Land Grading Contractor Services in Atlanta
Precision-Driven Grading for Stronger, Safer Foundations
At Earth Development, land grading isn’t just about moving dirt, it’s about shaping your success from the ground up. As Atlanta’s trusted turnkey site development partner, we specialize in GPS-guided grading services that deliver the exact elevations, drainage paths, and structural stability your commercial, industrial, and mixed-use project requires.
With over 40 years of experience and a fleet of advanced Auto Grade GPS equipment, we help Metro Atlanta general contractors and developers prepare construction-ready sites with unmatched precision, safety, and speed, ensuring that we optimize every acre for maximum return on investment (ROI).
Reshaping Land to Desired Grades
The first step in stable, code-compliant development is proper grading. Earth Development reshapes natural terrain into precise slopes and contours that support efficient construction, reliable drainage, and long-term site integrity.
Our land reshaping services include:
- Cutting and filling to achieve the proposed drawing elevations
- Surface leveling for roads, buildings, and open space
- Drainage swales, embankments, and slope adjustments
- Erosion control integration for ongoing site protection
- Earthen Dam and retention pond construction
- Staged project planning and critical path schedule
Why it matters:
Our GPS-controlled equipment ensures every contour is executed to spec, reducing rework, inspection delays, and cost overruns.
Creating Structural Bearing for Building Foundation Support
Your entire project rests on the integrity of its foundation. That starts with proper grading and compaction. Earth Development prepares structural bearing surfaces that meet, and often exceed, load-bearing standards for large-scale commercial, industrial, and mixed-use builds.
We specialize in:
- Grading to structural fill tolerances
- Soil compaction and moisture control
- Load testing and proof-rolling
- Foundation pad preparation
What you gain:
- Confidence in long-term stability
- Fewer surprises during inspections
- Compliance with geotechnical and code specs
Backfilling of Building Foundations and Walls
After placing your foundation, our grading team returns to backfill and support it with materials and techniques designed to preserve structural integrity and promote site drainage.
Our backfilling process includes:
- Controlled lifts and compaction for proposed fills
- Installation of proper drainage layers and filter fabrics
- Backfill grading for accessibility, slope, and code compliance
Whether it’s retaining walls, basements, or slab-on-grade structures, we ensure every fill is safe, efficient, and engineered to last.
Grading To Accommodate Site Improvements
From parking lots and driveways to utility lines and landscaping, Earth Development grades with the full site plan in mind, ensuring every improvement integrates smoothly.
We prepare your site for:
- Paving, curb, and gutter
- Utility trench grading and bedding
- Stormwater retention and runoff flow paths
- ADA-compliant access and pedestrian areas
The result:
A fully prepped site ready for vertical construction, utilities, and inspection without rework or regrading delays.
Let’s Shape Your Site for Success!
When you need more than just a dirt mover, call Earth Development. We’re the land grading contractor Atlanta’s top general contractors and developers trust for precision execution, proactive communication, and a truly turnkey site prep experience.