St. Lucie County, FL · 1 hr 45 min from base

Land Clearing in
St. Lucie County, FL

Large-scale land clearing operations in St. Lucie County support the subdivision development that defines the region's growth. Excavators, track loaders, and support equipment handle full site preparation across 20 to 200+ acre parcels, from initial tree removal through rough grading. Serving Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie West, Tradition, and 4 more communities across St. Lucie County.

Why Land Clearing in St. Lucie County

Full-scale clearing with excavators and track loaders. Standard full loadout at $5,000/day, finish and detail work at $2,875/day. Complete site preparation for construction or development.

National homebuilders are acquiring former citrus groves and cattle ranches throughout western St. Lucie County and converting them to master-planned communities. These projects demand coordinated clearing that accounts for wetland delineation, gopher tortoise relocation, stormwater system installation, and phased construction schedules. The scale and pace of development here rival any market on Florida's east coast.

Vast expanses of slash pine flatwoods and wet prairie characterize the interior, with coastal dunes and mangrove shoreline along Hutchinson Island. The western reaches feature improved pasture and former citrus groves transitioning to master-planned communities. Savannas Preserve State Park protects one of the largest freshwater marsh systems on Florida's east coast.

Massive residential subdivision clearing for Port St. Lucie's continued expansion, commercial pad site preparation along US 1 and I-95 corridors, citrus-to-residential conversion throughout the western reaches, homesite clearing in Tradition and St. Lucie West, coastal property hurricane rebuilds on Hutchinson Island, and drainage improvements for flood-prone neighborhoods in older Fort Pierce subdivisions. Port St. Lucie consistently ranks among the fastest-growing cities in America, with thousands of new residential permits issued annually. The Tradition master-planned community continues expanding westward into former agricultural land. I-95 interchange development at Crosstown Parkway and Becker Road is generating commercial clearing demand. Fort Pierce's downtown revitalization is driving infill redevelopment, and the county's relatively affordable land prices attract builders priced out of Palm Beach County.

Our Land Clearing Process in St. Lucie County

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Free Estimate

We assess your St. Lucie County property in person — evaluating terrain, vegetation density, and equipment access to deliver an accurate T&M quote.

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MSA Agreement

Clear scope, timeline, and expectations documented in our Master Service Agreement before any equipment rolls. No surprises, no hidden charges.

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Production

CAT track loaders and 20+ ton excavators mobilize to your St. Lucie County site. Production-grade equipment means faster timelines and cleaner results.

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Final Walkthrough

Owner Jeremiah Anderson walks the finished project with you to confirm every detail meets expectations before we close out the job.

Environmental Considerations in St. Lucie County

Savannas Preserve State Park contains over 5,000 acres of freshwater marsh, wet flatwoods, and basin swamp that restrict development along its buffer zones. The Indian River Lagoon's western shoreline extends the full length of the county, imposing stormwater and setback regulations on all adjacent development. St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park protects barrier island habitat for nesting sea turtles. SFWMD and SJRWMD jurisdictions overlap in the county, with the C-24, C-23, and C-25 canals serving as primary stormwater conveyances.

Protected species: St. Lucie County is home to Gopher tortoise, Florida scrub jay, West Indian manatee, Wood stork, Snail kite, Southeastern beach mouse, Eastern indigo snake, Loggerhead sea turtle, Leatherback sea turtle, Crested caracara. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.

Waterways & buffers: Properties near Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie River (North and South forks), St. Lucie Inlet, C-24 Canal, C-23 Canal, C-25 Canal, Ten Mile Creek, Savannas freshwater marsh system, North Fork St. Lucie River may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.

Soil conditions: Poorly drained Myakka and Oldsmar fine sands dominate the flatwoods interior, with seasonal water tables within 12 inches of the surface during wet season. Ankona and Wabasso soils appear in transitional zones. Coastal ridges feature better-drained Paola and St. Lucie fine sands. The St. Lucie soil series -- named for this county -- consists of excessively drained, hyperthermic, uncoated quartzipsamments found on coastal dune and ridge positions.

Land Clearing Near You in St. Lucie County

TreeShop provides professional land clearing across St. Lucie County, including:

Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce St. Lucie West Tradition Lakewood Park River Park White City Hutchinson Island

Land Clearing FAQ — St. Lucie County

How much does land clearing cost in St. Lucie County?
Land Clearing in St. Lucie County starts at From $2,875/day. Final pricing is based on a Time & Materials (T&M) model, determined after an on-site assessment of your property's terrain, vegetation density, and accessibility. Every property in St. Lucie County is different — vast expanses of slash pine flatwoods and wet prairie characterize the interior, with coastal dunes and mangrove shoreline along hutchinson island conditions mean pricing varies based on what we encounter on-site.
Do you need permits for land clearing in St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County requires tree removal permits for protected species including live oaks, sabal palms, and any tree over 18 inches DBH. Port St. Lucie enforces one of the stricter municipal tree codes on the Treasure Coast, with heritage tree protections and replacement requirements. Environmental resource permits through SFWMD are necessary for projects within the C-canal watershed. Gopher tortoise relocation permits are standard for any clearing on sandy upland parcels, and scrub jay surveys may be triggered on sites with scrub habitat.
What equipment do you use for land clearing in St. Lucie County?
TreeShop deploys production-grade CAT track loaders, 20+ ton excavators, and specialized forestry mulcher heads including Fecon attachments. For St. Lucie County properties with Slash pine, Saw palmetto, Cabbage palm, our equipment is purpose-built to handle the local conditions efficiently. Poorly drained Myakka and Oldsmar fine sands dominate the flatwoods interior, with seasonal water tables within 12 inches of the surface during wet season.
How long does land clearing take in St. Lucie County?
Project timelines in St. Lucie County depend on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. Most residential lots (under 1 acre) are completed in 1-3 days. Larger parcels with dense slash pine and saw palmetto take proportionally longer. We provide timeline estimates during your free on-site assessment.
Is TreeShop licensed to work in St. Lucie County?
Yes. TreeShop LLC is fully licensed and insured to operate across all 32 counties in our Central Florida service area, including St. Lucie County. We carry comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Owner Jeremiah Anderson personally oversees every project from estimate through final walkthrough.

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