Pasco County County, FL · 2 hr from base

Land Clearing in
Pasco County County, FL

Full-scale land clearing drives Pasco County's building boom. Our excavator and track loader crews process the range of conditions found across this diverse county — from the dense hardwood hammocks in the rolling terrain around Dade City to the wet flatwoods and cypress-edged prairies that define central Pasco's undeveloped parcels. Serving Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, and 8 more communities across Pasco County County.

Why Land Clearing in Pasco County 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.

Pasco County issued over 8,000 residential building permits in recent years, each one representing a lot that needed clearing. The scale of development here — entire master-planned communities emerging from former cattle ranches — requires clearing operations that can maintain pace with aggressive construction schedules. Our multi-machine approach (excavator plus track loader) allows us to process heavy timber, stack and burn debris, and leave a grade-ready surface efficiently on these high-volume projects.

Stark east-west divide: eastern Pasco remains largely rural with rolling pastureland, pine flatwoods, and scattered cypress domes centered around Dade City and Zephyrhills. Western Pasco is heavily suburbanized, with dense development from Holiday and New Port Richey inland through Trinity and Shady Hills. The Wesley Chapel corridor in central Pasco is the fastest-growing area, rapidly converting former ranch and farmland to master-planned communities. The Pithlachascotee River drainage defines the northwestern landscape, while the Withlacoochee River borders the county to the north.

Large-scale residential subdivision clearing in the Wesley Chapel and Land O' Lakes growth corridors, commercial and retail center development along SR 54/56 and I-75, rural homesite clearing around Dade City and San Antonio, pasture and ranchland conversion to residential in eastern Pasco, infill lot clearing in established western Pasco neighborhoods, and road/utility corridor clearing for infrastructure expansion. Wesley Chapel is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States, converting thousands of acres of ranchland annually. The I-75 and SR 54/56 corridors attract continuous commercial investment. Zephyrhills and Dade City are experiencing spillover residential growth as Wesley Chapel buildout approaches. Suncoast Parkway extension opens new areas to development. Eastern Pasco ranch sales to developers are accelerating as land values rise beyond agricultural viability.

Our Land Clearing Process in Pasco County County

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Free Estimate

We assess your Pasco County 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 Pasco County 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 Pasco County County

Starkey Wilderness Preserve (18,000+ acres) is the county's largest conservation area, protecting wellfield recharge for Pasco and Pinellas counties. Cypress Creek and Lower Hillsborough River wellfields impose land use restrictions in surrounding areas. The Cross Bar Ranch Wellfield in eastern Pasco creates additional recharge protection zones. Coastal areas fall within Coastal High Hazard zones. SWFWMD actively regulates water use and wetland impacts throughout the county, with the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area imposing heightened review standards.

Protected species: Pasco County County is home to Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), Florida sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis pratensis), Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) — numerous active nests, Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus), Sherman's fox squirrel (Sciurus niger shermani), West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in coastal waters, Wood stork (Mycteria americana). Pre-clearing wildlife surveys may be required depending on habitat type and project scope.

Waterways & buffers: Properties near Pithlachascotee River, Withlacoochee River (south fork), Anclote River, Cypress Creek, Hillsborough River headwaters, Crews Lake, Lake Pasadena, Moon Lake may require setback buffers and water management district permits. TreeShop works within all required buffer zones.

Soil conditions: Myakka and EauGallie fine sands dominate the poorly drained flatwoods. Pomello and Tavares fine sands on better-drained uplands. Zephyr fine sand and Adamsville fine sand in the eastern rolling terrain around Dade City. Basinger and Felda fine sands in wet prairies and slough areas. Coastal areas feature poorly drained Wabasso and Pineda fine sands. The water table is seasonally high across much of western and central Pasco, often within 18 inches of the surface during wet season.

Land Clearing Near You in Pasco County County

TreeShop provides professional land clearing across Pasco County County, including:

Dade City Zephyrhills New Port Richey Land O' Lakes Wesley Chapel San Antonio Lutz (part) Holiday Hudson Port Richey Shady Hills Trinity

Land Clearing FAQ — Pasco County County

How much does land clearing cost in Pasco County County?
Land Clearing in Pasco County 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 Pasco County County is different — stark east-west divide: eastern pasco remains largely rural with rolling pastureland, pine flatwoods, and scattered cypress domes centered around dade city and zephyrhills conditions mean pricing varies based on what we encounter on-site.
Do you need permits for land clearing in Pasco County County?
Pasco County has a robust development review process with tree preservation ordinances, wetland buffers, and environmental overlay districts. Projects in wellfield protection zones face enhanced stormwater and land use review. SWFWMD ERP permits required for virtually all development-scale clearing. Gopher tortoise surveys required on upland parcels. Eagle nest survey and setback compliance required (330-660 foot buffers from active nests). Pasco's Land Development Code requires tree surveys and mitigation for removal of specimen trees (24+ inch DBH) on development parcels.
What equipment do you use for land clearing in Pasco County County?
TreeShop deploys production-grade CAT track loaders, 20+ ton excavators, and specialized forestry mulcher heads including Fecon attachments. For Pasco County County properties with Pine flatwoods with saw palmetto and gallberry understory, Improved pasture grasses on former ranchland, Cypress domes and strand swamps in eastern lowlands, our equipment is purpose-built to handle the local conditions efficiently. Myakka and EauGallie fine sands dominate the poorly drained flatwoods.
How long does land clearing take in Pasco County County?
Project timelines in Pasco County County depend on acreage, vegetation density, and terrain. Most residential lots (under 1 acre) are completed in 1-3 days. Larger parcels with dense pine flatwoods with saw palmetto and gallberry understory and improved pasture grasses on former ranchland take proportionally longer. We provide timeline estimates during your free on-site assessment.
Is TreeShop licensed to work in Pasco County County?
Yes. TreeShop LLC is fully licensed and insured to operate across all 32 counties in our Central Florida service area, including Pasco County 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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