Site Preparation and Grading

Site Preparation and Grading in Bentonville

Every build starts with the ground under it, and Virtualstrategist shapes that ground to the engineer’s grading plan. We strip and stockpile topsoil, move earth with cut and fill, and grade the parcel from rough elevations to a finished, compacted subgrade. Pad heights, drainage slopes, and setbacks all land where the plan says they should, because our operators run laser and GPS grade control on the machines.

Why Grading Is Worth Doing Right

• Water goes where you want it. Positive slopes and swales carry runoff away from the foundation, which is critical on Benton County’s clay-heavy lots.
• The pad stays put. Structural fill compacted to 95 percent of maximum dry density by Proctor test keeps slabs and footings from settling.
• The next trade can start. A clean, level subgrade means the concrete and framing crews are not fixing your dirt work.

Our Process

We call 811 for a utility locate, confirm the grading plan, and set silt fence and inlet protection to meet stormwater rules. Then we strip topsoil, balance the cut and fill, and compact engineered fill in lifts. A finish grade to tight tolerance leaves the lot ready for concrete, paving, or sod, and we respread screened topsoil before seeding.

Call (479) 740-9390 for a free assessment on site preparation and grading in Bentonville.