Forestry mulching for homeowners, HOAs and builders along 56th Street, Fowler Avenue and the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace.
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Temple Terrace is a small city of about eight square miles in northeastern Hillsborough County, bordered by Tampa to the west and north and by rural Hillsborough County to the east. It took its name from the Temple orange and the terraced land along the Hillsborough River, and the river is still what defines it. Founded in the 1920s as a golf-course community, it is a mix of Mediterranean Revival architecture, older neighborhoods and shopping along 56th Street and Fowler Avenue.
Property owners looking for a land clearing company in Temple Terrace, FL are usually dealing with one of a few things: a riverfront lot swallowed by vines, undeveloped land near Bullard Parkway, or a common area in a neighborhood such as Raintree or Hidden Oaks that has gone wild. With the city pushing redevelopment near 56th Street, cleared land is also in demand for surveys and building.
Clear Cut Heavy Brush Mulching is based in nearby Tampa and has more than ten years of experience clearing land across Hillsborough County. Our forestry mulchers grind brush, vines, palmettos and trees under 12 inches into mulch in place, with no burning and no haul-off. We can also mulch around trees you want to keep, which matters here.
Every Clear Cut service is available in Temple Terrace. Whether you own a single lot or a larger tract, we clear it and leave the trees you choose.
Homeowners in Temple Terrace often have mature trees and thick understory, especially close to the Hillsborough River. We clear the palmetto, vines and brush and mulch around the trees you want to keep. The city protects larger trees, so we confirm what is protected before we start.
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The city’s redevelopment parcels south of Bullard Parkway and east of 56th Street, and the commercial areas around Fletcher Avenue and I-75, are the kind of sites that need clearing before surveys and construction. We clear underbrush so tree and topographic surveys can proceed. Non-residential land has a lower protected-tree threshold in the city, so we plan around it.
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Temple Terrace itself is largely developed, but rural Hillsborough County begins just east of the city. We clear overgrown fields and pastures on that eastern edge, along with fence lines and ditches. Rules differ inside and outside city limits, and we tell you what may apply.
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Thick vines, palmetto and Brazilian pepper love the humid ground near the Hillsborough River. Our mulchers take them down in one pass and spread the mulch across the site, which helps protect the soil. Listed invasive species and Queen palms are exempt from the city’s tree permit.
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Temple Terrace requires grass, weeds and underbrush to be kept to 12 inches or less within 150 feet of any building, structure, recreation area or street right-of-way. A lot that has gotten away from you can be cleared quickly. We work on vacant lots, inherited property and neglected acreage.
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Fence lines in older Temple Terrace neighborhoods are often hidden by vines and volunteer trees. We clear both sides so you can see, maintain and replace the fence. It is a quick way to open a property line before a survey or a sale.
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Neighborhood associations near the Hillsborough River have common areas and buffers that need regular attention. We remove invasive vines and shrubs, protect native trees, and give boards itemized proposals and before-and-after documentation. We also attend board walkthroughs.
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Trails close up quickly in the river corridor. We reopen private trails and access paths on riverfront and wooded property, removing brush and fallen trees. Public parks such as Riverhills Park are managed by the city, so we do not work in them without authorization.
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Ponds and drainage work near the river can trigger floodplain or wetland review. The city requires a permit from Community Development for floodplain development, and the EPC and state may also be involved. We evaluate the site with you first.
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We clear residential, commercial and vacant lots in and around Temple Terrace for buyers, investors and builders. Most lots are done in one to two days. That gives you a clear surface to survey, build on or sell.
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The Hillsborough River defines Temple Terrace, and it is also its main flood source. The largest recorded flood was in 1933, and the Tampa Bypass Canal was built after Hurricane Donna in 1960 to divert floodwater. The city has a river gage at Fowler Avenue and requires a permit from Community Development for floodplain development. Riverhills Park’s trails and boardwalks show the forested riverine habitat along the corridor. The rainy season runs June to September, so we plan around soft ground.
We reach Temple Terrace by 56th Street (SR 583), which meets Busch Boulevard and Bullard Parkway and ends at Fowler Avenue, and by I-75. We serve the neighborhoods here, such as Raintree, Hidden Oaks and Woodmont, along with shopping areas such as Chicago Avenue and Telecom Park near Fletcher Avenue and I-75. Neighboring Temple Crest, Tampa Palms and the USF area are in Tampa, but we work there too.
A lot of the work here is infill and edge work: overgrown residential lots, fence lines, riverfront parcels, HOA common areas, and land near the city’s redevelopment parcels south of Bullard Parkway and east of 56th Street. The city is also pursuing a downtown redevelopment on undeveloped land just south of the Temple Terrace Fountain Shoppes.
Temple Terrace regulates trees closely. Its published thresholds require a permit for protected trees over 10 inches DBH on residential land and over 5 inches DBH on non-residential land, so some trees our machines can mulch may still be protected. Nuisance trees, listed invasive species and Queen palms are exempt. Live vegetation on riverbanks is tightly regulated and cannot be removed without approval. Overgrown lots must be kept to 12 inches or less within 150 feet of buildings or streets. We help you confirm what applies before we start.
When you are looking for a land clearing company in Temple Terrace, FL, here is what sets us apart.
Temple Terrace has its own tree rules. We check what is protected on your property before we start and tell you if a permit is likely.
We grind vegetation on site. No burn piles, no hauling, and the ground is usable the same day. That also helps protect the soil.
Our machines clear around the trees you want to save, which is what most Temple Terrace owners ask for.
Customers say we arrive on time, communicate clearly and leave things clean. HOA managers have hired us repeatedly.
We are based in Tampa, a short drive from 56th Street and Fowler Avenue, and we are available Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. Estimates are free.
It depends on what is on the property. The City of Temple Terrace requires a permit for protected trees: over 10 inches DBH on residential land and over 5 inches DBH on non-residential land, with exemptions for nuisance trees, listed invasives and Queen palms. Work near the river or wetlands may involve other agencies. We help you confirm what applies before we start.
Not necessarily. Our machines handle trees under 12 inches, but the city’s protected-tree thresholds are 10 inches on residential land and 5 inches on non-residential land. A tree in the 6 to 11 inch range can be protected. We check first.
Possibly. The city says live vegetation on riverbanks is tightly regulated by local, state and federal agencies, and floodplain development needs a permit from Community Development. We look at the site first and only proceed with work that is allowed.
Our machines average about an acre per day, so a typical residential lot is often done in a single visit. Larger parcels take longer, and we give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Yes. We serve Temple Terrace neighborhoods, HOAs and common areas. We also serve adjoining Tampa areas such as Temple Crest and Tampa Palms, where City of Tampa rules apply instead.
Temple Terrace requires grass, weeds and underbrush to be kept to 12 inches or less within 150 feet of any building, structure, recreation area or street. Call us. We can usually clear a lot in a day.
Our machines handle Brazilian pepper trees, saplings, palmettos, thick vines, trees under 12 inches, fallen trees and stumps, and all underbrush. We generally do not do single-tree removals.
Whether your property is off 56th Street, near Fowler Avenue, or along the Hillsborough River, we are ready to show up. Call for a free estimate and we will tell you what can be cleared, what should stay, and what it will cost. We serve Temple Terrace and communities across Hillsborough County.
