📍 Areas We Serve

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