Grade it right, and everything on top lasts.
Excavation, rough and finish grading and subgrade preparation for driveways, lots, pads and paths, set to drain and ready for stone and asphalt.
- Equipment: Excavators, dozers and graders
- Control: Laser or GPS-guided where needed
- Check: Proof-rolled subgrade
What it is, and why it matters.
Every pavement starts with the dirt. We excavate to the planned depth, remove soft or organic soil, set the grade for drainage and proof-roll the subgrade so weak spots show up before the stone goes in. A few inches of grade error can mean a puddle that ruins an otherwise perfect surface.
In Nashville and across Tennessee, clay soils hold water and rock can appear unexpectedly, so careful site work saves surprises. We run laser or GPS-guided grading where it matters, protect drainage patterns, control erosion during construction and coordinate with other trades. Good grading is invisible when it is right and obvious when it is wrong.
Four things done right.
Accurate grades
Water runs where you want it.
Weak soil found early
Proof-rolling before paving.
One crew
Site work and paving coordinated.
Clean sites
Spoils managed and erosion controlled.
From first visit to excavation and grading.
- 01
Survey and stake
We mark limits and elevations.
- 02
Excavate
Topsoil and soft soil removed.
- 03
Grade and proof-roll
Subgrade shaped and tested.
- 04
Hand over
Ready for stone base and paving.
Excavation and Grading across Tennessee.
We do this work in 56 cities, from downtown Nashville to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities.
Excavation and Grading: common questions
Why is grading so important?
Pavement drains by its grade. Poor grading causes ponding, which weakens the base and shortens life. Correct grades are the cheapest insurance a project can have.
What happens if you hit rock?
We tell you right away, explain the options and price any extra work in writing before proceeding.
How do I get a price for excavation and grading?
Fill in the form or call 615-209-7643. We schedule a free site visit, measure, check drainage and the existing pavement and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about excavation and grading?
A free site visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.