About Grade

Start with the purpose of the work.

The ground is one part of a wider project. Access, drawings, drainage intent, utilities and the next construction stage all shape the conversation. Grade is a site preparation concept that begins with those questions.

Original concept photograph of an unbranded orange excavator at rest on a graded site — Original generated project concept. Not completed work or owned equipment.

Understand the project

A useful conversation begins with what the work needs to achieve. A general description, location and project stage give the contractor a starting point for asking the right questions.

Make the scope clear

Before deciding to proceed, understand the proposed preparation, materials, interfaces and exclusions. Ask how existing conditions affect the recommendation and what further assessment is needed.

Put the agreement in writing

A project conversation is only the beginning. The scope, price, sequence and terms should be clear in a written proposal before work is agreed.

Start with the scope

Make room for
the next project.

Request an estimate

Start with the purpose of the work.

Understand the project

Make the scope clear

Put the agreement in writing

Make room forthe next project.

Make room for
the next project.