Site Preparation & Grading

Cut, fill, and grade pad sites for homes, barns, and outbuildings. Drainage planned in from day one, not bolted on later.

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What you’re probably dealing with

  • You’ve got the lot but no idea where to put the house
  • Your builder needs a finished pad before they can break ground
  • Water sits where the building is supposed to go
  • Other quotes ignored drainage and just talked about “leveling”
  • You don’t want a rework bill in two years because the grade was wrong

How we solve it

  • Cut, fill, and finish grade for any size building pad
  • Drainage planned in from the start, not as an afterthought
  • Coordinate directly with your builder, surveyor, and septic installer
  • Compact and finish to a buildable spec
  • We’ve done it for the same builders who’ve been hiring us for years
What Happens When You Call

A simple, predictable process

No surprises. No mystery. Here’s exactly what to expect.

1

Call or request an estimate

Tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll ask a few questions and schedule a time to come look.

2

Free on-site walk-through

We come out, walk the property, and give you a clear written quote. No pressure to decide on the spot.

3

The work gets done right

We show up when we said we would, with the right equipment, and we don’t leave until it’s finished.

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Real Projects

Real site prep projects

What People Say

From the team behind GDR’s 100+ five-star reviews

★★★★★

“I can’t say enough good about this company. They arrived on schedule and stayed in communication the entire time at our home. It looks great and FLAT! We are very happy and plan to use them for other work in the future.”

Patricia JohnsonGoogle review

From Gravel Driveway Recovery. Same crew, same standards.
★★★★★

“Thank you Gravel Driveway Recovery for a professional job well done! I especially liked that you met your schedule, you kept us informed, and kept to your estimate. Thanks again!”

Tom DeHartGoogle review

From Gravel Driveway Recovery. Same crew, same standards.
★★★★★

“Richard and crew were a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Knowledgeable, courteous, professional, reliable. Richard was very responsive to our inquiry, gave us accurate quotes…”

JenGoogle review

From Gravel Driveway Recovery. Same crew, same standards.

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Common Questions

The uncomfortable questions, answered

How much does site prep cost?

Site prep is project-based because every site is different. After a free on-site walk-through we’ll give you a clear written quote with scope, timeline, and price.

Do you coordinate with my builder?

Yes, regularly. We work with several UCHBA builders across the Upper Cumberland and we’re used to coordinating with framers, surveyors, and septic installers.

Can you handle drainage?

Drainage is part of the job, not an add-on. We plan grade and water flow together so you don’t have a wet pad later.

How long does site prep take?

Most residential pads run 2 to 5 days depending on cut, fill, and weather. Builder developments can run longer. We’ll commit to a date and hit it.

Do you do the septic too?

Yes, we do permitted septic installs. Bundling clearing, grading, and septic in one project is usually the cleanest path.

Need a finished pad for your build?

Tell us what you’re building. We’ll come look at the site and put a plan in writing.

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