Land Clearing in Clewiston, FL
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About clearing land in Clewiston
On the south shore of Lake Okeechobee, surrounded by sugarcane and agricultural land. Soils near the lake include dark organic muck that is soft when wet, so equipment choice and timing matter. Depending on location, Hendry County or the City of Clewiston may handle your permit.
Services available in Clewiston
- Land Clearing
- Forestry Mulching
- Brush & Underbrush Clearing
- Lot Clearing for New Homes
- Stump Grinding
- Pasture & Fence-Line Clearing
What it typically costs
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry mulching, skid-steer mulcher (stems to ~8 in.) | from $3,000 per machine day | floridalandclearing.com Clewiston rate card |
| Excavator mulcher (stems to ~30 in., grubbing) | from $3,500 per machine day + transport | same |
| Dedicated mulcher (stems to ~24 in.) | from $4,000 per machine day + transport | same |
That contractor reports five of six Clewiston jobs (up to 2.5 acres) finished in one machine day. Your price depends on density, stem size, wet vs. dry ground, haul-off, and whether roots must be grubbed. Prices are published by one independent company and are shown as a reference only.
Permits in Hendry County
Hendry County requires a land clearing permit under Sec. 1-58-6(a)(5), except for bona fide agricultural purposes and clearing for house pads or development already approved through a site development plan or subdivision plat. The county's guidelines say no contractor license is required for this permit itself. Typical submittals: an Accessory Use permit application, a statement of purpose, proof of ownership (tax bill or recorded deed), a boundary survey showing easements and flood zone, a site plan marking areas to clear, a DEP wetlands determination (if applicable), floodway proof (if applicable), a driveway permit (if applicable), and debris-disposal receipts or a Florida Forest Service open-burn authorization number. Source: Hendry County Land Clearing Guidelines (PDF). Hendry County Building: (863) 675-5245. Gopher tortoises are protected statewide; if burrows are present, the FWC permit process applies before clearing.
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