JGH Enterprises / Gainesville, FL

Site Prep & Dirt Work
in Gainesville, FL

JGH Enterprises serves Gainesville and all of Alachua County with site preparation, house pads, fill dirt, grading, driveways, and land clearing. Local crews. Owned equipment. Free on-site estimates.

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What We Do in Gainesville

Site Prep & Dirt Work for
Gainesville-Area Properties

From house pads near Newberry to fill and grading work across Alachua County, JGH handles the full range of site prep, dirt work, and excavation for Gainesville-area properties.

01 — Site Prep
Site Prep, House Pads & Septics

Building pads, grading, and complete septic installs for new construction and development across Alachua County. Fill compacted in lifts, graded to your builder's spec.

02 — Dirt Work
Fill Dirt, Grading & Excavation

Fill dirt delivered, spread, and compacted. Foundation digs, utility trenching, pond excavation, and earthmoving for Gainesville-area properties. Graded to spec, on schedule.

03 — Driveways
Driveway Repair & Installation

Limerock and shell driveway repair, regrading, culverts, and new installs for residential and rural properties across Alachua County.

04 — Land Clearing
Land Clearing

Brush, trees, stumps, and debris removed from Gainesville-area lots. Trail clearing, shooting lanes, and full acreage clearing.

Common Issues in Gainesville

Problems We Solve on
Alachua County Properties

Gainesville-area properties face specific challenges. Here's what we see most often on local jobs.

Driveway Washout from Summer Rains

Gainesville receives over 50 inches of rain per year, concentrated between June and September. Without proper drainage, unpaved driveways erode fast. We regrade, add culverts where needed, and resurface with limerock to stop the cycle.

Unstable Clay and Sandy Mix Soil

Alachua County soil shifts from dense clay to loose sandy loam depending on location. Both behave differently under traffic and wet conditions. We assess the base before choosing the right prep and surface material.

Overgrown Rural Lots on the Outskirts

Properties near Newberry, Hawthorne, and Waldo often have dense pine and oak growth that needs full clearing before building, fencing, or pasture work can begin. We handle full acreage clearing with our own equipment.

Our Work

Recent Projects Near Gainesville

Limerock driveway repair near Gainesville FL
Land clearing Alachua County FL
Excavation work near Gainesville FL
Driveway grading and reconditioning Gainesville area
Brush clearing near Gainesville
Site prep and septic Alachua County FL

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FAQ

Gainesville Excavation & Site Work —
Common Questions

Site prep for a new home in Gainesville typically runs $2,500 to $12,000 depending on lot size, tree density, and how much fill and grading is needed. That covers clearing, rough grading, and a compacted building pad. Septic installation is additional. JGH provides free on-site estimates — call 386-288-2212.
Driveway repair in Gainesville typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 depending on length, material, and damage severity. A basic regrade and top-dress on a 200-foot driveway starts around $2,000. A full limerock rebuild on longer driveways runs $2,500–$5,000 or more. JGH Enterprises provides free on-site estimates — call 386-288-2212.
Limerock is the most durable choice for rural driveways in Alachua County. It compacts well, handles Florida's heavy summer rains, and holds up under truck and equipment loads. Shell works for lighter-traffic driveways. Millings are a budget option but break down faster in wet Florida conditions. We recommend the right material after seeing your driveway in person.
Most 1–2 acre clearings in the Gainesville area take 1 to 3 days depending on tree density and brush coverage. Heavily wooded lots with large pines or oaks may take longer. We use track loaders and brush cutting equipment and can usually schedule within 1–2 weeks of first contact.
Yes. JGH regularly works throughout Alachua County — including Newberry, Hawthorne, Waldo, Alachua, and Archer. We travel for the right project and serve multiple surrounding counties. Call 386-288-2212 to confirm service to your address.
Permit requirements depend on scope and location. Clearing a few acres on private land typically doesn't require a permit. Septic installs always require a county health department permit. Excavation near wetlands or in FEMA flood zones may need additional approvals. JGH can advise based on your specific project.
We Also Serve

Cities Near Gainesville

JGH Enterprises covers all of North Central Florida. Cities near Gainesville we regularly work in:

Lake City, FL Ocala, FL Starke, FL Keystone Heights, FL Middleburg, FL Orange Park, FL Lake Butler, FL Lawtey, FL Newberry, FL Hawthorne, FL Waldo, FL
Serving Gainesville & Alachua County

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