Land Clearing, Grading & Dirt Work in Ocala, FL

Gibson Development Group is an owner-operated land services company working throughout Ocala and the rest of Marion County. We clear overgrown property, grade and shape dirt, build and repair driveways, root rake cleared ground, prep sites for construction, and run skid steer work for homeowners, property owners, builders and contractors. You deal with Clayton Gibson from the estimate to the last pass with the machine.

Land & Brush Clearing in Ocala

Most Ocala-area lots that have been sitting for a few seasons come back thick — palmetto, briars, saplings, vines and whatever the last owner left behind. We clear that off so you can actually see what you own and figure out what to do with it.

Depending on the lot we'll cut and pile, haul the material off, or grind and leave the ground clean. Fence lines, pasture edges, back corners and full lots are all fair game. If you want to keep specific oaks or pines, point them out and we'll work around them.

Grading, Dirt Work & Site Prep

Ocala sits on a lot of sand over limerock, which is a blessing for drainage and a headache for holding a grade. We do rough and finish grading, fill and spread, leveling for pads, and shaping so water leaves the areas you care about instead of sitting against a structure.

Site prep covers whatever needs to happen between raw ground and a builder showing up: clearing, stripping, cutting to grade, compacting pads for sheds, shops, pole barns and garages, and getting access in place so the trucks can reach the work.

Driveways & Road Base

New driveways, long rural drives, culvert and approach work, and repairs on drives that have washed out or potholed. A lot of Ocala driveways don't need more rock — they need regrading and a crown so water sheds instead of running down the middle.

When rock is the answer, we install and spread road base, gravel or millings and roll it in so it stays put instead of scattering the first time it rains.

Root Raking & Property Cleanup

Clearing is only half the job. Root raking pulls roots, stumps and buried debris out of the dirt so you're left with clean, workable soil instead of a field of trip hazards and hidden stumps.

We also handle straight cleanup work: old brush piles, storm debris, leftover construction material, and hauling with the dump trailer. If you need material brought in instead of taken out, we deliver dirt, fill, rock and road base too.

Skid Steer Services by the Job or by the Day

Contractors and builders in the Ocala area often just need a machine and an operator for a day or two. We run a compact track loader with the attachments to match — grapple, bucket, root rake, auger — and an excavator for digging and heavier grapple work.

That works well for punch-list dirt work, backfill, spreading, demo cleanup, post holes and anything you'd rather not rent equipment and figure out yourself.

A full breakdown of everything we run is on the services page, and you can see real photos of clearing, grading and cleanup work in our work.

Most jobs in Ocala start with one of three services: land clearing and brush clearing, grading and site preparation, or driveway grading and repair. If you already know what you need, request a free estimate.

Ocala Properties & Projects We Can Help With

If your property or project looks like one of these, it's the kind of work we take on around Ocala.

  • Residential lots & acreage

    Homeowners clearing a building spot, opening up a back yard, or reclaiming a few acres that got away from them.

  • Farms, pastures & horse property

    Fence line clearing, pasture reclaim, drive and access work, and grading around barns and paddocks.

  • New construction sites

    Clearing, stripping, grading and pad work so a builder can start on ground that's already right.

  • Contractors & subs

    Dirt work, backfill, hauling and machine time as a sub on jobs already in progress.

  • Investor & vacant land

    Getting an overgrown parcel cleaned up so it can be shown, surveyed, listed or built on.

  • Small commercial property

    Parking and access grading, base work, debris removal and small demolition cleanup.

Ocala is one of several areas we cover — see the full service area for Dunnellon, Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.

Helpful Reading Before You Call

More cost breakdowns and how-to guides are in our resources section.

Get a Free Estimate on Your Ocala Property

Call or text 954-319-2233, email us, or send photos and a short description through the contact form. Photos of the property help a lot — most of the time we can give you a solid number without a trip out.

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