Excavating & Grading Experts
Whether you’re looking to build a structure or just want to update the landscape of your home, SMP Contracting is your choice for professional excavating and grading services.
Excavation involves digging to create a stable foundation, remove debris, and ensure proper drainage. Grading, on the other hand, involves leveling the land to control water flow, preventing issues like flooding or erosion. Together, these processes ensure your home is built on solid ground, helps prevent structural damage, and promotes long-term stability. Proper excavation and grading can also improve landscaping and curb appeal, making it essential for both functionality and aesthetics. Call us today to schedule your free estimate for excavating and grading services!
“Excellent excavation and grading services! The team was professional, efficient, and ensured our shoreline was properly leveled and stabilized. They handled permits, minimized environmental impact, and delivered high-quality results. Our waterfront property is now secure and well-prepared for construction. Highly recommend their expertise for any marine excavation project!”
Key Reasons For Land Grading
- Improved Drainage: Grading helps direct water away from structures, preventing pooling or flooding around the foundation of a home. This is especially important in areas prone to heavy rainfall, as poor drainage can lead to water damage or soil erosion.
- Leveling the Ground: Land grading is essential for creating a flat, even surface for construction, landscaping, or outdoor activities. Uneven ground can make it difficult to build, install features like patios or driveways, or grow plants effectively.
- Preventing Erosion: Grading can help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, especially on sloped land. By adjusting the slope and creating barriers, grading minimizes the risk of soil washing away, which can damage the property and reduce its usable land area.
Key Reasons For Excavating Services
- Foundation Preparation: Excavation is essential for digging the space needed to lay a strong foundation for a new home or building. It ensures the foundation is level, deep enough, and stable, providing a secure base for the structure.
- Utility Installation: Excavating is necessary for installing underground utilities like water lines, sewage systems, electrical cables, or gas lines. Proper excavation ensures that these utilities are safely buried and correctly positioned for use.
- Landscape Modifications: Excavation is often needed for landscaping projects, such as creating ponds, leveling areas for gardens, or preparing land for outdoor features like retaining walls, pools, or driveways. It helps reshape the land to fit the desired design and functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of excavation and grading in marine construction?
Excavation and grading are essential for preparing a site for construction, shoreline stabilization, or dredging. These processes ensure proper drainage, prevent erosion, and create a stable foundation for docks, seawalls, boat ramps, and other marine structures.
What types of excavation services do you offer?
We provide shoreline excavation, dredging, site preparation, trenching, and land clearing for marine construction projects. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of waterfront properties.
How does grading improve my property’s stability?
Grading helps create a level, well-drained surface, preventing erosion and flooding. It ensures that water flows away from structures and stabilizes the ground for long-term durability.
Do you handle permits for excavation and grading projects?
Yes, we assist with obtaining the necessary permits and ensure that all excavation and grading work complies with local, state, and environmental regulations.
How long does an excavation and grading project take?
The timeline varies depending on the project’s size and complexity. Small projects may take a few days, while larger ones can take several weeks, especially if environmental considerations are involved.
Is excavation and grading environmentally friendly?
Yes, we use eco-friendly techniques to minimize environmental impact, such as erosion control measures and responsible sediment management to protect waterways and marine life.
How do I know if my property needs excavation or grading services?
If you experience drainage issues, shoreline erosion, or need a stable foundation for a marine structure, excavation and grading services may be necessary. Contact us for an evaluation to determine the best solution for your project.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Incredible job!!! The entire team was professional and they transformed our seawall and the surrounding area to a like new condition. The seawall was significantly heaved from years of winter but they were able to drive it back into position and add the tiebacks to make it durable going forward!! I would highly recommend SMP, when they finished they cleaned and swept all the areas that they used to stage the material. Very professional and awesome to do business with!! PT
Steve was great to work with. Kept us updated through the whole process since we were out of town during the installation. Very professional and thorough. The seawall transformation is awesome and we are getting lots of compliments on it. Highly recommend Steve and SMP Contracting for your next seawall.
SMP (Steve) was very professional from his initial meeting through cleanup and everything in between. The workmanship on the steel retaining wall is a work of art and he was able to transform the area around my barn into a 100% usable area while providing the reinforcement that the framing of the barn required. I had high expectations for this project and he exceeded them with the end result. You would not go wrong by using SMP Contracting on your next job.
Steve and his team went out of their way to make our timeframe worked despite the weather this summer. Steve is methodical with the layout and engineering. Pricing was overly competitive to the competition and we are very happy that we landed with SMP. This retaining wall is going nowhere for a century. And it holds our entire house and driveway up. Pictures to come. They were as immaculate with prep and cleanup, as they were price and timeframe. Thank you SMP.
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