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Land and lot clearing in Polk County, FL

Last updated October 19, 2026

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Check rules before you clear

Clearing is where local rules matter most. Lakeland's 2024 code amendment applies tree preservation to unplatted single- and two-family parcels larger than one acre, and Lakeland's code regulates land clearing separately from routine trimming. Unincorporated Polk County's Land Development Code ties tree requirements mainly to development review. Wetlands may involve state agencies.

What affects cost

Acreage, tree density and size, stump removal, haul-off vs. mulching on site, and access for heavy equipment. Get an itemized written quote so you can compare.

Questions to ask a provider

Will you handle utility locates? Are stumps ground or pulled? Is debris hauled, burned (where allowed) or mulched? Do you carry liability insurance and can you show the certificate?

Serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow and the rest of Polk County. Prices: see the cost guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a quote for land clearing & lot clearing?

Use the quote button on this page. We pass your request to an independent local provider who serves your part of Polk County, and they contact you with a quote. It's free and there's no obligation.

Who actually does the work?

An independent local tree service provider. We are a referral service and do not perform tree work ourselves.

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Sources

  1. City of Lakeland, Ordinance 24-037 amending LDC §4.5 (Sept 16, 2024)
  2. Lakeland LDC Article 6, Natural Resource Protection Standards (Municode)
  3. Polk County Land Development Code (Municode)

Sources checked October 19, 2026.