Good grading isn’t just about making your land look level. It’s about creating the right slope so water flows away from your foundation instead of pooling around it.
When your site is graded correctly, you avoid the headaches that come later. No water in your basement. No soggy areas in your yard that never dry out. No foundation settling because the soil wasn’t prepared right.
You get a stable base for whatever you’re building. Your contractor can start construction on schedule instead of dealing with drainage problems or unstable soil. And your property actually functions the way it should – with water going where it belongs and solid ground where you need it.
We’ve been handling site work in Birchton and the surrounding area since 1997. Started as a logging business, transitioned to full-time excavation in 2020 when we saw how much our community needed reliable grading contractors.
This is a true family operation. Josh oversees almost every job personally, and his son joined as a partner in 2022. We’re not trying to be the biggest – we’re focused on being the contractor you call back for every project.
We understand Birchton’s soil conditions, drainage patterns, and what it takes to prepare sites properly in this region. When you work with us, you’re getting decades of local experience and the kind of attention that only comes from a family business that plans to be here for the long haul.
We start by walking your property and understanding exactly what you’re trying to accomplish. Every site is different, so we evaluate where water currently goes and plan the new grades accordingly.
Then we bring in the right equipment to move soil where it needs to be. We’re not just pushing dirt around – we’re creating specific slopes and grades that direct water flow and provide stable surfaces for construction.
We compact the soil properly so it won’t settle later and cause problems. Then we do a final check to make sure water flows the way it should and your site is ready for the next phase of your project. If you’re building a new home, we coordinate with your builder to make sure the final grades work with your foundation and landscaping plans.
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Our grading service covers everything needed to prepare your site properly. We handle rough grading to establish the basic contours and drainage patterns, then do finish grading to create the exact elevations your project requires.
We can work from your construction plans or help determine the best grading approach for your specific situation. If you need additional soil brought in or excess material removed, we handle that too with our trucking services.
In Birchton, we’re familiar with local soil conditions and typical drainage challenges. Whether you’re dealing with clay that doesn’t drain well or sandy soil that shifts, we know how to create grades that work with your specific property conditions. Our goal is to solve drainage issues permanently, not just move them to a different part of your property.
Proper grading should eliminate drainage problems, not create them. We design the grading to direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate drainage areas.
Before we start, we evaluate where water currently goes and plan the new grades accordingly. We’re not just moving dirt – we’re creating a system that handles water flow properly. This means establishing the right slopes, identifying natural drainage paths, and making sure water has somewhere to go that won’t cause problems later.
Our goal is to solve drainage issues permanently, not just move them to a different part of your property. We’ve seen too many properties where previous contractors just pushed water problems around instead of actually fixing them.
It depends on how much grading you’re doing and what else is happening on your property. Major grading work, especially for new construction, usually requires permits. Smaller grading projects might not need permits, but it’s always better to check first.
We’re familiar with Birchton’s requirements and can help you understand what permits you might need. The town typically looks at factors like how much soil you’re moving, whether you’re changing drainage patterns, and if the work is part of a larger construction project.
For most residential grading projects, the permit process is straightforward. We can walk you through what’s needed and help you get the right approvals before we start work. It’s always better to handle permits upfront than deal with problems later.
Most residential grading projects take 2-5 days depending on size and complexity. A typical house lot usually takes 2-3 days if we’re doing both rough and finish grading.
The timeline depends on several factors: how much soil needs to be moved, weather conditions, and whether we need to bring in additional material or haul excess dirt away. Larger properties or sites with challenging drainage issues can take longer.
We’ll give you a realistic timeframe after walking your property and understanding exactly what work is needed. We don’t rush grading work because getting it right the first time prevents problems that cost much more to fix later. Better to take an extra day and do it properly than have to come back and redo it.
Rough grading establishes the basic shape and drainage patterns of your site. This is where we move the bulk of the soil and create the general contours that direct water flow away from your foundation.
Finish grading is the precision work that creates the exact elevations and slopes your project needs. This includes fine-tuning grades for driveways, walkways, and landscaping areas. It’s the difference between getting your site close to where it needs to be and getting it exactly right.
Most construction projects need both. Rough grading happens early in the process, often before your foundation goes in. Finish grading typically happens later, after major construction is complete but before final landscaping. We coordinate timing with your other contractors to make sure everything happens in the right sequence.
Yes, we can work around existing features, but it depends on what you’re trying to accomplish with the grading. Sometimes we can preserve mature trees or existing structures, and sometimes the grading requirements make that impossible.
We’ll walk your property with you and identify what can realistically be saved. If keeping certain features means compromising proper drainage or creating unstable conditions, we’ll be upfront about that. It’s better to have an honest conversation upfront than promise something we can’t deliver.
When we can work around existing features, we take extra care to protect them during the grading process. This might mean using smaller equipment in tight areas or doing more hand work around sensitive plantings. The key is planning the approach carefully before we start moving soil.
Rocky soil is common in this area, and we have the equipment and experience to handle it properly. Sometimes that means bringing in specialized equipment to break up ledge or remove large rocks that interfere with proper grading.
We evaluate soil conditions during our initial site visit so there are no surprises when we start work. If we encounter unexpected conditions like buried debris or extremely rocky areas, we’ll discuss options with you before proceeding.
Difficult conditions usually mean the project takes longer and costs more, but they don’t mean it can’t be done properly. We’ve handled everything from solid ledge to swampy areas to sites with underground springs. The key is having the right equipment and enough experience to know how to approach each situation safely and effectively.
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