Land Clearing in Williston, Florida

Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services

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

From residential homesites to farms and large commercial projects, we offer stump removal, grading, pond excavation, and driveway installation — all tailored for the soils, vegetation, and drainage needs of North Central Florida.

🌳 Land Clearing Services – Williston, FL

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

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 offer debris removal and controlled burning services.

  • 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 Williston

After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is stable, compact, and ready for its intended use. We grade for smoothness, shape for drainage, and prepare the ground for construction or planting.

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

🌱 Surface Raking

Removes smaller debris left behind by larger clearing equipment.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $500/acre

📏 Grading Services

Basic Grading

Smooths uneven terrain, hills, and dips to create a more even surface. Perfect for pastures, fields, or yards.

  • Mobilization: $1,000

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

Laser Grading

Our SmartGrade laser-guided machines provide precision slopes and level pads — ideal for house foundations, 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 for strong, uniform growth.

  • Mobilization: $500

  • Rate: $300/acre

  • Includes seed

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

💧 Pond Excavation

We excavate ponds for residential, agricultural, and water management purposes.

  • $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 business serving Williston and Levy County

  • Heavy-duty equipment for fast, efficient results

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

  • Transparent, competitive pricing

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

📍 Areas We Serve

Williston • Bronson • Chiefland • Archer • Trenton • Cedar Key • Levy County • Alachua County • Columbia County • Gilchrist County • Suwannee County

👉 Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Williston, Florida.