336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
Grading solutions for roads, lots, building pads, and site development across North Carolina
GPS-guided grading equipment holds tight tolerances across large site footprints.
Slopes and cross grades are set correctly the first time, preventing ponding and erosion.
Properly graded subbase means paving and concrete crews can start on schedule.
Getting grades right before the next phase starts eliminates costly corrections later.
Grading is sequenced with excavation, stone base, and utility installation so no phase waits on another.
We handle everything from access road grading to full commercial lot grading and pad prep.
Grading handled alongside clearing, excavation, and fine grading by the same crew.
Surface grades verified against civil plans before handing off to paving or foundation crews.
Grading in construction is the process of shaping and leveling the ground surface to a set of design elevations, slopes, and drainage patterns specified in the civil engineering plans. It follows mass excavation and precedes stone base installation, paving, and foundation work. Where excavation moves large volumes of material, grading is about surface accuracy — shaping what’s left into a stable, properly draining base for the next phase of construction.
A grading contractor shapes the site surface to design grade after bulk earthwork is complete. This includes establishing finished subgrade elevations, cutting and filling to match the civil plans, shaping drainage swales and retention areas, and preparing pads and road subgrades for paving or concrete. On most commercial sites, the grading contractor is also responsible for compacting the finished subgrade to geotechnical specifications before stone base or paving begins.
Grading work is required on virtually every commercial and industrial construction project. New building pads, parking lots, access roads, detention basins, and utility corridors all require the ground surface to be precisely shaped before the next phase can begin. Road grading and asphalt grading subbase preparation are among the most common grading scopes on commercial sites, since pavement performance depends heavily on the accuracy and stability of the graded subbase beneath it.
We review civil drawings and establish grade stakes or GPS control points across the site before any grading equipment moves in.
We bring the site to within a few tenths of finished grade, shaping major cuts and fills and establishing drainage flow directions.
Unstable or soft areas are identified and addressed before final grades are set, reducing the risk of settling after paving or foundation placement.
We bring the surface to finished design grade, holding tight tolerances across building pads, road subgrades, and lot areas.
Surface elevations are checked against the civil plans before we hand off to paving, concrete, or foundation crews
Road grading and asphalt grading preparation require tighter tolerances than general site grading, because pavement thickness and drainage performance depend on a uniform, well-compacted subbase. We grade road subgrades to the cross slope and elevation called out in the design, then verify the surface before stone base and paving begin. Poor road grading is one of the most common causes of premature pavement failure, and it’s a problem that shows up long after the job is done.
Commercial lot grading shapes parking areas, building pads, and landscape zones to drain properly and meet finished elevation requirements. We establish drainage flow toward catch basins, swales, and detention areas, and ensure building pads are set at the correct elevation relative to finished floor and site drainage. Lot grading done correctly prevents standing water, pavement failure, and drainage complaints after the site is occupied.
Our grading fleet includes motor graders for road and large area surface work, dozers for rough grade and bulk shaping, and compact graders and skid steers for tighter areas and pad work. We run GPS grade control on our primary grading equipment, which improves surface accuracy, reduces stakeout time, and limits the number of passes needed to reach finished grade.
Every grading scope has a drainage component built into it. Surface grades are set to direct water toward designed outlets, preventing ponding on pads and pavement and reducing erosion between grading and final paving. We work from the civil drainage plan and flag any field conditions that conflict with the design before finishing grades so corrections can be made before paving or concrete crews arrive.
Soft spots in the subgrade, incorrect drainage slopes, and grade creep across large site areas are the most common grading problems on commercial projects. We address subgrade issues before finishing grades, check cross slopes and drainage directions throughout the work, and verify final elevations against the civil plan before calling a phase complete.
Grading sits at the center of most construction schedules, with excavation upstream and paving, utilities, and foundations downstream. We work closely with the GC to phase grading so each area is ready when the next trade needs it, rather than waiting to grade the whole site before any other work can begin.
At the end of each grading phase, we walk the site with your team, confirm surface grades against the civil drawings, and document any areas flagged for attention before paving or foundation work starts. Compaction records and grade verification data are available on request.
Ace Avant has completed grading scopes on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout North Carolina, working alongside GCs, developers, and civil engineers who need a grading company that holds grades and keeps a schedule.
Grading is the process of shaping and leveling the ground surface to design elevations and drainage slopes, typically completed after mass excavation and before stone base, paving, or foundation work begins.
A grading contractor shapes the site subgrade to civil plan specifications, establishes drainage slopes, prepares building pads and road subgrades, and verifies surface grades before handing off to the next trade.
Excavation moves large volumes of material to bring the site near design elevation. Grading refines the surface to precise finished grades, drainage slopes, and pad elevations after the bulk earthwork is done.
Common grading equipment includes motor graders, dozers, and compact graders. GPS grade control systems are used to improve accuracy and reduce the number of passes needed to reach finished grade.
Lot grading is the shaping of a commercial or industrial property to design elevation, including building pads, parking areas, and drainage flow paths.
Road grading is the preparation of a road subgrade to the elevation, cross slope, and compaction requirements specified in the road design, prior to stone base and asphalt paving.