Land Clearing on the Suwannee River – Trenton & North Central Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we specialize in land clearing on the Suwannee River near Trenton, FL and across North Central Florida. Our family-owned business uses heavy-duty equipment including the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided grading technology to clear, grade, and prepare riverfront property efficiently and affordably.

From small residential river lots to large recreational tracts and agricultural parcels, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all customized for the unique soils, vegetation, and drainage challenges of Suwannee Riverfront property.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Suwannee River Property

Riverfront lots require specialized clearing due to soil conditions, floodplain vegetation, and water management. Our land clearing service includes tree removal, stump digging, root raking, and drag smoothing to prepare the property for recreation, homesites, or conservation management.

Land Clearing Includes:

  • Tree and stump removal with heavy excavator equipment

  • Root raking and drag smoothing

  • Adapted clearing methods for floodplain and riverbank areas

Pricing:

  • Mobilization (equipment transport): $3,000

  • Light foliage: starting at $3,500/acre

  • Moderate foliage: starting at $4,500/acre

  • Heavy foliage: starting at $5,500/acre

  • Custom pricing for unique riverfront conditions

🔥 Debris Removal & Burning

We provide debris haul-off and controlled burning, adapted for riverfront sites.

  • Haul-off: 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 for Riverfront Properties

Riverfront properties need careful grading and drainage planning. Our site prep ensures your land is stable, graded, and compacted for long-term use while considering natural water flow.

👉 This transforms raw riverfront lots into foundation-ready pads, pastures, or recreational sites.

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes small debris and vegetation for a clean finish — especially useful for recreation areas and lawn prep near the river.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Levels uneven terrain and dips for smoother surfaces, ideal for campgrounds, pastures, or riverfront yards.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment produces exact slopes and level pads — ideal for homes, cabins, barns, or access roads near the Suwannee.

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

🌾 Grass Application

We plant grass using a grain drill seeder for fast and even coverage, perfect for erosion control and recreation areas along the river.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

💧 Pond Excavation

We excavate ponds for water management, recreation, or aesthetics on riverfront properties.

  • $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 durable limerock driveways with optional asphalt millings — ideal for creating riverfront access roads, camp driveways, or private entrances.

  • 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

✅ Why Choose Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions?

  • Local, family-owned business serving Trenton, Chiefland, Bell, Fanning Springs, and the Suwannee River region

  • Specialized experience with riverfront soils, floodplain vegetation, and drainage

  • Heavy-duty equipment for efficient and precise work

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

  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

📍 Areas We Serve

Trenton • Bell • Fanning Springs • Chiefland • Branford • Fort White • Cedar Key • Levy County • Gilchrist County • Suwannee County • Columbia County • Alachua County

👉 Own property along the Suwannee River? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or site preparation in the Suwannee River region of North Central Florida.