Bradford County, FL
Family-owned site prep and land clearing for landowners and builders along US 301 and SR 100, in Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, Brooker and across Bradford County.
Local overview
Bradford County is about 294 square miles of low, level pine flatwoods, cattle pasture and small lakes. Lake Sampson, Lake Rowell and Hampton Lake dot the land west and south of Starke, the Santa Fe Swamp and Raiford Wildlife Management Area protect big blocks of wet ground in the west, and Camp Blanding sits just across the Clay County line. The land has a farming and timber history that runs from cotton and tobacco to the strawberries Starke celebrates every April.
That history still shapes the work. Landowners along US 301, SR 100 and SR 16 are clearing pine plantations and pasture, opening rural homesites, and reclaiming fields that have gone to brush. Wetlands and a high water table are part of the picture on much of this flat ground, so land clearing services in Bradford County, FL have to be planned around drainage, access and the seasons.
North Florida Land Improvements is a family-owned crew based in neighboring Alachua County. Since 2022 we have cleared, graded and prepped land for homeowners, builders and commercial owners across the region, and we make the trip to Starke, Lawtey, Hampton and Brooker regularly.
What we do here
All of our services are available across Bradford County, from Starke and Lawtey to Hampton and Brooker. Tell us about your property and we will schedule a free estimate.
From pine plantations along US 301 to overgrown lots in Lawtey and Hampton, we clear brush, trees and debris and leave the land ready to use. We take extra care near wet areas and creek bottoms so we do not disturb what should be left alone. Lot clearing, brush clearing, tree clearing and clearing for construction are all handled by the same crew.
Building on flat Bradford County ground starts with water. We plan drainage, access and the building area before we move dirt, whether the lot is in Starke, out toward Lake Sampson or on a rural tract off SR 100. Our lot preparation, construction site preparation and house site preparation leave your builder a solid, well-drained starting point.
Forestry mulching turns pine, scrub and brush into mulch right on the spot, with no burn piles to worry about. It works well on Bradford County timber and pasture where you want to open up the land while protecting the soil. If mulching is the wrong tool for your job, we will tell you.
Many Bradford County properties are set back from US 301 or SR 100, so a good driveway is a real need. We build gravel driveways with a firm base and crowned surface so water runs off, resurface worn drives, and add culvert pipe at ditches and low spots. It is a practical fix for long rural drives that wash out in heavy rain.
Flat ground and a high water table make the house pad the most important part of a build. We construct and grade building pads so they stay dry and stable, with drainage around them. Owners in Starke, Lawtey and the countryside count on a solid pad before the foundation contractor arrives.
Level land still needs the right grade to drain. We shape and level lots, pastures and work areas across Bradford County so water moves away from homes, barns and driveways. Laser-guided leveling is available for projects that need a precise finish grade.
Cattle pastures and fence lines around Brooker, Graham and Hampton can go from tidy to overgrown in a single summer. Our bush hogging cuts back thick brush, briars and saplings so you can graze, hunt or build again. It is one of the fastest ways to bring Bradford County acreage back into shape.
Local expertise
Bradford County's terrain is defined by low relief and water. The Santa Fe Swamp holds a big floodplain in the west, the Raiford Wildlife Management Area follows the New River in the northwest, and Lake Sampson, Lake Rowell, Lake Crosby and Hampton Lake sit around Starke and Hampton. On flat, sandy flatwoods ground, standing water after a summer downpour is normal, so drainage plans are part of every job we take here.
The county runs along US 301 through Lawtey, Starke and Hampton, with SR 100 crossing Starke, SR 16 heading east toward Camp Blanding, CR 18 and SR 18 linking Hampton, Graham and Brooker, and SR 235 running through Brooker. We travel these roads to reach lots in Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, Brooker, Graham and Sampson City, and we know which rural roads turn soft after rain.
Bradford County projects are mostly rural homesites and family acreage, timber and pasture, and small commercial and agricultural sites. Landowners hire us for house pads and driveways when they build, for lot clearing and forestry mulching when they open timber, and for bush hogging and grading when they reclaim pasture. Land near Camp Blanding also includes conservation and buffer parcels, so many owners want careful, low-impact clearing.
Bradford County Planning & Zoning handles the unincorporated county, while Starke, Lawtey, Brooker and Hampton run their own zoning, and the county's land development regulations include provisions for environmentally sensitive areas. The county is split between the Suwannee River and St. Johns River water management districts, so which permits apply depends on the parcel. Burning debris takes a Florida Forest Service authorization, and hurricane season runs June through November. We can explain what usually applies, but always confirm with the county or city before clearing.
Why choose us
We are a Christian, military-family business, and one of our sons serves in the U.S. Army. You get honest work from people who care about their name.
Bradford County land is level and holds water. We plan drainage, culverts and pad height first, so your site prep does not turn into a mud hole in July.
Clearing, house pads, driveways and grading all come from the same crew, so Starke-area builders and owners deal with one contractor.
We look at the property, explain what it needs, and give you a free estimate. No pressure and no surprises.
We answer the phone around the clock, including during storm season, when Bradford County property owners often need help quickly.
Coverage
North Florida Land Improvements provides land clearing services in Bradford County, FL, and the surrounding region, from Starke to the smallest crossroads communities. If your property is in or near one of these areas, we can help.
Where we work
From our base in Alachua we work across all five counties. Pick a county to see the local page.
From our job sites
Common questions
The price depends on how dense the vegetation is, the size of the trees, how wet the ground is and how the debris is handled. A wooded acre near Lake Sampson is a different job from open pasture near Hampton. We give you a free estimate after walking the property, so you know your cost before we start.
Yes. We work throughout Bradford County, including Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, Brooker and the rural areas along US 301, SR 100 and SR 16. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call us and we will let you know.
We can clear private land near these areas, but they involve wetlands and water-management considerations. We keep equipment out of protected ground, plan the job to protect the soil, and help you understand what may apply. Check with Bradford County Planning & Zoning and the water management district before work begins.
Bush hogging cuts down brush, briars and small saplings in pasture and open ground. Forestry mulching uses heavier equipment to grind trees and thick undergrowth into mulch. Bush hogging is ideal for maintenance and fields, while mulching works for turning woods into usable land. We will look at your Bradford County property and recommend the right one.
Washouts come from poor base, no crown and water with nowhere to go. We build the driveway with a firm base and crown, grade it so water sheds, and add culvert pipe where the drive crosses a ditch or low spot. Long rural driveways off US 301 or SR 100 benefit most from this approach. The estimate is free.
We clear the building area, then build the pad up and grade it so water drains away in every direction. On flat, wet ground near Starke or Hampton that extra height and slope keeps the foundation area dry. We coordinate with your builder so the pad meets their needs.
Free estimates
Whether your property is off US 301 in Starke or out past Brooker, we are ready to show up. Call or request your free estimate and we will walk your Bradford County land with you.
Military and first responder discounts available.
