Site prep & grading in Montgomery, AL
Site prep & grading in Montgomery, AL
Clearing, cut and fill, grading and the house pad, so your land is ready for the slab.
Site prep is the work between raw land and a builder ready to pour. We clear the footprint, cut the high ground down, fill the low ground in rolled lifts, grade the lot so water runs away from the house and build the pad. Around Montgomery, AL, most of the calls we get are exactly this: site prep for a new home on the caller's own land.
If you've bought land, or you're building on family land, your builder needs one thing from the ground: a level, solid place to start. Site prep gets it there. We walk the lot with you, look at where the house is going and what has to come out, and give you a free estimate before a machine shows up.
We're William and James Nall, two brothers who grew up running machines in the country, with 10+ years each in the seat. Site work and grading is most of what we do, from the first tree out to the last pass of the roller.
What’s included
- Clearing the footprint. Trees, brush and debris out where the house, drive and yard go. More on land clearing.
- Cut and fill. High ground cut down, low ground built up in lifts, each lift rolled before the next one goes on.
- Lot grading. The whole lot shaped so rain runs away from the house instead of toward it.
- The house pad. A level, compacted pad at the height your builder wants. See house pads.
- The drive cut in. A way in for the concrete and lumber trucks. See driveways and dirt roads.
- Water off the lot. Swales and culverts where the ground calls for them. See drainage and erosion control.
Residential site prep for building a house
Site preparation for building a house starts long before the slab. Your builder needs the ground cleared, shaped and solid, with the pad at the right height and water moving off it. That's our part. Tell us who's building and what they've asked for, and we'll get the lot ready for them. If you don't have a builder yet, we can still walk the land with you and tell you what it will take.
Every lot is different. Some are nearly flat and need a little cut and a little fill. Others sit on a slope and need a lot of dirt moved before anything is level. That's why we look at your ground before we give you a number.
Lot grading that sends water the right way
Grading is shaping the land so rain runs off it, not against your foundation. We set the slope away from the house, roll the fill so it doesn't settle, and leave the lot shaped so the yard drains. Where water comes off a hill or a road onto your lot, we'll talk about a swale or a culvert to carry it past.
One site work contractor, start to finish
Hiring one site work contractor for the whole job means the ground doesn't sit half-finished between crews. The same two brothers who clear your lot cut it, fill it, grade it and build the pad, so nothing gets lost between steps and you have one number to call when you have a question.
Site prep for a shop, garage or pole barn pad
Not every pad is for a house. A shop, a garage, a shed or a pole barn needs the same thing at a smaller size: the spot cleared, cut level and built on a base that won't wash out. We prep the ground; the building itself is up to you and your builder.
What goes into the cost of site prep
We don't price site work off a chart, because no two lots are the same. What moves the number is how much has to be cleared, how much dirt has to be cut or brought in to get level, how big the pad and drive are, how easy it is to get machines in, and what's underneath. The estimate is free, so it costs you nothing to find out.
How it goes
Tell us where your land is and what you want on it: a pad, a pond, a drive or ground cleared.
We look at your land and give you a free estimate
We walk it with you, talk through what it needs and give you a straight number. The estimate costs nothing.
We do the work, then you build, or fill the pond
The machines come in, the dirt goes where it belongs, and you're left with ground that's ready for what's next.
Questions about site prep & grading
What does site prep include?
Clearing the footprint, cut and fill, grading the lot, building the house pad, cutting in the drive and handling water on the lot. We do the parts your land needs, which is why every estimate is different.
How much does site prep cost?
It depends on the clearing, how much dirt has to move or be brought in, the size of the pad and drive, and access. We don't quote off a chart. Call or text (334) 320-8389 for a free estimate.
Do you work with my builder?
Yes. That's who we're getting the ground ready for. Tell us who's building and what they need from the pad, and we'll work to it.
Can you prep a site for a shop or a garage?
Yes. A shop, garage, shed or pole barn pad is the same work at a smaller size: clear it, level it and build a base that holds.
Can you work when the ground is wet?
Not well. Wet clay can't be rolled tight, so when the ground is too soft for the machines we wait for it to dry rather than build you a pad that settles. We'll tell you straight when it's ready to work.
Site prep & grading around Montgomery, AL and surrounding areas
Free site prep & grading estimate
Tell us where your land is and what you want on it.
(334) 320-8389Free estimateMonday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM. Call or text anytime.
Tell us where the house is going.
Where the land is and what you're building, and we'll take it from there.