When your grading is done right, water flows where it should. Your foundation stays dry. Your driveway connects smoothly to the road. Your building site is stable and ready for construction.
You get peace of mind knowing your property can handle whatever weather comes your way. No more standing water after storms. No more erosion eating away at your landscaping. No more worrying about water creeping toward your foundation.
The difference shows up immediately and lasts for decades. Your investment in proper grading pays for itself by preventing the expensive problems that come from water going where it shouldn’t.
We’ve been moving dirt in Hartman and the surrounding area since 1997. What started as a logging operation became full-time excavation in 2020, and we’ve been building our reputation one job at a time.
Josh is on almost every job site, making sure the work meets our standards. His son joined as a partner in 2022, making this a true family operation where quality matters more than cutting corners.
We understand how water moves across local terrain. We know which soil types drain well and which need special handling. When you call us, you’re working with people who’ve solved drainage problems just like yours throughout the Hartman area.
First, we walk your property and identify where water naturally wants to go. We look at slopes, soil conditions, and how your site connects to surrounding areas. This tells us exactly what needs to happen before we move any dirt.
Next, we bring in the right equipment and start the actual grading work. We cut high spots and fill low areas to create the proper slope for drainage. Every pass with our equipment gets your site closer to the final grade.
Finally, we fine-tune the surface and install any drainage features your project needs. We compact the soil where your foundation will sit and make sure water has a clear path away from your building. Your site is ready for construction, and you know it’s been done right.
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You get complete site preparation that handles everything from rough grading to final touches. We cut and fill to establish proper slopes, compact soil for stable foundations, and create drainage systems that actually work.
We handle the details that matter: making sure your driveway connects smoothly to the road, creating level areas where you need them, and establishing grades that direct water away from buildings. When we encounter rock or underground obstacles, we have the equipment to handle it properly.
In Hartman’s terrain, proper drainage isn’t optional. We’re familiar with local soil conditions and permit requirements. If your project needs approval from local authorities, we can help navigate that process or work with your builder to make sure everything is properly documented.
Most residential grading projects take 2-5 days depending on the size of your lot and how much work needs to be done. Simple house lots with good existing drainage might only need a day or two.
Larger properties or sites with challenging drainage issues can take a week or more. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront based on what we see during our site visit.
Weather can affect the schedule – we don’t grade in heavy rain or when soil conditions are too wet to work properly. This protects both the quality of the work and your property.
It depends on how much dirt we’re moving and where your property is located. Many residential grading projects don’t require separate permits if they’re part of a building project that already has permits.
However, larger grading jobs or work that affects drainage patterns might need approval from local authorities. We’re familiar with Hartman area requirements and can help you figure out what’s needed.
If permits are required, we can usually handle the application process or work with your builder to make sure everything is properly documented. We’ve been through this process many times with local officials.
Rock and underground obstacles are part of excavation work, especially in our area. When we encounter rock that needs to be removed, we have equipment that can break it up or we can bring in specialized tools if needed.
We’ll discuss any significant rock removal with you before proceeding since it can affect the project cost. Our goal is no surprises – we want you to know what’s happening and why.
Most rock situations can be handled without major delays to your project. We’ve dealt with plenty of challenging sites over the years and know how to work through obstacles efficiently.
Rough grading establishes the basic slopes and drainage patterns for your site. We move larger amounts of dirt to create the overall shape and direct water flow. This happens early in construction, often before your foundation goes in.
Finish grading comes later and creates the final surface elevations around your completed building. We fine-tune slopes, prepare areas for driveways and walkways, and make sure everything drains properly around your finished structure.
Both phases are important for different reasons. Rough grading sets up the big picture drainage, while finish grading handles the final details that make your property functional and attractive.
We start by understanding how water naturally wants to move across your property. We look at the existing slopes, soil types, and where water goes during heavy rains. This tells us where we need to work with nature and where we need to redirect flow.
We create grades that move water away from your foundation and toward appropriate drainage areas. Sometimes this means installing drainage features like swales or directing water toward storm systems.
The key is getting the slope right – steep enough to move water effectively but not so steep that it creates erosion problems. We’ve been doing this work in the Hartman area long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.
Local contractors understand your soil conditions, drainage patterns, and weather challenges. We know how Hartman’s terrain behaves during different seasons and what solutions work best in this area.
We’re also familiar with local permit requirements and have working relationships with area officials. When questions come up about your project, we can get answers quickly because we’ve been through the process before.
Plus, we’re invested in this community. Our reputation depends on doing good work for our neighbors. When you have questions or need follow-up service, you know exactly where to find us.
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