Land Clearing in Trenton, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Trenton, FL and across Gilchrist County. Our family-owned business operates heavy-duty equipment like the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser-guided grading technology to clear, grade, and prepare property quickly and affordably.

From small residential lots to large agricultural pastures and commercial development sites, we handle stump removal, grading, pond excavation, and driveway installation — all customized for the soils, vegetation, and drainage needs of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Trenton, FL

Our land clearing process removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the land with a drag — leaving your property ready for its next stage of use.

Land Clearing Includes:

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

• Stump removal using 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 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 Trenton

After clearing, site preparation ensures your property is stable, level, and compacted for long-term use. We grade the ground for smoothness, establish proper drainage, and prepare it for construction, planting, or landscaping.

👉 This transforms cleared land into a foundation-ready pad, pasture, or landscaped yard.

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller sticks and debris left behind after clearing.

• Mobilization: $500

• Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths uneven ground, small hills, and dips for a more uniform surface. Great for fields, pastures, or yards.

• Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment produces precise 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 use a grain drill seeder to plant grass evenly and efficiently, ensuring quick and reliable growth.

• 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, residential properties, and water management.

• $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 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 Trenton and Gilchrist County

• Large equipment fleet for efficient, professional results

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

• Transparent, competitive pricing

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

📍 Areas We Serve

Trenton • Bell • Fanning Springs • Chiefland • Bronson • Newberry • Fort White • Gilchrist County • Levy County • Columbia County • Alachua County • Suwannee County

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