Do I need a permit to clear land in Jacksonville FL?

For residential lots under one acre with no protected trees, a permit may not be required for basic brush and scrub removal. However, projects disturbing more than one acre in Duval County typically require an SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit. Removing protected trees requires approval under Jacksonville's Tree Protection Ordinance Chapter 656, Part 12. Starting work without a permit carries a minimum $250 fine under City of Jacksonville code.

How much does land clearing cost in Jacksonville FL?

Land clearing in Jacksonville FL costs $2,500 to $4,000 per acre depending on vegetation density. Land clearing cost per acre in Florida averages $3,000 for most Duval County residential lots. A 2-acre lot runs $5,000 to $8,000. A 5-acre lot runs $12,600 to $20,100. Heavily wooded sites run $3,500 to $6,000 per acre. Light brush and small trees run $1,500 to $3,000 per acre. No hidden fees — written quote delivered after every free site walk.

Is forestry mulching worth it for my Jacksonville lot?

Yes — for wooded lots above 0.5 acres where hauling costs would eat 30 to 40 percent of your budget. Our Fecon FTX148 mulcher saved a St. Johns County developer $18,400 versus the traditional clearing and haul-off bid. Use a CAT D6N dozer when you need grade cuts for site preparation or a clean mineral soil pad for a concrete foundation.

How long does land clearing take in Jacksonville?

Most residential lots take 1 to 3 days depending on vegetation, land size, and preparation needed. A quarter-acre lot with light brush takes 4 to 8 hours. Commercial acreage above 5 acres starts at 3 days minimum. Emergency storm clearing deploys within 24 hours across Jacksonville and Duval County.

What is the cheapest way to clear land in Florida?

Forestry mulching is the most affordable land clearing method for wooded lots in Florida — running $500 to $1,200 per acre with no hauling costs. For light brush and scrub on small residential lots, bush hogging runs $100 to $400 per acre. Traditional clearing with haul-off is the most expensive option but required for construction-ready mineral soil pads.

What areas do you serve for land clearing near Jacksonville FL?

We serve all of Jacksonville and Duval County including Southside, Mandarin, Arlington, Northside, Westside, and Beaches. We also cover Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Nassau County, Palatka, and Putnam County across Northeast Florida.

Is there land clearing near me in Jacksonville FL?

Yes — we are a locally owned land clearing company serving all of Jacksonville FL and surrounding areas. Call (904) 748-4055 for same-week availability. Marcus reviews every inquiry personally within 4 hours.

Are land clearing companies near me available in Jacksonville FL?

Yes — we are a locally owned land clearing company serving all of Jacksonville and Duval County. We cover Southside, Mandarin, Northside, Westside, Arlington, Beaches, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and all surrounding areas. Call (904) 748-4055 for same-week availability.

Is residential land clearing near me available same week in Jacksonville FL?

Yes — we offer same-week scheduling for residential land clearing across Jacksonville and Duval County. Marcus reviews every inquiry personally within 4 hours. Call (904) 748-4055 or fill out the estimate form on this page.

Commercial Land Clearing Jacksonville, FL —
Your Timeline Is Our Problem to Solve.

Every day your commercial site sits uncleared
Is money leaving your project budget? We deploy
CAT D6N bulldozers, Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavators,
and Fecon FTX148 mulchers to get your site cleared,
graded, and build-ready — on your GC’s schedule,
not ours.

Free Site Walk Call (904) 748-4055

From construction site clearing on tight infill lots to large scale
land clearing on 100+ acre development sites — we handle commercial
land clearing near me requests across Jacksonville, Duval County,
Nassau County, Clay County, and St. Johns County.

A Southside Developer Called Us on a Monday. He Broke Ground That Friday.

CAT D6N bulldozer with Trimble GPS grade control and Komatsu
PC360LC-11 excavator actively clearing and grading commercial
infill development site in Southside Jacksonville, FL, near
Baymeadows Road

In the spring of 2023, a home builder contacted
us about a 3.2-acre infill development site on
the Southside near Baymeadows Road. His previous
clearing contractor had walked off the job after
two days. The site was half-cleared, the equipment
was gone, and his foundation crew was scheduled
for the following week.
We mobilized on Tuesday morning. CAT D6N with Trimble
GPS grade control, Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavator,
and two Kenworth T270 dump trucks. We cleared the
remaining acreage, rough-graded to his engineer’s
spec within 0.1 feet, installed silt fence, and
Called him Thursday afternoon to confirm his site
was ready.
He broke ground on Friday. Zero change orders.
Zero schedule delays.
That is what commercial land clearing in
Jacksonville, FL, should look like. Fast, precise,
documented, and accountable from first call to
final grade.

Why Jacksonville Developers and GCs
Work With Us on Every Project

We Work Directly With Your GC and Engineer

We integrate into your project team from day one. Site plans, engineer’s grade specs, utility coordination — we review everything before equipment arrives. No surprises during the build.

Trimble GPS Grade Control — Standard on Every Job

Every CAT D6N dozer runs Trimble GPS grade control. We hit finish grade within 0.1 feet on every commercial job. One Ponte Vedra GC saved $8,000 in fine grading costs because our rough grade was that accurate.

Fleet Owned — Not Rented

CAT D6N bulldozers, Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavators, Fecon FTX148 forestry mulchers, John Deere 333G skid steers, six Kenworth T270 dump trucks. All owned. When you schedule us, your equipment shows up. No competing with other crews at a rental yard.

SJRWMD and FDOT Compliance — We Handle It

Commercial clearing near wetlands, surface water,
or FDOT right-of-way requires Environmental Resource
Permits from SJRWMD and coordination with FDOT.
In Duval County, clearing within 50 feet of a
wetland without an ERP triggers fines up to
$10,000 per day under Florida Statute 373.
We identify every risk before work begins.

Leica Disto Post-Clear Inspection

Every commercial job gets a post-clear depth inspection before we leave. Root balls missed during clearing cause foundation contractor delays that cost $6,000 to $15,000 in project time. We document clean depth on every acre before close-out.

24-Hour Emergency Mobilization

Storm blocked site access? Contractor abandoned mid-job? We mobilize within 24 hours for emergency commercial clearing across Jacksonville, Nassau County, Clay County, and St. Johns County.

Commercial Land Clearing Services
Jacksonville FL

Large Scale Acreage Clearing Jacksonville FL

Our largest single project: 160 acres in Nassau County. Three CAT D6N bulldozers and two Komatsu PC360LC-11 excavators running simultaneously. Completed in 11 days. The developer expected three weeks. We handle projects from 1 acre to 200+ across Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties.

Construction Site Clearing Jacksonville FL — Land Development & Excavation

We clear, rough grade, and deliver build-ready
sites for home builders, commercial developers,
and industrial clients. Trimble GPS grade control
on every dozer. Silt fence, turbidity barriers,
and erosion control included where SJRWMD or
City of Jacksonville standards require.

Forestry Mulching for Commercial Sites

Our Fecon FTX148 processes 6 to 8 acres per day. On a 25-acre St. Johns County site in March 2024, forestry mulching eliminated $18,400 in haul-off costs compared to the traditional clearing bid the developer had received. Best for wooded commercial sites where hauling budget is tight.

Industrial and Warehouse Site Clearing

Jacksonville’s Northside near JAXPORT on Heckscher Drive is one of the fastest-growing industrial corridors in Northeast Florida. We have cleared and prepped multiple industrial sites in this corridor, working directly with GCs, engineers, and project managers from mobilization through final grade sign-off.

Subdivision and Multi-Lot Development Clearing

Clearing multiple residential lots within a
commercial subdivision requires sequential
scheduling that keeps builder crews moving
without interference. We coordinate clearing
phases with your build schedule so Lot 1 is
ready while Lots 4 and 5 are still being cleared.check out our options for residential land clearing in Jacksonville, FL.

Commercial Emergency Storm Clearing

After Hurricane Ian in September 2022, we cleared commercial and residential sites across Jacksonville Beach, Mandarin, and Orange Park within 72 hours of first call. We provide before and after documentation suitable for insurance claims and municipal reporting.

Go from overgrown lot to job-ready land with ease

1. REQUEST YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

Fill out the form and lock in your estimate date — we’ll handle all the scheduling details..

2. WE CLEAR IT COMPLETELY

On project day, our crew shows up on time and clears every inch — trees, brush, stumps, and debris.

3.GET CLEAN, READY-TO-BUILD LAND

Within days, your land is fully cleared, leveled, and ready for construction, farming, or development.

Get My Free Estimate

“We were stuck on permits and didn’t know where to start. They handled the entire Jacksonville permitting process for us and had our commercial site cleared and construction-ready within days. Zero legal headaches.”
— David M., Commercial Developer, Duval County FL
“Got three quotes for our 5-acre commercial lot in Jacksonville — these guys came in fair, showed up on time, cleared every tree, stump, and debris, and the final bill matched the estimate exactly. No surprises.”
— Rachel T., General Contractor, Jacksonville FL
“Our site had dense Florida vegetation and soft ground — two other crews turned us down. They brought the right equipment, cleared the whole lot efficiently, and we broke ground on schedule. Highly recommend.”
— Brian K., Property Developer, St. Johns County FL

Recent Commercial Clearing Projects Across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida

PROJECT 1:
Location: Southside Jacksonville — Baymeadows Rd area
Job: 3.2-acre infill development site
Equipment: CAT D6N + Komatsu PC360LC-11
Timeline: 3 days
Result: Build-ready, foundation crew on-site day 4

Before land clearing, a 3.2-acre infill development lot in Southside Jacksonville, FL, on Baymeadows Road, overgrown with scrub brush

After land clearing 3.2 acre infill development site Southside Jacksonville FL build ready foundation prep complete

PROJECT 2:
Location: Nassau County, FL
Job: 160-acre commercial clearing
Equipment: 3x CAT D6N + 2x Komatsu PC360LC-11
Timeline: 11 days vs 3-week expectation
Grade Accuracy: Within spec throughout

Before aerial view 160 acre undeveloped commercial land Nassau County Florida dense pine forest pre-clearing

After aerial view 160 acre commercial site fully cleared graded Nassau County Florida 11 days three CAT D6N bulldozers

PROJECT 3:
Location: St. Johns County, FL
Job: 25-acre forestry mulching — commercial site
Equipment: Fecon FTX148
Savings: $18,400 in haul-off costs eliminated
Date: March 2024

Before forestry mulching 25 acre wooded commercial development site St Johns County Florida dense pine oak scrub forest

After Fecon FTX148 forestry mulching 25 acre commercial site St Johns County Florida clean cleared mulch layer no haul off

PROJECT 4:
Location: Northside Jacksonville — JAXPORT corridor
Job: Industrial warehouse site clearing and prep
Coordination: GC, structural engineer, city permits
Result: Site cleared and graded, zero schedule impact

Before commercial land clearing industrial warehouse site Jacksonville FL Northside JAXPORT Heckscher Drive corridor overgrown scrub

project4 after northside jacksonville jaxport industrial warehouse site clearedd

PROJECT 5:
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
Job: Multi-lot subdivision clearing and rough grade
Result: GC saved $8,000 in fine grading costs
Grade control: Trimble GPS — within 0.1 feet of spec

Before multi-lot subdivision land clearing Ponte Vedra Florida dense live oak pine palmetto scrub residential development site

After multi-lot subdivision land clearing Ponte Vedra Florida precision graded Trimble GPS grade control GC saved 8000 fine grading costs

Commercial Land Clearing Jacksonville FL — What Developers and GCs Ask Us Every Week

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Call us (904) 748-4055

get free estimate

Commercial land clearing in Jacksonville runs
$2,500 to $4,000 per acre based on current 2026
market data. Heavily wooded sites with large timber
run toward the higher end. Forestry mulching runs
$800 to $2,500 per acre and can eliminate haul-off
costs entirely on wooded sites. We provide written
itemized quotes after a site walk — not per-acre
phone estimates that change after mobilization.

Most commercial clearing in Duval County requires
a City of Jacksonville Land Alteration Permit
through Development Services. If your site is
within 50 feet of a wetland or surface water,
you also need an SJRWMD Environmental Resource
Permit — that review takes 30 to 45 days. FDOT
coordination is required for clearing adjacent
to state road right-of-way. We identify every
permit requirement during your free site walk
and handle all applications as part of our scope.

A 1 to 3-acre commercial site takes 2 to 4 days
with the right fleet. A 10 to 25-acre site runs
5 to 10 days. Our 160-acre Nassau County job
completed in 11 days with three CAT D6N bulldozers
running simultaneously. Timeline accuracy depends
on equipment match, not crew headcount. We give
you a firm schedule in your written proposal —
not a range designed to manage your expectations.

Yes — and this is how we prefer to work. We review site plans, engineer’s grade specs, and utility location maps before mobilization. We attend pre-construction meetings when schedules require it. Our Trimble GPS grade control system works directly from your engineer’s digital grade file. That integration is why one Ponte Vedra GC saved $8,000 in fine grading costs — our rough grade arrived at spec, not just close to it.

We stop. We document. We call you before any
further ground disturbance. Clearing through
an unmarked wetland buffer triggers SJRWMD fines
up to $10,000 per day under Florida Statute 373.
Hitting an unmarked utility triggers emergency
repair costs and project liability. We call 811
before every job and bring USDA Web Soil Survey
and SJRWMD wetland delineation data to every
site walk. Finding a problem before we start is
always cheaper than finding it during clearing.

Your Site Needs to Be Ready. Marcus Will Make Sure It Is.

That Southside developer broke ground on Friday. His previous contractor had walked off the job on Monday. We cleared, graded, and handed him a build-ready site in three days.
That is our standard on every commercial land clearing job in Jacksonville FL.
Marcus reviews every commercial inquiry
personally within 4 hours. Site walk scheduled
within 48 hours. Written scope and quote
delivered before any work begins.

Tell us your site location, acreage, timeline,
and who your GC or engineer is. We will be
ready to work before your first call ends.
Looking for commercial land clearing near me in Jacksonville FL?
We are licensed and insured land clearing specialists serving
Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns County. Call Marcus at
(904) 748-4055 — response within 4 hours.

Your partner for fast, reliable land clearing in Jacksonville, FL..