When your grading is done right, everything else falls into place. You get proper drainage that protects your foundation from water damage. Your site is ready for construction without delays or costly surprises.
You avoid the headaches that come with poor grading work. No standing water after heavy rains. No erosion problems eating away at your investment. No expensive fixes because someone cut corners.
Most of our grading and land clearing work comes from referrals. Contractors and homeowners in Knowlhurst know we handle the details that matter. When your project depends on the site being ready, you need someone reliable.
We’ve been serving Knowlhurst, NY since 1997. We started as a logging business before transitioning to full-time excavation in 2020. Josh runs the operation with his son as partner – a true family business focused on long-term relationships.
Josh is present on almost every job to ensure quality. We’re not trying to be the cheapest grading contractor in Knowlhurst. We focus on being your excavator forever by providing exceptional care and value.
We understand local soil conditions, weather patterns, and drainage challenges specific to this area. That knowledge means we plan your grading work to handle Knowlhurst’s clay soils and seasonal water flow properly.
First, we assess your site conditions and project requirements. Every lot in Knowlhurst is different. We need to understand your specific drainage needs, soil type, and final grade requirements before we start moving dirt.
Next, we bring in the right equipment for your project size and terrain. Whether it’s fine grading for a house foundation or larger site preparation for commercial development, we match our machinery to your specific needs.
Then we execute the grading plan with attention to proper drainage slopes and compaction. We’re not just pushing dirt around. We’re creating a stable, well-draining base that will support your construction project for decades.
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You get complete site evaluation and planning before we start any grading work. We examine your existing conditions, drainage requirements, and final grade specifications to create a plan that works for your specific lot.
Our grading services include rough grading to establish proper slopes and drainage patterns, plus finish grading to prepare your site for construction. We handle both cut and fill operations, ensuring proper compaction at each stage.
We coordinate with your other contractors to make sure timing works for your overall project schedule. In Knowlhurst, we understand how local weather and soil conditions affect grading work, so we plan accordingly to keep your project moving forward without delays.
Most residential grading projects in Knowlhurst take 1-3 days, depending on lot size, existing conditions, and complexity. A simple house lot with good access might be completed in a day, while lots with challenging drainage or significant elevation changes could take longer.
Weather conditions also affect timing – we won’t do grading work in conditions that compromise soil compaction or create muddy conditions. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront based on your specific site conditions and project requirements.
Rough grading establishes the basic shape and drainage patterns for your site. We’re moving larger amounts of dirt, creating the overall slopes, and getting your site close to final elevation.
Finish grading is the precision work – getting everything to exact elevations and slopes for construction. Think of rough grading as sculpting the basic shape, and finish grading as the fine-tuning that gets everything ready for your foundation contractor or other construction work.
Proper drainage starts with understanding where water naturally wants to go on your site. We create slopes that direct water away from buildings and toward appropriate drainage areas.
In Knowlhurst, we’re familiar with local soil types and how they handle water. We adjust our grading techniques based on whether you have clay, sandy soil, or mixed conditions. The goal is always to prevent water from pooling near foundations or creating erosion problems that could damage your investment.
Yes, we handle both residential and commercial grading projects throughout Knowlhurst, NY. Residential work typically includes house lots, driveways, and smaller site preparation projects for homeowners building new homes.
Commercial projects might involve larger site development, parking areas, or multi-building developments. The principles are the same – proper drainage, appropriate slopes, and quality compaction – but commercial projects often require more detailed planning and coordination with engineers and other contractors. We have the equipment and experience to handle projects of various sizes.
We bring in the right equipment for your specific project size and terrain. For most grading work, this includes bulldozers for rough grading, excavators for precision work and drainage, and compaction equipment to ensure proper soil density.
We match our machinery to your project needs rather than trying to make one size fit all. A small residential lot gets different equipment than a large commercial development. Having the right grading equipment for the job means better results and more efficient completion times for your project.
We work closely with your other contractors to make sure the timing works for your overall project schedule. This means understanding when your foundation contractor needs the site ready and coordinating our finish grading accordingly.
We also communicate about any site conditions that might affect other trades – things like access routes, utility locations, or drainage considerations. Good coordination prevents delays and keeps your construction project moving smoothly from site prep through final completion.
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