No matter the scale, if you’re a planning a construction project, you’ll require a variety of services to get the land into prime condition before building. While demolition and excavation are easy to understand, many people are confused about land grading and the role it plays in the construction process. As the premier building contractor in Pearl City, Hawaii, Amazon Construction explains the details of land grading.

What is Land Grading?

Also known as leveling, land grading is a necessary aspect of preparing land for the construction process. After both demolition and excavation take place, grading will reshape your land’s surface into a set shape, usually a slope. If your land has an oddly-shaped surface that’s difficult to build on, it will be carefully leveled out to make the construction process easier.

The process involves heavy machinery, so it requires the expertise of a skilled contractor. In addition to leveling the land, it also helps control erosion and runoff that could have major negative impacts. An experienced land grading contractor will ensure storm runoff is directed away from the building, protecting it from future issues.

How Much Does Land Grading Cost?

It varies by project, as building a home versus a large-scale industrial complex are entirely different projects. It also depends on the site and tasks involved, such as how much earth needs to be moved and the cost of the equipment required to do so. Bulldozers, tractors with scraper attachments, and a vast array of other machinery are utilized to get your land in level, ideal building condition. Overall, depending on the size of the property, the scope of the project, and type of equipment, costs can range from as little as $50 (for leveling a driveway, for example) to hundreds per day. 

How Does the Land Grading Process Work?

Initially, a representative will visit and evaluate the site, along with your building plans for the lot. Have your plans readily available and be willing to discuss what you want so that the representative can get a better picture of the work required. Before beginning the project, your land should be cleared completely of all vegetation and stumps that will get in the way. 

The next step involves stripping the top layer of topsoil and setting it aside for later, as topsoil is pivotal to keeping the land level and neat. The process varies from there depending on land size and scope, but this is when the big machines start coming in, leveling your land, and preparing it for the perfect construction project. 

If you require land grading for your next project, count on the pros at Pearl City’s premier contractor. Amazon Construction’s experts will tackle every part of the process with the skills needed to get the job done right. Visit them online for more information, or call (808) 841-6595 to start discussing your project today!