Grading, Excavating & Dirt Work

What happens below grade determines everything built above it — and getting the ground right is where every solid project starts.

Before any slab gets poured, any foundation gets set, or any drainage problem gets solved, the ground has to be prepared correctly. Grading and excavation work is not visible once a project is complete — but every problem that traces back to it is. Poor drainage that pools water against a foundation. A slab that settles unevenly because the subgrade was not compacted properly. A yard that directs water toward the structure instead of away from it. At Precision Pro Building Co., we have been handling grading, excavating, and dirt work across Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend for over 35 years. We understand that this phase of a project sets the conditions that everything else depends on.

South Texas soil and site conditions have their own characteristics. The clay-heavy soils common in the Corpus Christi area expand and contract with moisture changes, which makes proper grading and compaction particularly important for long-term stability. Flat lots that look manageable can still drain poorly without the right surface grade directing water away from structures. We assess site conditions before any work begins and develop a plan that addresses drainage, elevation, and subgrade preparation based on what the specific site actually requires — not a generic approach applied to every job.

Whether you need a site graded for a new build, a yard regraded to correct drainage problems, excavation for a foundation or utility installation, or general dirt work to prepare a pad or level a surface, we have the experience and equipment to handle it. We serve property owners across Corpus Christi, Portland, Sinton, Robstown, Beeville, and surrounding South Texas communities. Call us at (866) 983-8868 and we will come assess the site and put together a straightforward plan for getting the ground right before anything else goes on top of it.

What We Offer:

Site Grading & Leveling — Land graded to the correct elevation and slope to direct water away from structures and establish a stable, level base for construction.
Excavation for Foundations & Utilities — Digging and earth removal for foundation preparations, utility line installations, and below-grade construction requirements.
Drainage Correction & Regrading — Existing sites assessed for drainage problems and regraded to redirect water flow away from foundations, slabs, and structures.
Subgrade Preparation & Compaction — Subgrade material assessed, prepared, and compacted to the density required to support slabs, pads, and structural loads above.
Dirt Work for Pad & Surface Preparation — General earthmoving and grading to prepare building pads, parking areas, and surfaces for concrete or other construction above grade.
Site Clearing & Rough Grading — Initial site clearing and rough grading to establish the baseline elevation and drainage profile before fine grading and construction begin.
Cut & Fill Operations — Earth cut from high areas and moved to fill low areas to achieve the required grade without excess material hauled off or imported unnecessarily.

Why Choose Precision Pro Building for Grading, Excavating & Dirt Work

35 Years Working South Texas Soil Conditions — Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend have specific soil characteristics — expansive clay, flat topography, and a water table that affects site work differently than inland areas. Jose Flores and the Precision Pro Building Co. crew have been doing grading and excavation in these conditions for decades and understand how to work with them correctly.
Drainage Assessed Before Work Begins — We look at how water moves across your site before we move a single yard of dirt. Grading decisions that do not account for drainage create problems that are expensive to correct after the fact. We plan the grade with water flow as the primary consideration from the start.
Compaction Done to Standard — A subgrade that looks flat is not the same as one that is properly compacted. We compact to the density that the project requires — whether it is a residential pad, a concrete slab, or a foundation preparation — so the material above it has a stable base that does not settle unevenly over time.
Part of a Full Construction Scope — When grading and excavation are part of a larger construction or renovation project, they are managed in coordination with the other phases of work. The site gets prepared at the right stage so concrete, framing, and other trades can move forward on schedule.
Straightforward Site Assessment — We come look at the site, assess the conditions, and tell you exactly what the dirt work scope involves before any equipment shows up. No vague estimates, no scope that expands unexpectedly once work is underway.