Two kinds of lot jobs
The first is the building lot. There's a house coming, maybe a builder already picked, and the lot has to be cleared so the next step can start. On those, what matters is the house footprint, the driveway and the work area around them.
The second is the lot beside your house. People clear it to get a bigger yard, a place for a garage or a shop, or just so they aren't living next to a thicket. Some want it brought up with fill afterward so it sits level with their yard. We do both kinds.
How a lot clearing job goes
Most lot jobs follow the same steps. The size of the lot and how thick it's grown in decide how long each one takes.
- You send the address or parcel ID and tell us what's going on the lot.
- We look at it. On a building lot we'll want the site plan too.
- Trees you're keeping get marked before a machine moves.
- Our compact track loader and wheel loader clear the brush and trees.
- Stumps and roots come out of the area where the house and driveway will sit.
- We load the debris into our dump trucks and haul it away.
- If fill or a pad is next, the lot is left ready for it.
Have this ready when you call
None of these are required to get started. Each one makes the quote closer to the real job.
- Address or parcel ID
- A boundary survey, if you have one
- Your builder's site plan showing the house and driveway
- Photos from the road and from the back of the lot
- Any trees you want to keep, tied with ribbon
Before the machines show up
Brevard lots are mostly sand, and gopher tortoises like sand. They're protected in Florida. If you've spotted a burrow, say so early, because a survey and an FWC permit may be needed before the lot can be cleared.
Ask about a clearing permit too. Some lots need one from Brevard County, some from the city, and the answer depends on where the lot is and how many trees are coming out. Check with them first. We're happy to talk through what you've been told.
One more. If the plan is to raise the lot with fill, the height it needs to come up to is your builder's or engineer's call. On some Brevard lots the flood zone has a say in it. Get that number from them before you order dirt.
Call or request a quote
Call (321) 638-4636 or request a quote and tell us where the lot is. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
What customers say
If you are looking to have a building lot cleared and a pad built, Harrack trucking and land clearing are the ones to call! We called them and couldn't be happier! We showed him our Plains he put us in touch with a few builders and the rest is history. Our dream house came out just like we wanted! Thank you Patrick harrack and your team!
Zachary M.Google review
I had Harrack trucking clear my lot next-door to my home and bring in fill dirt for higher elevation. I was astonished with the speed and the quality of work this job was completed !
Michael H.Google review
Questions people ask
Can you clear the lot and bring in fill too?
Yes. We clear it, then our own dump trucks bring the fill. If it's a house lot, we can build the pad as well. See fill dirt delivery and building pads.
Do all the trees have to come out?
No. You can keep a live oak or a few pines toward the back of the lot. Mark the ones you want and we'll clear around them. Your builder may also have trees on the plan that are supposed to stay.
How long does it take to clear a lot?
It depends on how big the lot is, how thick it's grown in and whether there's a permit or a tortoise survey to wait on. Once we've seen it we can give you a rough timeline.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. General information, not legal or professional advice. Check the linked sources for the current rules.