Earthworks & Grading Services in Los Angeles & Southern California
Site preparation that sets the project up for success—grading, shaping, and compaction done with clear scope, safe execution, and inspection-ready results.
Build Starts With the Ground
Earthworks and grading are the foundation of a successful project. If the site isn’t shaped correctly—pad elevation, slope, drainage flow, and compaction—everything that comes after becomes harder, slower, and more expensive.
Suncore Engineering and Construction supports earthwork and grading projects across Southern California with practical field execution and clear coordination—so your project begins with the right base for foundations, utilities, and long-term performance.
What We Do
We move and shape soil to create a stable, buildable site. That includes preparing building pads, cutting and filling to grade, improving drainage flow, compacting to requirements, and coordinating the sequence so utilities and foundations can follow without rework.
Whether it’s a new build, an ADU, a site correction, or a commercial pad, we focus on clean execution and inspection readiness
Earthworks & Grading Services We Provide
Site Clearing & Preparation
Removal of obstructions and practical prep so the site is ready for grading and excavation sequencing.
Cut & Fill / Rough Grading
Balancing soil on site when possible, shaping slopes, and establishing rough elevations for pads and access.
Fine Grading & Finish Prep
Final shaping to meet grade tolerances and prepare for concrete, paving, landscaping, or drainage improvements.
Compaction & Pad Preparation
Subgrade and pad preparation aligned to project requirements, helping reduce settlement and future issues.
Drainage Shaping & Swales
Grading that supports proper water flow away from structures and toward approved drainage paths.
Clear Scope & Schedule
We define inclusions/exclusions and map a realistic timeline around permits, inspections, access constraints, and weather windows.
Why Grading Matters for Permits and Long-Term Performance
Grading isn’t just “moving dirt”—it impacts inspection approvals, drainage performance, and foundation readiness. Proper grading helps prevent pooling water, reduces erosion, supports stable compaction, and creates a clean transition for concrete and utilities.
If your project has tight setbacks, hillside constraints, or drainage concerns, early grading planning prevents expensive corrections later.
Project Types We Support
Ready to Prepare Your Site?
If you need earthworks and grading for a new build, ADU, or site correction, we can review the property and recommend the most practical next steps.