Site Preparation Contractor in Central Florida
The ground gets ready before anything gets built.
Site preparation is the work that happens before anything gets built or paved: establishing grade, handling water and building a base that will hold.
The difference from site development is where the job stops. Site preparation ends when the ground is ready for the next trade, whether that is a slab, a structure, a surface or another contractor entirely. Site development usually carries on through finished pavement.
Good site prep is measured by what happens next: the slab crew can form on it, the paving crew can build on it, and rain does not turn the site into a pond halfway through construction.
Site Preparation project scope
Site preparation work
- Rough and finish grade
- Drainage shaping before construction
- Building and slab pad preparation
- Base placement and compaction
- Construction access and haul routes
- Grade handoff to the next trade
Site Preparation assessment
Common pavement and site concerns
Next trade cannot start
Grade and compaction brought to the tolerance the following work needs.
Site floods during construction
Temporary and permanent drainage shaped so work can continue.
Unsuitable or soft ground
Areas that will not support a pad or base are identified before they hold up the rest of the build.
Site Preparation project planning
How the job takes shape
- 1
Confirm what comes next
The following trade sets the tolerance.
- 2
Grade and drain
Shape the site and handle water.
- 3
Base and compact
Build the section the next stage needs.
Discuss the site condition, drainage, access and intended use when requesting an estimate. Ask for a written scope so you can compare the proposed work.
Tri-State site preparation photos
Photos from our work
Explore our paving, grading and pavement maintenance work.
Graded drive curving around a building and oak trees
Graded lot under mature oaks, seen from the operator's seat
Graded yard area between storage buildings
Commercial and residential site preparation
Who we work with
- General contractors needing ground ready
- Owners coordinating their own build
- Developers on early phase lots
- Churches and schools adding a building or parking area
Common questions
- Is this different from site development?
- Site development usually runs through to finished surfaces. Site preparation stops at ground that is ready for the next trade.
- Can you work from our plans?
- Yes. Send site plans or grading plans with your estimate request so the scope matches the design.
- Can you do the paving later too?
- Yes. Because we pave as well as grade, the same contractor can carry the job through to the finished surface if you want.
Asphalt paving and grading estimates in Central Florida
Ready for a written estimate?
Tell us about the property and the work you need. Discuss the site condition, access and proposed scope for your estimate.