Preparation Done Right

Site Work & Grading

From precision grading and excavation to drainage structures and sub-base preparation, we create the stable conditions every successful paving and concrete project depends on.

Precision Grading

Accurate elevations and slopes that support drainage and smooth finished surfaces.

Drainage-First Planning

Water paths, inlets, and elevations planned to reduce ponding and protect the site.

Strong Sub-Base

Proper materials, depth, and compaction create a dependable foundation for long-term performance.

Clean Transitions

Precise tie-ins, edges, and finished grades that reduce cracking and trip hazards.

Preparation Done Right

Site Work & Grading

From precision grading to stormwater structures, we engineer the base conditions your asphalt needs to perform—supporting smoother installations, fewer callbacks, and lower life-cycle costs.

Machine grading a construction site to establish proper slopes

Grading

Shape the site to move water away from buildings and paved areas. We correct low spots, build stable crowns, and fine-tune elevations for a compact, uniform surface ready for paving.

Stormwater inlet and drain structure installation

Inlet & Storm Drain Structures

Repair or replace failing inlets, install new structures, and reset headwalls to restore safe, code-compliant stormwater flow with precise finished elevations.

Drainage trench and underground pipe installation

Drainage

French drains, channel drains, and swales sized for local rainfall intercept runoff and protect pavement—designed for performance and future maintenance access.

Expand Your Capabilities

Subcontract Your Site Work & Grading

Need an experienced crew for grading, drainage, or inlet reconstruction? We integrate seamlessly with your schedule and standards—providing responsive communication, tidy sites, and deliverables that set paving up for success.

Jem Paving crew performing site grading and preparation

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