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Land Clearing in
Brevard County, FL

Land clearing in Brevard County addresses the full range of Space Coast terrain, from sand pine scrub on the coastal ridge to dense flatwoods and wet prairie in the western reaches of Palm Bay and Malabar. We provide complete vegetation removal, root raking, and site preparation for construction. Serving Titusville, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, and 10 more communities across Brevard County.

Why Land Clearing in Brevard 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.

The aerospace industry's expansion has triggered a construction wave that is consuming Brevard's remaining vacant land at a pace not seen since the Apollo era. Northern Brevard around Titusville and Mims has particularly high demand as workers relocating for Space Coast employment seek housing close to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.

Brevard County runs 72 miles along Florida's central Atlantic coast, bounded by the Indian River Lagoon to the west of its barrier island and the St. Johns River marshes to its western edge. The mainland consists of a narrow coastal ridge with sand pine scrub and oak hammock, dropping into broad expanses of wet flatwoods and freshwater marsh that characterize the interior. Merritt Island and the northern barrier beaches sit on relict dune formations with well-drained sandy soils, while the western reaches of Palm Bay and Malabar grade into poorly drained St. Johns floodplain. The county's elongated shape creates distinct ecological zones that vary dramatically from the salt marsh estuary to the interior pine savanna.

The Space Coast's aerospace-driven economic boom is generating unprecedented demand for both commercial and residential clearing, particularly in the Viera and West Melbourne planned development corridors. Titusville and Mims in northern Brevard are experiencing a construction resurgence tied to SpaceX and Blue Origin operations at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Palm Bay's western expansion into former ranchland requires large-scale clearing of flatwoods and palmetto for new subdivisions. Waterfront property owners along the Indian River Lagoon need selective clearing and shoreline restoration that balances view enhancement with lagoon buffer requirements. Brevard County's unemployment rate has consistently stayed below state and national averages since 2020, driven by aerospace employers including SpaceX, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Blue Origin. The county issued over 6,000 residential building permits in 2023, concentrated in the Viera DRI and western Palm Bay growth corridors.

Our Land Clearing Process in Brevard County

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Free Estimate

We assess your Brevard 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 Brevard 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 Brevard County

Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge encompass over 140,000 acres in northern Brevard, creating a vast conservation buffer that restricts development and harbors federally listed species including the Florida scrub-jay, southeastern beach mouse, and Atlantic loggerhead turtle. The Indian River Lagoon—one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America—is under active restoration, and Brevard County imposes a 50-foot upland buffer on any clearing adjacent to the lagoon or its tributaries. Scrub-jay habitat surveys are required on all sandy upland parcels within mapped consultation areas before clearing permits are issued. Manatee protection zones in the Banana River and Indian River limit dock construction and shoreline disturbance timing.

Protected species: Brevard County is home to Florida scrub-jay, Gopher tortoise, Eastern indigo snake, Southeastern beach mouse, West Indian manatee, Atlantic loggerhead turtle, Wood stork, Bald eagle, Florida scrub lizard, Red-cockaded woodpecker. Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.

Waterways & buffers: Properties near Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, St. Johns River, Turkey Creek, Crane Creek, Eau Gallie River, Lake Washington, Lake Poinsett, Lake Winder, Mosquito Lagoon may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.

Soil conditions: The coastal ridge in Brevard features Paola and Palm Beach fine sands with excessively drained profiles that support sand pine scrub. Interior flatwoods are dominated by Eau Gallie and Oldsmar fine sands with characteristic spodic horizons that produce seasonal high water tables within 12 inches of the surface. Western Brevard near the St. Johns contains Floridana and Riviera loamy sands that transition to Samsula muck in the river floodplain.

Land Clearing Near You in Brevard County

TreeShop provides professional land clearing across Brevard County, including:

Titusville Melbourne Palm Bay Cocoa Merritt Island Rockledge Viera Mims Port St. John Cape Canaveral Satellite Beach Cocoa Beach West Melbourne Indialantic

Land Clearing FAQ — Brevard County

How much does land clearing cost in Brevard County?
Land Clearing in Brevard 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 Brevard County is different — brevard county runs 72 miles along florida's central atlantic coast, bounded by the indian river lagoon to the west of its barrier island and the st conditions mean pricing varies based on what we encounter on-site.
Do you need permits for land clearing in Brevard County?
Brevard County's natural resource management office requires vegetation clearing permits for any property within the county's mapped environmental overlay zones, which cover large portions of the coastal ridge and lagoon buffer areas. Work on barrier island properties east of the CCCL requires a Florida DEP Coastal Construction Permit, and gopher tortoise relocation permits from FWC must be secured prior to any ground disturbance on occupied sites. St. Johns River Water Management District permits are needed for projects impacting wetlands or altering surface water drainage patterns.
What equipment do you use for land clearing in Brevard County?
TreeShop deploys production-grade CAT track loaders, 20+ ton excavators, and specialized forestry mulcher heads including Fecon attachments. For Brevard County properties with Sand pine, Slash pine, Saw palmetto, our equipment is purpose-built to handle the local conditions efficiently. The coastal ridge in Brevard features Paola and Palm Beach fine sands with excessively drained profiles that support sand pine scrub.
How long does land clearing take in Brevard County?
Project timelines in Brevard County depend on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. Most residential lots (under 1 acre) are completed in 1-3 days. Larger parcels with dense sand pine and slash pine take proportionally longer. We provide timeline estimates during your free on-site assessment.
Is TreeShop licensed to work in Brevard County?
Yes. TreeShop LLC is fully licensed and insured to operate across all 32 counties in our Central Florida service area, including Brevard 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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