When your site is graded correctly, water flows away from structures instead of pooling around foundations. Your building sits on stable, properly compacted ground that won’t shift or settle unevenly over time.
You avoid the headaches that come with poor drainage – no standing water, no erosion washing away your landscaping, no moisture problems creeping into basements. Your driveway actually works in all weather instead of turning into a muddy mess every spring.
The construction process moves faster because contractors aren’t dealing with water issues or unstable ground. Your project stays on schedule, and you’re not paying extra for problems that proper grading would have prevented in the first place.
We’ve been handling site preparation and grading work throughout the Granville area since transitioning from logging to full-time excavation in 2020. We understand how water moves across this terrain and what it takes to create stable building sites.
We know the local soil conditions – from sandy areas that drain quickly to clay soils that need special handling. Rock and underground obstacles are common in Washington County, and we’re equipped to handle them properly.
This is a close-knit family business where Josh is present on almost every job to ensure quality. We’ve worked with local contractors, builders, and property owners who know the difference between adequate work and professional results.
We start by assessing your site conditions, soil type, and drainage requirements. This tells us exactly what equipment we’ll need and how to approach the grading work for your specific property.
Next, we establish the proper slopes and drainage patterns. We create swales, berms, and grades that move water away from structures and prevent erosion problems. This isn’t optional – it’s essential for any site that’s going to perform well long-term.
We handle material removal or addition as needed, then compact and finish the graded areas to create a stable, construction-ready surface. Throughout the process, we coordinate with other contractors to make sure our work sets them up for success.
Finally, we ensure compliance with Washington County building requirements for site grading and drainage. You get a properly prepared site that’s ready for the next phase of your project, with drainage that works and grades that meet code.
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Our grading service covers everything from initial site preparation to final finish work. We handle rough grading to establish building pads and access routes, plus precision work around foundations and utilities.
Drainage planning is built into every job. We design the grading to direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate drainage areas. This might include creating swales, installing drainage pipes, or establishing proper slopes that prevent water from pooling.
We’re familiar with Granville and Washington County building requirements for site grading and drainage. We ensure proper slopes away from foundations, adequate drainage, and compliance with setback requirements. We can coordinate with your building inspector if needed and provide documentation of the completed grading work.
Our equipment handles everything from small residential lots to larger commercial sites. We bring the right machinery for your specific job, whether that’s compact equipment for tight spaces or larger machines for extensive site work.
Rough grading establishes the basic contours and drainage patterns for your site. This happens early in construction and gets your lot ready for foundation work.
Finish grading comes later and creates the final surface grades around your completed building, including landscaping areas and final drainage details. Most projects need both types of grading at different stages of construction.
We handle both phases and can coordinate timing with your other contractors to ensure the grading work happens when it should in your construction timeline.
We work with different soil conditions throughout Granville, from sandy areas that drain quickly to clay soils that need special handling. We design the grading to direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate drainage areas.
This might include creating swales, installing drainage pipes, or establishing proper slopes that prevent water from pooling. We also consider how your drainage affects neighboring properties and ensure compliance with local stormwater management requirements.
Proper drainage planning prevents expensive water problems later. We understand how water moves across this terrain and what it takes to create stable building sites that perform well long-term.
Rock and underground obstacles are common in the Granville area, and we’re equipped to handle them. Small rocks and ledge can often be broken up and removed with our equipment.
Larger rock formations might require different approaches or affect the final grading plan. We’ll stop work and discuss options with you before making major changes to the scope.
Sometimes hitting rock actually helps with drainage, other times it means adjusting building locations or grades. Our experience with local conditions helps us work around these challenges efficiently.
Yes, we’re familiar with Washington County building requirements for site grading and drainage. We ensure proper slopes away from foundations, adequate drainage, and compliance with setback requirements.
We can coordinate with your building inspector if needed and provide documentation of the completed grading work. Our experience with local codes helps prevent delays and ensures your project passes inspection.
Granville and Washington County have specific requirements for grading work, especially projects that affect drainage or disturb larger areas. We know these requirements and make sure our work meets all specifications.
Timeline depends on the size and complexity of your site, plus soil conditions and weather. A typical residential lot might take 1-3 days, while larger commercial sites require more time.
Rocky areas common in Washington County can add time since equipment works more carefully around ledge and stone walls. Weather affects timing too – wet conditions mean waiting for ground to firm up before bringing in heavy equipment.
We coordinate timing with your other contractors to ensure the grading work happens when it should in your construction timeline. No delays, no conflicts with other trades.
Granville and Washington County have specific requirements for grading work, especially projects that affect drainage or disturb larger areas. Most residential grading doesn’t require permits unless you’re near wetlands or removing very large trees.
We’ll discuss permit requirements during your consultation and can recommend the appropriate local contacts, but permit applications are typically the property owner’s responsibility. Getting permits handled upfront prevents work stoppages and potential fines later in your project.
We help coordinate utility marking through Dig Safe, which is required before any excavation work. We can’t start until utilities are marked, but we’ll coordinate timing so there aren’t delays once marking is complete.
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