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The Real Cost to Clear Raw Land

Pricing guidelines for logging, stump disposal, grading, and gravel pad installation on the Kenai Peninsula.

Logging and Stumping Expenses

Clearing native spruce forests averages $3,000 to $7,000 per acre. Removing and burying root stumps is necessary to establish stable driveway pads.

Gravel Pad Importation & Compaction

Alaska homes sit on thick gravel cushions. Importing and rolling D-1 gravel aggregates is critical to protect foundations from settling.

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Planning Checklist

  • Establish driveway property limits
  • Obtain borough land clearing permit
  • Compaction test soil pad layers
  • Grade pad for surface water slope