From raw wooded land to construction-ready building pads — we provide complete site preparation including clearing, grading, compaction, and drainage for Portland residential and commercial projects.
Built for Portland’s unique landscape & regulations.
WHY LAND MANAGEMENT MATTERS
Proper site preparation prevents costly future problems. Our team handles grading, soil stabilization, and erosion control on Portland’s unique clay soils and variable terrain.
OUR PROCESS
Vegetation clearing and grubbing (root removal)
Topsoil stripping and stockpiling
Rough grading and cut-and-fill earthwork
Building pad creation and compaction
Slope stabilization and retaining wall preparation
Drainage swales and French drain installation
Driveway and access road grading
Foundation excavation preparation
See the dramatic transformations we deliver for Portland-area property owners.
Dense overgrown lot with blackberry and brush
Clean, graded, usable land ready for development
How It Works
From first call to final walkthrough, we handle every detail so you don’t have to.
We review site plans, soils reports, and topographic surveys.
All vegetation, stumps, and root systems are removed to specified depth.
Organic topsoil is stripped and stockpiled for later finish grading.
Cut-and-fill earthwork brings the site to design elevation, managing Portland’s frequent slope changes.
Subgrade is compacted to engineer-specified density (typically 95% Proctor).
Swales, French drains, and catch basins installed per civil engineering plans.
Heavy Equipment
We run a modern fleet of purpose-built land clearing equipment – ensuring every project is completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule.
Most Popular
Mass earthmoving and rough grading
Precision digging, trenching, and material placement
Subgrade compaction to specified density
Final finish grading for precise drainage slopes
Soil export and import logistics
Than manual clearing crews
Six compelling reasons Portland property owners choose us for their land clearing projects.
GPS-guided machine grading for sub-inch accuracy on complex Portland topography
Deep knowledge of Portland's clay and silt loam soil behavior
Coordination with civil engineers and GCs for seamless project handoff
Compaction testing and documentation for permit and lender requirements
Drainage solutions designed for Portland's 37-inch annual rainfall
Licensed Oregon CCB contractor — required for all grading work over $2,000
Common Questions
Yes. Grading permits are required in the City of Portland for cut or fill volumes exceeding 50 cubic yards, or for any grading on slopes greater than 15%. Washington and Clackamas Counties have similar thresholds. We help you determine permit requirements during the planning phase.
A standard single-family residential site prep in Portland (clearing + rough grading + drainage) typically takes 3–7 days depending on lot size, slope, and existing vegetation. More complex sites with significant cut-and-fill may take 2–3 weeks.
Absolutely — we prefer it. We work from engineer-stamped grading plans, coordinate with GCs on scheduling, and provide compaction test reports required for permit sign-off. Our project managers are experienced with Portland’s building inspection requirements.
WHERE WE WORK
Gresham
Troutdale
Sandy
Boring
Wood Village
Fairview
Beaverton
Tualatin
Sherwood
Tigard
Banks
Hillsboro
Forest Grove
Cornelius
Lake Oswego
Milwaukie
Oregon City
Canby
Wilsonville
West Linn
Gladstone
Molalla
Call us or schedule online. We’ll come to your property, assess the site, and provide a detailed written quote at no cost, no obligation.
