You get a building site that works. Water flows away from your foundation instead of pooling around it. Your concrete crew shows up to level ground that’s ready for them, not a muddy mess that delays everything.
The drainage works in spring when the snow melts and during heavy summer storms. Your driveway doesn’t turn into a washout every time it rains.
That’s what happens when grading is done right from the start. No callbacks, no water in your basement, no expensive fixes later.
We’ve been preparing sites in North River and surrounding areas since 1997. We’re a family operation—Josh runs the business with his son as partner, and Josh is present on almost every job.
We understand how water moves through this terrain, what the soil does in different seasons, and how to grade for long-term stability. When you call us, you’re working with contractors who live here, work here, and have a reputation to maintain in this community.
We’re licensed, insured, and equipped with modern machinery that gets the job done efficiently.
We start with a site visit to assess your terrain, drainage needs, and any challenges specific to your property. No cookie-cutter approach—every site in North River has its own requirements.
Next, we create a grading plan that ensures proper water flow away from your foundation and meets local building requirements. We handle any necessary permits and coordinate with your other contractors to keep everything on schedule.
During the work, we use GPS-controlled equipment for precision and call Dig Safe to mark utilities before we start. If we encounter unexpected conditions—old septic systems, unmarked utilities, or rock formations—we stop immediately and discuss options with you.
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Your grading service includes site evaluation, drainage planning, and the actual earthwork to establish proper slopes and elevations. We handle both rough grading early in construction and finish grading for final surfaces.
In North River, we’re familiar with local soil conditions and building codes. The area has specific requirements for foundation heights and stormwater management that we factor into every grading plan.
We also coordinate timing with your other contractors. Foundation crews need the site ready when they arrive, and landscapers need proper final grades. We work within your construction schedule to keep everything moving forward.
It depends on the scope of work and your property’s specific situation. Minor grading often doesn’t require permits, but larger projects, work near wetlands, or significant changes to drainage patterns typically do.
North River has specific requirements about disturbing soil and managing stormwater runoff. We’re familiar with local regulations and can help you determine what permits are needed.
If permits are required, we can handle the application process or work with your contractor to ensure everything is properly documented before we start work.
We call Dig Safe before starting any project, which marks known utilities. But unexpected situations do come up—old septic systems, unmarked utilities, or rock formations that weren’t obvious during initial assessment.
When this happens, we stop work immediately and discuss options with you. Sometimes it means adjusting the grading plan, sometimes it means bringing in specialized equipment.
The key is communication. We don’t just push ahead and create bigger problems. We figure out the best solution and keep you informed every step of the way.
We evaluate your property’s natural drainage patterns, soil composition, and the requirements of your planned construction. The goal is creating positive drainage away from structures while working with the natural contours of your land.
We also consider North River’s local building codes, which have specific requirements for foundation heights and drainage. Our experience with local soil conditions helps us anticipate how your site will perform in different weather conditions.
This ensures the grading solution works year-round, not just when it’s dry. We design for spring snowmelt, summer storms, and everything in between.
Rough grading establishes the basic shape and drainage patterns of your site. This happens early in construction and focuses on moving larger amounts of material to create proper elevations and slopes.
Finish grading comes later and involves precise work to prepare surfaces for concrete, landscaping, or paving. It’s the final smoothing and fine-tuning of grades.
Most construction projects need both. Rough grading gets your site ready for foundation work, while finish grading prepares areas for driveways, walkways, and landscaping. We coordinate both phases with your construction timeline.
Timeline depends on the size and complexity of your site. A typical residential lot might take 1-3 days for grading work, while larger properties or complex drainage situations could take a week or more.
Weather affects timing—we can’t grade properly in muddy conditions, and wet ground limits equipment access. We schedule around your construction timeline and provide realistic completion dates upfront.
Rush jobs are possible but may cost more due to equipment scheduling requirements. The key is planning ahead and communicating your project timeline so we can fit the work in properly.
Yes, we work on both residential and commercial projects. Our equipment and experience handle everything from single-family home sites to larger commercial developments.
For residential work, we focus on proper drainage, foundation preparation, and coordination with home builders. Commercial projects often involve more complex grading plans, larger areas, and stricter timeline requirements.
We’re expanding our commercial work and have the equipment and expertise to handle projects of various sizes. Whether it’s a new home or a commercial building, the principles of proper grading remain the same.
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