Greater Los Angeles Grading and Excavation Services
The Key to a Successful Project
Make your place of residence ready to build with accurate grading and excavations, which prepare the groundwork for driveways and patios, swimming pools, and foundations.
Top-Notch Grading Services and Excavation Services
All lovely driveways and patios, as well as pools, begin beneath the ground. El Dorado Pavers offers Professional Grading & Excavation that forms the consistent base that your project requires. Our professional Grading and Excavation services are capable of solving drainage challenges, excavation, and the establishment of the correct elevation that avoids expensive future challenges. From Surface-levelling engineering to Pipeline installation, we do the plumbing that makes your project successful in the long term.
Services and Products that are important to us:
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All hardships projects: Site preparation.
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Proper design of the drainage slope.
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Compaction of soil to avert settling.
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Utility location and protection of underground utilities.
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Base material installation and leveling.
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French drain and storm drain installation.
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Cut and fill processes for flat areas.
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Construction erosion control.
Our staff is certified in the knowledge of heavy equipment and engineering and can offer you grading solutions that will suit Los Angeles County requirements and safeguard your investment in property.
The Underground School of Quality Construction
The vast majority of owners of houses never get to see the grading and excavation job- it is hidden under driveways and patios. However, this unseen labor will decide whether your project will be 5 years or 50 years.
Prevents Settling and Cracking
Poorly pressed soils sink after some time, leading to patios, driveways and pavers being shaped irregularly. These costly repairs are avoided by professional compaction.
Controls Water Drainage
Grading creates angles aimed at moving water off buildings. The effects of poor grading include flooding, damage to the foundation and erosion of the landscape, worth thousands of dollars to repair.
Invented Building Platforms on the Stable.
Excavation exposes unstable topsoil and organics, which can go as deep as load-bearing soil that can sustain structures. Constructing a house on bad soil is a sure failure.
Guard the Utilities of the earth.
The gas lines, water pipes, electrical conduits and communication cables are located professionally prior to excavation. Strikes on utilities lead to the failure of services and costly repairs.
Adheres to Building code requirements.
Los Angeles County sets certain requirements for the grading of slope ratios, compaction percentages and drainage. Illegal work may deny property sales and require expensive repairs.
Customized Services for Each Location Challenge
Our grading solutions meet the entire range of site preparation requirements, from large residential to multi-stage installations:
Precision Site Grading
The specific heights of the land are determined with the help of laser levels and surveying tools. Important in the establishment of appropriate drainage slopes (at least 2 percent of structures) and finishing grades.
Deep Excavation for Pools
Not to damage the environment around the installation, pool installations need to be excavated 5-10 feet deep with the walls kept stable, soil removed, and equipment access made easily.
Trenching for Utilities
Lay the drainage pipes, irrigation lines, electrical conductors and gas lines at appropriate depths using appropriate bedding materials. French drains and storm systems, Pipeline installation.
Cut and Fill Operations
Take away the soil from high locations and apply it to low locations, giving it a flat building pad on sloping land. Reduces the movement of soil and lowers the cost of hauling.
Soil Compaction Services
Reduce base material size to 95%+ with plate compactors and rollers. Critical to avoiding future settlement beneath driveways, patios and structures.
Slope Stabilization
Reform hazardous slopes, plant erosion, and prepare hillsides to be used to construct retaining walls. Important for hillside homes in Greater Los Angeles.
The Right Tools for Groundwork Precision
Modern Equipment Fleet
We have excavators, backhoes, skid steers, compactors, and grading equipment that are residential in size. Our miniature machines are able to reach small areas and can produce professional output.
Laser Grading Technology
Laser-guided equipment provides very specific elevations that are 1/8 inch per centimetre. It is important to have environmental removal and engineering specifications.
Soil Compaction Testing
Density testing equipment is used to test whether compaction is within engineering requirements. Documents the permits and makes them stable in the long run.
Underground Utility Location
We will also liaise with DigAlert and set up detection equipment to be used in locating all the utilities buried before excavation. There is no negotiation on safety and service protection.
Erosion Control Measures
Use silt fencing, fiber rolls and temporary drainage to cover the next-door properties and adhere to stormwater regulations.
Methodical Organization of Site Preparation
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Site Evaluation and Planning
We evaluate the grade we have, determine drainage patterns, locate utilities, and come up with work plans to be used, which cause minimal disturbances and can preserve existing features.
Permits & Utility Coordination
File grading permits where necessary, obtain utility locates from DigAlert and arrange with other contractors the project plan.
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Site Protection Setup
Plant erosion control, landscape, and tree protection, route set-up, and signs of areas to be saved.
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Excavation Work
Eliminate existing surfaces, excavate, reuse topsoil and carry away inappropriate materials or surplus soil.
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Grading to Specifications
Determine finish grades with the help of laser equipment, prepare the correct drainage slopes and profile surfaces according to engineering plans or local code requirements.
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Compaction & Testing
Place base materials in lifts, compact them to the desired density and check compaction of materials against specifications by testing where necessary.
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Final Inspection & Handoff
Local inspection of work undertaken, final grade check, clean up and liaising on subsequent construction with other contractors.
Timeline: Small projects (Less than 500 sq ft): 1-2 days. Massive works: 3-7 days based on the soil and the quantity of soil.
Why Choose El Dorado Pavers for Groundwork?
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Civil Engineering Knowledge
The team we have comprises soil mechanics, drainage engineering and compaction requirements. We do not simply relocate dirt, but we design foundations. -
Permitted & Code-Compliant
We deal with grading permits where necessary, and forge inspections and compliance with Los Angeles County grading ordinances and erosion control requirements. -
Underground Utility Protection
All projects begin with the utility location. We have never damaged a gas line, water main or electrical conduit since we are serious about taking precautions. -
Adequate Residential Site Equipment
Our machines do not tear through landscapes by going through side yards and gates. We do professional grading without huge equipment that destroys properties. -
Cleanup & Restoration Included
We will move the surplus soil, re-cover the disturbed lands, and leave the site prepared for the upcoming stage of construction. Not a bit of rubbish or harsh scarring.
Foundation Work for Every Hardscape Project
Our service-levelling engineering supports every outdoor construction.
Driveway Site Preparation
Surface excavation, the creation of suitable cross-slope drainage and compaction of base materials, as well as the formation of stable platforms on which pavers or concrete can be installed.
Patio Foundation Work
Take off the top soil, drain off the slopes not around the house, install a compacted base and make flat surfaces that will not sink or move with time.
Pool Excavation & Grading
Install dig pool shells, provide access openings, create correct deck elevations, and provide drainage systems at the pool peripheries.
Retaining Wall Foundations
Trenches should be excavated below the frost line, level footings laid, terraced areas should be prepared, and the correct backslope angle against the building walls should be established.
Drainage System Installation
Trenching of French drains, catch basins and surface drains. Installing the pipes on proper slopes, backfill using drainage rocks and reinstatement of surfaces.
Foundation Repair Preparation
Dig around the foundations of buildings to make them waterproof. You will have to dig carefully around buildings to avoid further destruction.
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Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Emergency services available)