Land Clearing & Grubbing
Residential & Commercial — Any Size Project
Complete Land Clearing Services
Yoder’s Tree and Land Services offers exceptional land clearing and grubbing services for projects of every scale. Whether you need help clearing a small area for a backyard structure or need 10+ acres cleared for a future construction project, we have the equipment and expertise to get the job done right.
With full trunk and root excavation, your job site will be fully prepped for grading. We specialize in large tree removal and can safely and efficiently clear your plot of land — leaving it clean, level, and ready for the next phase of your project.
What We Clear
- Trees of all sizes, including large hardwoods and palms
- Brush, scrub, and undergrowth
- Stumps and root systems (full grubbing)
- Vegetation and debris for construction site prep
- Overgrown lots and acreage
Ideal For
- New home or commercial construction
- Agricultural land preparation
- Adding a pool, shed, or ADU
- Expanding driveways or parking areas
- Fire mitigation and defensible space
- HOA and community common area clearing
Ready to Clear?
Free on-site estimates for all land clearing projects — small or large.
Complete Land Clearing Services for Sarasota & Bradenton
Whether you’re preparing a lot for new construction, clearing acreage for agricultural use, or reclaiming an overgrown residential yard, Yoder’s Tree and Land Services provides full-service land clearing throughout Sarasota County, Manatee County, and the surrounding Gulf Coast.
Our equipment and crew can handle everything from a half-acre residential lot to multi-acre commercial and agricultural parcels. We clear trees, brush, palmettos, vines, stumps, and root systems — leaving a clean, level site ready for the next phase of your project.
Residential Land Clearing
- Overgrown backyard and side-yard reclamation
- Lot clearing for new home construction
- Swimming pool and patio site preparation
- Fence line and property boundary clearing
- Vegetation removal for landscaping installation
- Invasive species removal (Brazilian pepper, Australian pine)
Commercial & Agricultural Clearing
- Multi-acre commercial site preparation
- Agricultural field clearing and soil preparation
- Right-of-way and easement clearing
- Retention pond and drainage area clearing
- Fire mitigation and defensible space creation
- Demolition site vegetation removal
What’s Included in Our Land Clearing Service
A complete land clearing job with Yoder’s includes tree cutting, stump grinding, brush removal, root grubbing, and material hauling. We leave your site clean and ready — not just cleared of visible vegetation, but with root systems ground out so they don’t interfere with construction, sod, or future plantings.
Frequently Asked Questions — Land Clearing
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Sarasota County?
Sarasota County requires land clearing permits for clearing more than one acre, or for clearing in environmentally sensitive areas including wetlands and conservation zones. Smaller residential clearing projects may be exempt, but it depends on the species being removed and the zoning of your property. Yoder’s can help you determine what permits are needed before work begins.
How long does land clearing take?
A typical residential lot (up to half an acre) can be cleared in one to two days. Larger acreage or heavily wooded properties may take three to five days or more. Timeline depends on the density of vegetation, number and size of trees, stump grinding requirements, and how material is disposed of. We give you a realistic project timeline with your estimate.
What happens to the cleared material?
Trees and large wood are cut into manageable sections. Brush and smaller material is chipped on-site. All debris — chipped material, wood sections, and roots — is hauled off your property unless you’d like wood chips left for mulch. We leave the site clean.
Can you clear land with large trees and stumps?
Yes. Yoder’s has the equipment to handle full-grown oaks, pines, cabbage palms, and other large Florida trees. After felling, we grind stumps below grade using commercial stump grinders, and can grub out root balls when a construction project requires it. No tree is too large for our crew.
Do you clear invasive species like Brazilian pepper and Australian pine?
Yes — invasive species removal is one of the most common requests we receive. Brazilian pepper (Florida Holly) and Australian pine are widespread in Sarasota and Manatee County and can spread aggressively. Removing them improves property health and value and may be required as part of conservation compliance. We’ll remove and properly dispose of all invasive material.