How much does land clearing cost in Citrus Springs or Ocala?

It depends on acreage, tree density, stump removal, haul-off vs mulch, and pad size. Old Joe Earthworks walks the lot and gives a written quote before work starts.

Do you prepare house pads for septic and slab homes?

Yes. We clear the homesite and septic area, build a compacted pad, and grade drainage first so water leaves the slab area on Florida sand.

Can builders hire you for site prep only?

Yes. We mobilize for clear, pad to marks, silt fence, and haul-off with COI on file and photo updates for your office.

What counties do you serve?

Citrus, Marion, and Levy counties in Florida, plus Hernando and Sumter when scheduling allows.

What People Are Saying

“I Hired them to do some work at my parents house. They came out almost immediately, gave us a fair price. They were very punctual took them maybe 2 hours to get every thing done. They were both very professional and hard working. Also veteran owned which is a huge plus.

Ben H. Citrus Spring, Florida

We had them come remove trees and clean out a drainage ditch. They did a great job, clean up and removed all debris.

Kimber B.

Citrus County fl.

We solve the work delays that keep homeowners and builders moving forward.

Josh: 22 Years of Excavation Experience

Josh brings more than 22 years of hands-on excavation experience to Old Joe Earthworks and leads the technical side of our field operations. His experience goes far beyond simply operating equipment. He understands how to read a property, recognize drainage and site challenges, determine how material needs to be moved, and develop a practical plan for turning raw or overgrown ground into a usable site. From land clearing and drainage work to house pads and complete site preparation, Josh approaches each project with the finished result in mind. That experience is especially valuable with our Build-Ready Lot Package, where clearing is only the beginning. The goal is to leave behind a properly prepared site so the builder, septic installer, and other trades can move forward instead of inheriting problems from the clearing contractor.

Mac: 23 Years of Army Leadership and Problem Solving

Mac brings 23 years of U.S. Army experience to Old Joe Earthworks, including a career as a Cavalry Scout and more than two decades working in environments where leadership, planning, accountability, adaptability, and problem-solving were part of getting the mission accomplished. That background now shapes how Old Joe Earthworks approaches every project. Mac focuses on planning, logistics, customer communication, quality control, and finding practical solutions when a property presents an unexpected challenge. His philosophy is simple: communicate clearly, show up when you say you will, take responsibility for the work, and do not leave the customer or the next contractor with a mess to solve. Combined with Josh’s excavation expertise, that military professionalism gives Old Joe Earthworks the ability to approach each property as a complete project rather than simply another dirt-moving job.

Two Backgrounds. One Standard.

Together, Josh and Mac built Old Joe Earthworks around a straightforward idea: customers should not have to choose between skilled earthwork and professional service. We bring decades of excavation experience together with military discipline, planning, and accountability to provide land clearing, house pads, drainage grading, and complete site preparation throughout Citrus, Marion, and Levy counties and surrounding areas. Whether we are reclaiming an overgrown property or preparing a vacant lot for construction, our standard remains the same: protect the property, communicate with the customer, finish what we start, and stand behind our work.

Veteran Owned. Built on Integrity.

Old Joe Earthworks at a glance

Business: Old Joe Earthworks (veteran-owned)

Services: land clearing, house pads, drainage grading, Build-Ready Lot Package

Service area: Citrus, Marion, and Levy counties (also Hernando and Sumter)

Towns often served: Citrus Springs, Inverness, Crystal River, Dunnellon, Ocala, Williston

Owners: Josh (22 years excavation) and Mac (23 years U.S. Army)

Phone: (307) 461-0859

Email: joshthomas.dig@gmail.com

Website: oldjoeearthworks.com

Workmanship: one-year warranty

Schedule a free estimate

Tell us about your project, and we will schedule a time to look at it.

Areas We Serve

Old Joe Earthworks serves property owners, contractors, and developers throughout Central Florida. We bring the same professionalism and dependability to every job site across the region.

Service areas include:

Citrus County
Hernando County
Marion County
Sumter County
Levy County
Central Florida

Towns we work often: Citrus Springs, Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, Lecanto, Dunnellon, Ocala, Belleview, Williston, Chiefland, and nearby Nature Coast communities. Not sure if we cover your area? Contact us and we'll confirm availability.

Work With Us

Land clearing FAQs (Citrus, Marion, Levy)

It depends on acreage, tree density, stump removal, haul-off vs mulch, and pad size. We walk the lot and give a written quote so you know the number before we start.
Yes. We clear the homesite and septic area, build a compacted pad, and grade drainage first so water leaves the slab area on Florida sand.
Yes. We mobilize for clear, pad to marks, silt fence, and haul-off with COI on file and photo updates for your office.
Citrus, Marion, and Levy, plus Hernando and Sumter when scheduling allows.

What happens before your build starts?

Land Clearing

House Pad Preparation

Drainage Improvements