Land Clearing in Micanopy, Florida
Professional Land Clearing, Site Prep, and Grading Services
At Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions, we provide expert land clearing in Micanopy, FL and across Alachua County. Our family-owned business uses heavy-duty equipment including the Komatsu PC308 excavator, John Deere loaders, and SmartGrade laser technology to clear, grade, and prepare land efficiently and affordably.
From small residential lots to large pastures and commercial development projects, we handle everything from stump removal and grading to pond excavation and driveway installation — all customized for the unique soils and vegetation of North Central Florida.
🌳 Land Clearing Services – Micanopy, FL
Our land clearing service removes trees, digs stumps, root rakes, and smooths the area with a drag — leaving your property ready for construction, landscaping, or agriculture.
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 or controlled burning depending on your property 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 Micanopy
After clearing, site preparation ensures your land is level, compact, and ready for its next use. We grade for smoothness, shape the land for drainage, and compact the soil.
👉 This service transforms cleared property into a foundation-ready pad, pasture, or landscaped yard.
🌱 Surface Raking
Removes leftover sticks and debris the larger machines can’t catch.
Mobilization: $500
Rate: $500/acre
📏 Grading Services
Basic Grading
Smooths small hills and dips for a more even surface. Great 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 areas — ideal for homes, barns, driveways, or athletic fields.
$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 establishment.
Mobilization: $500
Rate: $300/acre
Includes seed
Perfect for pastures, erosion control, or lawns after clearing and grading.
💧 Pond Excavation
We build ponds for residential, agricultural, and 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 milling caps for added strength.
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 Micanopy and Alachua County
Heavy-duty equipment for faster, more efficient results
Full-service land clearing, grading, ponds, grass planting, and driveways
Competitive, transparent pricing
Experience with North Central Florida soils, terrain, and drainage
📍 Areas We Serve
Micanopy • Gainesville • Alachua • High Springs • Archer • Newberry • Waldo • Alachua County • Levy County • Columbia County
👉 Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free estimate on land clearing, grading, or pond excavation in Micanopy, Florida.