Land Clearing in Waldo, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Waldo, FL and throughout Alachua County. As a family-owned company, we use heavy-duty equipment such as the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser technology to clear, grade, and prepare land efficiently and affordably.

From residential lots to agricultural pastures and commercial sites, we offer everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — tailored for the soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Waldo, FL

Our land clearing service removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the property with a drag — leaving it ready for the next stage of development.

Land Clearing Includes:

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

  • Stump removal using 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 removal and controlled burning depending on your property size and 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 Waldo

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

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller sticks and debris the large equipment doesn’t catch.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

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

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided equipment creates perfectly level or sloped pads — ideal for homes, barns, 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 even coverage and quick establishment.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

Ideal for pastures, erosion control, or lawns after clearing and grading.

💧 Pond Excavation

Professional pond construction for residential, agricultural, or water management needs.

  • $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 Waldo and Alachua County

  • Heavy-duty equipment for efficient, professional results

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

  • Transparent, competitive pricing

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

📍 Areas We Serve

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