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Excavation, grading and drainage
Every yard we build starts with the ground. We clear, dig and haul, shape the grade so water moves away from the house, and compact the base before concrete or pavers go down. It is the least photographed part of the job, and the part that decides how long everything else lasts.
- Clearing and excavation
- Grading for drainage
- Compacted base for concrete and pavers
- Site prep for decks, walls and patios
- Drainage fixes where water collects
- Haul-away of soil and debris
How it goes
How site work goes
Locate utilities
Underground utilities are located and marked before any digging starts.
Clear and dig
Sod, roots, old concrete and soil come out and get hauled away.
Set the grade
We shape the ground so water runs away from the house and off the finished surfaces.
Compact the base
Base rock goes down in layers and is compacted, ready for what gets built on top.
Good to know
Questions about excavation & drainage
My yard holds water. Can you fix it?
Usually. Most wet yards come down to grade: the ground slopes toward the house, or there is a low spot with nowhere to drain. We regrade so water moves away, and add drain lines where grading alone is not enough.
Do you haul away the dirt?
Yes. Soil, sod, old concrete and debris leave with us.
Do you have utilities located before you dig?
Yes, every time. Underground lines are located and marked before any digging starts.
Ready to price it?
We come out, walk the site and give you a written price. The estimate is free.