Residential Service Pricing Guide

Land Clearing & Site Preparation Services

Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions

Land Clearing

Using heavy equipment to push over trees, dig stumps, and pile material ready for burning or removal. Root raking is performed, and the area is smoothed with a drag.

Notes:

• Service includes: tree removal, stump digging, root raking, drag smoothing

• Not included: debris removal, hauling, or burning

• Trees are dropped whole (not cut to length)

• Smaller sticks/debris may remain — optional raking service available

Pricing

• Mobilization (Equipment Transport): $3,000

• Light Foliage (brush, small trees, very 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: Certain sites may fall outside these parameters; quoted case by case

Debris Removal & Burning

Haul-Off: Determined case by case (regional disposal costs vary)

Burning Options

• Included if burning can begin during clearing (typically 5+ acres)

• If burning requires a return trip, additional mobilization fee: $3,000

• Post-clearing burning: $2,000/day (crew on site)

• After burning, area is smoothed with a drag

• We will always discuss the most cost-effective option for your property

Site Preparation

After clearing, site preparation shapes the land into a stable, build-ready surface. This includes grading for smoothness, establishing proper drainage, and compacting soil.

👉 This is the step that transforms a cleared lot into a foundation-ready site, pasture, or landscaped yard.

Surface Raking

Removes small debris left behind after clearing. Best performed after burning or debris removal for a clean finish.

• Mobilization: $500

• Rate: $500/acre

Grading

Basic Grading

Smooths out small hills and dips for a more even surface. Ideal for fields or general yards.

• Not included: engineered drainage or precision finish work

• Mobilization: $1,000

• Rate: $1,800/acre (if done immediately after clearing and debris removal; higher cost if organics regrow)

Laser Grading

For house pads, driveways, or areas needing a perfectly flat or sloped surface. Our automatic SmartGrade machines create exact elevations quickly and accurately.

• Rate: $1.75/sq ft

• Notes: Materials not included. Complex slopes may require custom pricing.

Grass Application

We use a no-till grain drill to plant grass seed directly into the prepared soil, ensuring fast and even establishment.

• Mobilization: $500

• Rate: $300/acre

• Includes seed

Ideal as the final step after land clearing and grading for pastures, lawns, or erosion control.

Pond Excavation

Excavation of ponds for aesthetics, water management, or agricultural use.

• Rate: $5/cubic yard (based on estimated cut volume)

• Mobilization: $3,000 (if not completed during land clearing)

• Minimum Charge: $2,500 (if done as a stand-alone service separate from clearing)

Pricing is volume-based; design, slope, and spoil placement can affect final cost.

Driveways

Base Preparation: $1.25/sq ft (grading and prep)

Material Options (approx. compacted thickness):

• Limerock (4”) – add $0.75/sq ft

• Limerock (4”) + Asphalt Millings (2”) – add $1.55/sq ft

Debris removal/haul-off from prep is not included.

✅ Why Choose Us

• Heavy-duty equipment (Komatsu PC308, JD loaders, SmartGrade technology) ensures fast, efficient results

• Family-owned and local — we know Florida soils, vegetation, and drainage needs

• Transparent pricing with clear breakdowns

• Services tailored to residential, agricultural, and commercial sites