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Grading

Site Preparation & Grading in Pittsburgh, PA

Land clearing, rough grading, foundation prep, and slope leveling to get Pittsburgh properties ready for building or to fix drainage.

  • Free estimates
  • Open 24/7
  • Residential & commercial
  • City of Pittsburgh

Problems we solve

When you need site prep & grading work

  • Surface water running straight into foundation walls
  • Steep or uneven ground blocking a driveway or patio
  • Rough construction sites that need final grade smoothing
  • Old stumps, concrete debris and brush that need to go
Illustration: compact excavator grading soil beside a brick house
Illustration

How we do it

Our method, step by step

  1. Topographic evaluation to send stormwater away from structures
  2. Cut-and-fill work to balance soil levels across the property
  3. Laser level measurement for an exact slope
  4. Compaction passes for a solid, stable sub-base

What you get

Why it's worth doing right

  • No more standing water or hydrostatic pressure on the basement
  • Usable, level yard and driveway space on Pittsburgh hills
  • A solid base so patios and driveway slabs don't settle

Pittsburgh local considerations

Built for Pittsburgh ground

Water management and slope control matter in Pittsburgh because of our hilly terrain and clay-rich soil. Proper grading protects your foundation from costly water infiltration.

Pricing: every site prep & grading job is quoted for free, after we see the site. Call for pricing.

Questions

Site Prep & Grading FAQ

Can grading fix a wet basement?

Proper surface grading often fixes or greatly reduces basement moisture by sending rainwater away from the foundation walls before it reaches the footers.

Do you clear the site first?

Yes. We remove old stumps, concrete debris and brush as part of site prep.

How do you get the slope right?

We measure with a laser level and compact the ground in passes for a stable sub-base.

From Google

Rated 4.8 by Pittsburgh customers

★★★★★

“Great service and people. Can't go wrong”
Jason TaylorGoogle review · November 2026

★★★★★

“The came on time and did a great job”
Golan BarackGoogle review · November 2026

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Simple process

How it works

Requesting, planning and finishing your project, in three steps.

  1. Contact Us

    Tell us about your plumbing or excavation project through the estimate form, or give us a call. We're open 24 hours.

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  2. Get an Estimate

    We discuss your site, look at the conditions in person, and give you a clear, upfront estimate.

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  3. Get the Job Done

    Our team does the work safely and cleanly with the right equipment: excavate, lay pipe, pressure-test and backfill.

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Tell us about the job. We'll get back to you with a clear, upfront estimate.

Call or text(412) 888-7988 Email[email protected]
Address701 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
HoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week

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