Your property drains properly instead of turning into a muddy mess every time it rains. You get the right slope for water management, stable ground for building, and a site that’s ready for whatever comes next.
Most Lake Sunnyside properties need careful attention to drainage patterns because of the area’s soil conditions and seasonal water flow. We create grades that direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate outlets, not into your neighbor’s yard or pooling around your house.
You won’t deal with standing water, erosion problems, or foundation issues that cost thousands to fix later. Your investment stays protected, and your project moves forward without expensive delays caused by water damage.
We’re the local crew that shows up when we say we will. Josh is present on almost every job, and we’ve been handling excavation and grading projects around Lake Sunnyside for over 25 years – back when this area had more undeveloped lots than finished homes.
We know which properties have rocky soil that’ll challenge standard equipment. We know where the seasonal water runs during spring melts and heavy storms. We understand Lake Sunnyside’s local permit requirements and handle the paperwork so you don’t waste time at town hall trying to figure out what forms you need.
You’re working with a family business that’s built lasting relationships with homeowners throughout the area. We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional – you’re investing in fewer headaches, proper drainage that actually works, and expertise that prevents costly mistakes.
First, we survey your property to understand the natural drainage patterns and identify any problem areas. We measure existing slopes and determine the best grade for water management around your building site, taking into account Lake Sunnyside’s typical rainfall patterns and soil conditions.
Next, we bring in our equipment and start moving soil to create the proper slope and elevation. We’re not just pushing dirt around – we’re creating a drainage system that directs water away from your structures and toward appropriate outlets where it won’t cause problems for you or your neighbors.
Finally, we compact and finish the grade to ensure stability for your foundation work or landscaping. Your site is ready for the next phase of construction, whether that’s foundation excavation, utility installation, or final landscaping. Most residential grading projects in Lake Sunnyside take 2-3 days depending on lot size and how much soil needs to be moved.
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Your grading service includes complete site preparation from rough grading to final grade. We handle drainage solutions, foundation preparation, and driveway grading. If your project needs excavation work, we take care of that too – basement excavation, utility trenching, and septic system preparation.
Lake Sunnyside properties often require French drains or other drainage systems to handle the area’s heavy spring runoff and summer storms. We have experience with the glacial soil conditions common here and know how to work around existing septic systems, wells, and underground utilities without damaging them.
We coordinate with your other contractors so everyone knows when the site will be ready for foundation work, utility connections, or landscaping. You get professional equipment operated by experienced crews who understand local soil conditions, permit handling for any required approvals, and complete cleanup when we’re done. One call gets your entire site preparation handled properly.
Most residential lots in Lake Sunnyside take 2-3 days for complete grading, depending on the size of your property and how much soil needs to be moved. Lightly wooded lots with minimal elevation changes might be finished in 1-2 days, while properties that need extensive drainage work or have challenging rocky terrain can take up to a week.
We work efficiently but never rush the important details like proper compaction and drainage setup. These steps can’t be hurried if you want results that last decades instead of failing after the first heavy rain. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during our site visit based on your specific property conditions.
Weather affects our schedule too – we won’t grade in conditions that compromise soil compaction or create muddy messes that take longer to clean up. We keep you updated if rain or other conditions affect the timeline, but we’d rather do it right than do it fast.
Yes, we take care of any required permits for your grading project. Most residential grading doesn’t require special permits, but if you’re moving significant amounts of soil or changing drainage patterns, the town might want to review the plans to ensure you’re not affecting neighboring properties or storm water systems.
We know the local requirements and handle the paperwork so you don’t have to figure out what’s needed or make multiple trips to town hall. If permits are required, we factor that time into your project timeline so there are no surprises or delays waiting for approvals.
We’ve been working in Lake Sunnyside long enough to know exactly what the town expects and how to present plans that get approved quickly. Some contractors skip this step and create problems later – we handle it properly from the start.
Absolutely. We always call for utility locates before any excavation or grading work begins – it’s required by law and protects both your property and our equipment. We know how to work around existing septic systems, wells, and underground utilities without damaging them.
If your project requires moving or upgrading utilities, we coordinate with those contractors to make sure everything happens in the right order. Many Lake Sunnyside properties have older septic systems that weren’t mapped precisely, so we use careful excavation techniques and probe carefully when working near suspected drain fields.
We also coordinate with utility companies when conflicts arise. Sometimes electric or cable lines aren’t where the maps say they should be, especially in older developments. Our experience helps us work around these challenges without delays or damage to existing systems.
You’re not getting a crew that’s learning your property’s quirks on your dime. We’ve graded dozens of properties in Lake Sunnyside over the past 25+ years, and we bring that experience to every job. We know the soil conditions, drainage challenges, and exactly what the local building inspector expects to see.
Josh is present on almost every job to ensure quality control. We’re not running three other jobs simultaneously while giving you partial attention – when we’re working on your property, that’s where our focus is. We also handle coordination with your other contractors and take care of permits, so you’re not managing multiple moving parts yourself.
We’re also not the crew that disappears for weeks between jobs or shows up with broken equipment. Our trucks work, our estimates are honest, and we clean up when we’re done. You won’t find our equipment parked at three other job sites when we’re supposed to be working on yours.
Yes, proper drainage is built into every grading project we do. Sometimes we install drainage systems like French drains if the natural grade isn’t enough to handle Lake Sunnyside’s heavy spring runoff and summer storms that can dump several inches in a short time.
We create slopes that direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate outlets like storm drains or natural drainage areas. If your property has challenging drainage issues – like being in a low spot or having clay soil that doesn’t absorb water well – we’ll identify solutions during our site survey and include them in our proposal.
Water problems only get worse over time and more expensive to fix once your house is built. We address drainage properly from the start so you don’t end up with basement flooding, foundation settling, or soggy yards that never dry out. Prevention costs far less than repairs.
Our grading service includes site survey, soil movement to achieve proper grades, compaction, and finish work ready for your next construction phase. We also include coordination with utility marking services, any required permit applications, and complete cleanup with debris removal.
If we encounter rock or other challenging conditions during grading, we have the equipment to handle it – rock breaking tools and experience with Lake Sunnyside’s glacial soil conditions. We provide upfront pricing so you know what to expect, and we don’t hit you with surprise charges for normal site conditions that any experienced contractor should anticipate.
Any significant changes to the scope – like discovering an old septic system that wasn’t on the property survey or finding ledge rock that requires extensive removal – get discussed and approved before we proceed. No surprise bills, no change orders for things we should have caught during our initial site visit.
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