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When you invest in a plot of land to build a warehouse, commercial business, or home, the planning process starts with engaging a civil construction company. Before establishing the blueprints and design plans, a team of excavation contractors will need to grade your land appropriately. If you're unfamiliar with land grading and the importance of this step, here's a helpful guide.

What It Is

Land grading is the process of preparing the soil for construction. This can include leveling or sloping terrain, so it becomes a stable base that can bear the weight of future building construction. Depending on the condition of a plot of land, your excavation contractors may need to clear plant life and trees, as well as fill holes and manipulate the soil.

Why Grading Is Important

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Grading land is essential to the viability of the buildings, walkways, roads, and additional hardscaping you plan to install. By grading the land, you can better utilize the plot and maximize your ability to build and landscape. Sloping and grading land also ensure proper water drainage, protecting the buildings from moisture damage after heavy rainfall.

Failure to properly grade land can cause architectural problems in the future. The buildings may be susceptible to water damage, and asphalt paving may be more likely to crack due to moist soil expanding and creating additional pressure underneath.

How Excavation Contractors Grade the Land

The team will start the process by performing a land survey. Based on your engineering plans, they'll establish a grading and sloping plan to ensure water is driven away as needed. Using a combination of heavy equipment, such as excavators and multi-terrain loaders, the team will move earth and clear obstructions until your plot is level and ready for the next phase of construction.

 

If you need a plot graded, turn to Rojac Construction in Wailuku, HI. These professionals offer land grading and civil engineering services to prepare work sites for construction. Get more information about their services online, or call (808) 986-1105 to schedule an appointment.

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