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Site Preparation & Land Grading Services

Precision Grading & Land Clearing for a Strong Construction Foundation

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Start Your Project with Proper Site Preparation

Bellhouse Excavating handles full site preparation, including stripping topsoil, rough grading, land shaping, and excavation for foundations, roads, and drainage. Proper site prep sets your project up for long-term success.

  • Land clearing and rough grading
  • Building pad and roadbed preparation
  • Drainage and ditching improvements
  • Foundation and trench excavation

Site Prep & Grading Includes

Everything required to turn raw land into a build-ready site.

Topsoil Stripping

Removal of organics and topsoil to expose stable subgrade.

Rough & Final Grading

We shape the land for proper drainage and building layout.

Building Pad Prep

Creation of level, compacted pads for shops, barns, and homes.

Ditching & Drainage

Ditches and swales to manage water and protect structures.

Equipment Used for Site Preparation

Heavy equipment and transport resources for efficient site clearing, grading, and earthmoving.

Dozer

Dozer

Used for bulk earthmoving, stripping topsoil, rough grading, and shaping building pads.

Excavator

Excavator

Handles excavation, trenching, material placement, and detailed site shaping.

Skid Steer

Skid Steer

Used for fine grading, cleanup, material handling, and preparing surfaces for construction.

Off-Road Dump Truck

Off-Road Dump Truck

Moves material efficiently around the site without relying on public road access.

Tri-Axle Dump Truck

Tri-Axle Dump Truck

Hauls excavated material off-site and delivers fill, granular base, and aggregates as needed.

Laser & GPS Grade Control

Laser & GPS Grade Control

Ensures accurate elevations, slopes, and consistent grading across the site.

Our Site Preparation Process

Organized, efficient, and built around your project schedule.

Site Walk & Planning

We review drawings, grades, and drainage needs.

Topsoil Removal

Stripping and stockpiling or hauling of topsoil as required.

Rough Grading

We shape the land to match proposed elevations.

Pad & Access Prep

We create stable access roads and building pads.

Final Grading

Final shaping for drainage and site usability.

Service Area

Site preparation and grading services available throughout Brant County and surrounding regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, helpful answers for builders and homeowners.

Yes, we regularly prepare sites for new homes, shops, and agricultural buildings.

Yes, grading and ditching for drainage is a core part of site prep.

Yes, we work directly from survey and engineering drawings.

What Our Customers Say

Real feedback from homeowners, builders, and contractors we’ve worked with.

Very impressed with Bellhouse Excavating. They did a great job digging my pond and refreshing the gravel driveway. Incredible customer service going beyond what was expected. Highly recommend this business.

Annvia Google

They did a great job for the excavation and backfill of our addition renovation. We have no complaints.

M Cvia Google

These guys are professionals! They show up on time, quote the scope of work and get it done. Everything was handled by Darryl and his guys and they worked until the job was completed to our satisfaction. No skipping out early for these guys.

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