Lake County
Demolition & Excavation
in Clermont, FL
Clermont's rolling hills are unusual for Central Florida, and they make grading and build-ready pads a real skill here. We cut and compact pads on sloped lots, remove pools and concrete, and prep sites for new construction across the city's fast-growing south end.
Sloped lots need an operator who grades for drainage — we run these jobs ourselves. Response in Clermont is fast — typically within a day or two.
What we do in Clermont
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Neighborhoods we serve in Clermont
Not sure if we cover your spot in Lake County? Call us at 407-443-2863 — we move where the work is.
Working in Clermont
Young houses on hilly, sinkhole-prone ground
Clermont does not look like the rest of Central Florida. The hills roll, lots slope, and the city has grown fast, especially on the south end around Kings Ridge, Lost Lake and Hartwood Marsh. The Census median build year is 2005, so most of the housing is young. That shapes the work we get called for here: build-ready pads cut and compacted on sloped lots, pools and concrete coming out of newer yards, and site prep for new construction. The ground itself adds a layer of care. These hills are sinkhole-prone, and a sinkhole 40 to 50 feet across collapsed part of a resort building here in 2013. So we grade for drainage, compact fill in lifts, and stop to look when the soil does not act right.
Clermont permits, trees and the Tavares haul
City of Clermont Building Services works out of City Hall at 685 W. Montrose St, 352-241-7315. Parcels outside city limits go to Lake County instead, even with a Clermont address. A city demolition permit needs a notarized owner affidavit and two plot plans showing buildings and wells, silt fence, and the lot sodded or seeded right after. Tree work is its own permit here, required even in a home yard, $25 regardless of tree count. All demolition debris goes to the Lake County Central Solid Waste Facility in Tavares, where clean concrete is billed at a lower rate than mixed loads.
Local rules · Lake County
What to know before you build or tear down in Clermont
Every city runs its permits a little differently. Here is how Clermont does it, pulled from the city and county’s own published rules. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
Who issues the permit
What a Clermont demolition permit needs
- Affidavit of Requirements for Demolition, notarized owner affidavit and two plot plans showing buildings and wells
- Power, gas, phone and cable notified and disconnected
- Silt fence up, debris to an approved Lake County site, and the lot sodded or seeded right after
- Drainage cannot be changed, and the old footprint stays an open basin until new construction
Pool removal in Clermont
Tree rules
Where the debris goes
Clermont homes
Only in Clermont
- The demolition permit in Clermont does not cover tree clearing, so on a lot that needs both we pull both.
- Clermont hills sit on sinkhole-prone ground. A 40 to 50 foot sinkhole collapsed part of a resort building here in 2013, which is why we grade for drainage and compact in lifts instead of just pushing dirt.
Rules and fees checked against official sources in October 2026. Cities change them, so we confirm with City of Clermont Building Services before every job.
Clermont FAQ
Demolition questions from Clermont
- Who issues demolition permits in Clermont?
- City of Clermont Building Services, City Hall, 685 W. Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711, 352-241-7315. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections as part of the job.
- What does a demolition permit in Clermont require?
- Affidavit of Requirements for Demolition, notarized owner affidavit and two plot plans showing buildings and wells; Power, gas, phone and cable notified and disconnected; Silt fence up, debris to an approved Lake County site, and the lot sodded or seeded right after; Drainage cannot be changed, and the old footprint stays an open basin until new construction.
- Do I need a permit to remove a pool in Clermont?
- Clermont does not publish a separate pool removal checklist, so pool jobs here run under the demolition permit and we confirm the details with City of Clermont Building Services before we break ground.
- Do I need a permit to remove trees in Clermont?
- Clermont requires a tree permit even in a home yard, with a site plan marking the trees to come out. The fee is $25 no matter how many trees.
- Where does demolition debris from Clermont go?
- In Lake County, demolition debris goes only to the Central Solid Waste Facility on County Landfill Road in Tavares. Clean concrete is charged a lower rate per ton than mixed debris.
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“We hired Mintel Land Management to demo a house and the job was completed on time and everything was done correctly, inspectors were glad to have a good contractor on the job.”
“I have used this company over a dozen times with the removal of trees and stumps in my yard. The owner has become more of a friend then just a demolition company.”
“Reliable and dependable. Straightforward pricing does great work. Will definitely use again.”
“We contacted Kyle in hopes that he would be able to remove a very large pine stump from our back yard and grade the area after removal. He was above and beyond helpful and even cleared the vacant property lines on both sides of our property! He was very professional and respectful of our property, he was on time and his prices were very reasonable for the work performed. We will definitely be using his services in the future for our driveway widening project and any other future projects. 6 stars, I highly recommend using Mintel Land Management.”
“Excellent experience from start to finish. Fast, professional, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend and use again.”
“Kyle came and pulled a few fallen trees out at my property and graded out another part. He came when he said he was going to as well.”
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