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Site Preparation & Cleanup

The First Phase of a Successful Landscape Transformation

Every high-quality landscaping project starts with proper preparation. Before new plants, sod, irrigation, pavers, lighting, or other features are installed, the property needs to be cleared, protected, graded, and prepared for construction.

Our Site Preparation & Cleanup service is designed for complete landscape transformations where careful demolition, removal, grading, and property protection are essential to getting the project started correctly.

  • Land clearing and cleanup
  • Grading and leveling
  • Demolition and removal
  • Protection of areas that remain
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What We Do

Site Preparation May Include

  • Land clearing and site cleanup
  • Grading and leveling uneven areas
  • Removing existing pavers and hardscapes
  • Removing old or damaged irrigation systems
  • Removing existing sod and grass
  • Removing mulch and landscape rock
  • Removing unwanted plants and shrubs
  • Tree and stump removal when required
  • Removing old landscape edging and borders
  • Fence removal when necessary for the project
  • Removal of damaged or unwanted landscape materials
  • Excavation and soil preparation
  • Correcting slopes and preparing elevations
  • Preparing areas for drainage improvements
  • Preparing soil for new sod and planting beds
  • Preparing foundations for pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, and other hardscapes
  • Debris collection, hauling, and disposal
  • Final cleanup before the next phase begins

Protecting Your Property During Construction

Not every landscape renovation requires everything to be removed. When portions of the existing property need to remain, protecting them becomes an important part of our preparation process.

Depending on the project, we can install ground protection mats before bringing skid steers and other equipment onto the property. These mats help reduce unnecessary damage and soil compaction while allowing our crews to move materials and equipment through the job site.

We also take precautions around existing driveways, walkways, irrigation, trees, landscaping, fences, structures, and other areas that will remain as part of the finished property.

Preparing for What Comes Next

Site preparation isn't simply about tearing things out. It's about creating the right foundation for everything we're going to build.

Once the property is properly cleared and prepared, we can move into the next phases of your landscape transformation, including landscape design, irrigation, planting, rock or mulch, sod, pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls, fire pits, pergolas, lighting, and drainage.

For larger landscape renovations, getting this first phase right can prevent expensive problems later and help protect your investment for years to come.

How It Fits Together

A Foundation for the Full Project

Site preparation creates the starting point for the systems and finishes that follow.

01Clearing
02Removal
03Grading
04Drainage Prep
05Irrigation Prep
06Planting / Sod
07Hardscape
08Final Cleanup
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Planning a Complete Landscape Transformation?

Whether you're upgrading one area or redesigning your entire property, we can coordinate the different phases of your project—from preparation, design and irrigation to planting, sod, hardscape, drainage and final installation.

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