Union County, FL
Family-owned site prep and land clearing for landowners and builders along SR 100, SR 121 and SR 238, in Lake Butler, Worthington Springs, Raiford and across Union County.
Local overview
Union County is Florida's smallest county by area, about 250 square miles of pine flatwoods, timber tracts, pasture and small towns. The Santa Fe River forms its southern edge at Worthington Springs, the New River drains the eastern side along the Bradford County line, Olustee Creek runs down the western side along the Columbia County line, and Lake Butler sits beside the county seat that shares its name. Low, flat ground and seasonal wet areas are part of the landscape, and Union County parcels often mix high pine ground with wet lowlands.
Most of the land work here starts with a rural homesite, a hunting or family tract, or timber and pasture that needs to be opened up. Owners along SR 100, SR 121 and SR 238 clear building sites, cut driveways in from county roads, and reclaim fields that have grown over. Good land clearing services in Union County, FL mean knowing how to work in wet ground and how to get access in and out without tearing up the land.
Union County borders our home base in Alachua County, so it is a short haul for our crew. North Florida Land Improvements is a family-owned company that has cleared, graded and prepped property across the region since 2022, and we bring the same equipment and hands-on approach to every acre in Lake Butler, Worthington Springs, Raiford and Providence.
What we do here
Our full range of services is available across Union County, from Lake Butler to Worthington Springs, Raiford and Providence. Call us, describe your property, and we will schedule a free estimate.
Union County land grows thick with pine, scrub oak, palmetto and underbrush. We clear lots and acreage from Worthington Springs to Providence, removing brush and trees and leaving the site ready for building, planting or pasture. We keep an eye on the wet areas near the New River and Olustee Creek so the job is done right.
A homesite in Union County usually starts with a stretch of timber or pasture and a lot of questions about water. We prepare the site with drainage and access in mind, whether you are building near Lake Butler or out on a tract off SR 238. Our lot preparation, construction site preparation and house site preparation give your builder a solid starting point.
Forestry mulching is an efficient way to open wooded Union County land without piles to burn or haul. The mulch stays on the ground to help control erosion, which is a plus near the Santa Fe River and other drainage. It works well for clearing trails, pasture, food plots and homesites in the pine timber around Lake Butler.
Many Union County properties sit well back from SR 121 or SR 100, so the driveway matters. We build gravel driveways that handle heavy rain and daily use, resurface worn drives, and install culvert pipe where a drive crosses a ditch or low spot. Whether it is a long rural drive off CR 245 or a short one near Lake Butler, we build it to last.
A house pad in Union County has to sit high and drain well, especially on flat ground near creeks and swamp edges. We build and grade house pads so the building area stays dry and stable through the wet season. Owner-builders and contractors around Lake Butler and Worthington Springs count on us for this.
Flat land can still hold water in the wrong places. We shape and level Union County properties so runoff moves away from buildings, driveways and work areas. Grading is a smart step before you build a home, barn or shop near Worthington Springs, and laser-guided leveling is available when precision counts.
Fence lines, hunting food plots and old fields around Lake Butler and Raiford disappear fast under brush. Our bush hogging cuts down heavy growth on Union County acreage and keeps trails, pastures and property lines open. It is a quick, affordable way to take back land that has been left alone.
Local expertise
Union County is low and flat, and water shapes how land behaves. The Santa Fe River marks the southern boundary at Worthington Springs, the New River runs along the old Bradford County line, Olustee Creek feeds into the Santa Fe, and Richland Creek crosses SR 100. Pine flatwoods with wet lowlands and creek bottoms mean we always ask where the water goes during a Florida summer storm before we lay out a clearing, pad or driveway.
The county's routes tell you where the work is. SR 100 runs through downtown Lake Butler, SR 121 links Worthington Springs to Lake Butler and points north, SR 238 comes in from the Providence area, and SR 18 heads east from Worthington Springs. County roads such as CR 245, CR 229 and CR 241 reach the rural tracts. We regularly serve Lake Butler, Worthington Springs, Raiford, Providence, Johnstown and Rylander.
Typical projects in Union County are rural homesites, family tracts, timber and cattle land, and small farm and equipment sites. That means lot clearing, house pads and driveways for new homes, bush hogging and forestry mulching for landowners reclaiming fields, and grading for barns, shops and access roads. Lake Butler, with its lake, Lakeside Park and the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail, also draws in-town lot and yard work.
Union County's land development regulations address stormwater and flood damage prevention, and the Suwannee River Water Management District regulates grading, stormwater and wetland work that meets its permit thresholds. Burning debris requires a Florida Forest Service authorization, which is why many owners choose mulching over piles. Hurricane season and summer thunderstorms bring wet ground and downed timber. We can explain what typically applies, but confirm requirements with the Union County planning office in Lake Butler before you start.
Why choose us
We are a Christian, military-family business, and one of our sons serves in the U.S. Army. When you call, you reach the people who do the work.
Union County sits right next to Alachua County, where we are based. That means quick response, sensible pricing on travel, and a crew that already knows the roads.
Timber tracts, wet lowlands, long driveways and no city services: our equipment and experience fit the way Union County land actually is.
We walk your Union County property and tell you what it needs, and sometimes that is less than you expected. The estimate is free.
We answer calls around the clock, including during storm season, when Union County owners need help quickly.
Coverage
North Florida Land Improvements provides land clearing services in Union County, FL, and the surrounding region, from the county seat of Lake Butler to the rural tracts of Providence. If your property is in one of these communities or close by, 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 cost per acre changes with vegetation density, tree size, wet ground and access. An acre of open brush near Lake Butler is a very different job from an acre of thick pine near the New River. We do not quote from a distance. Call us and we will walk your Union County land and give you a free estimate.
Yes. We work throughout Union County, including Lake Butler, Worthington Springs, Raiford, Providence, Johnstown and Rylander. Union County borders Alachua County, where we are based, so it is a convenient service area for us.
Yes, we can clear and prepare land near creeks and rivers, but these areas usually have floodplain, wetland or water-district considerations. We plan the job to avoid disturbing protected areas and to keep the soil in place. Check with Union County planning and the Suwannee River Water Management District, and we will help you understand what may apply to your parcel.
It is often a great fit. Forestry mulching clears pines, brush and undergrowth in one pass and leaves mulch on the ground, so there are no burn piles and the soil stays covered. If you need stumps fully removed for a building site, traditional clearing may be the better choice. We will look at the property and recommend one or the other.
The right material depends on the soil, the amount of traffic and how much water the driveway will see. Wet, flat ground needs a solid base and good crown so water runs off. We will look at your site near Lake Butler or Worthington Springs and recommend a base and surface that fit your budget and the ground.
We start by clearing the building area and access, then shape the ground so water drains away from the pad. We build the pad up so it stays dry, and add culvert pipe or grading where needed. It is a step-by-step process, and we coordinate with your builder so the site is ready when they need it.
Free estimates
Whether your land is a few minutes from Lakeside Park in Lake Butler or out on a county road past Worthington Springs, we are ready to show up. Call or request your free estimate and we will walk your Union County property with you.
Military and first responder discounts available.
