Precision site grading for residential lots, building pads, and drainage correction across Augusta and the CSRA. We move Georgia red clay right so your project has a solid foundation. Free on-site estimates.
EVO Clear & Grade provides site grading services for residential, agricultural, and light commercial properties throughout Augusta, GA and the surrounding CSRA region. From rough grading a raw lot before construction to finish grading around a completed home, we handle every stage of site preparation.
Grading in Augusta means working with Georgia red clay — one of the more challenging soils in the Southeast. It compacts hard when dry, becomes slippery when wet, and moves water in ways that can cause serious drainage problems if not handled correctly. We know how this soil behaves and how to shape it so your property drains properly and stays stable under load.
Every grading project starts with a free on-site estimate. We walk the property, assess the existing grade, identify low spots and drainage issues, and give you a clear price for getting it right. No guessing over the phone.
We establish the initial grade for your building site — cutting high spots, filling low spots, and shaping the lot so your foundation contractor has a level, stable pad to work from.
Standing water, flooded yards, and water pooling against foundations are grading problems, not just wet weather. We regrade to direct water away from structures and toward proper drainage.
We prepare building pads for homes, barns, shops, and outbuildings — compacted, level, and ready for your concrete work or foundation system.
Pre-landscaping finish grading, topsoil smoothing, and final site prep so the property is clean and ready for seed, sod, or hardscape.
Building a home in Evans, Grovetown, Augusta, or anywhere in the CSRA? We grade your lot before construction begins — establishing the correct slope for drainage and a solid, level area for your foundation or slab. We work with your builder's timeline and leave the site ready for the next trade.
Many Augusta-area properties suffer from poor drainage due to flat terrain, heavy clay soils, or grading that was done wrong the first time. We correct existing drainage problems by regrading the surface, building up areas that collect water, and redirecting flow away from your home and structures. We also address erosion on sloped properties throughout the CSRA.
We grade and prepare gravel driveways, parking pads, and access roads. Proper driveway grading prevents potholes, washouts, and standing water — problems that are common when drives are installed without adequate base preparation.
Farm ponds, food plots, pasture improvements, and equipment pad preparation across Burke County, Jefferson County, and surrounding agricultural areas. We have the tracked equipment to handle large-scale agricultural grading projects efficiently.
Shops, barns, equipment storage buildings, and outbuildings need a proper compacted pad. We excavate, shape, and compact building pads so your structure has a stable, well-drained base that won't shift or settle unevenly over time.
Construction crews often leave sites with rough, uneven grades and poor drainage. We come in after your builder is done and handle the finish grading — smoothing the yard, correcting any drainage problems left behind, and getting the property ready for landscaping or seeding.
We come to your property, walk the terrain, assess drainage patterns and existing grades, and identify what needs to be moved and where. You get a clear price for the work — not a guess. We typically schedule estimates within 1–2 business days.
We bring the right equipment for your job — track machines for tough terrain and wet conditions, precision attachments for tight areas. We move soil with purpose, shaping the site to drain correctly and support whatever you're building.
When we're done, you have a graded, stable site ready for your builder, landscaper, or next project phase. We communicate throughout the job and don't leave until you're satisfied with the result.
EVO Clear & Grade is based in Burke County and serves property owners throughout the Augusta metro and the wider CSRA. Call to confirm we cover your area.
Site grading often pairs with these services. EVO Clear & Grade also provides:
Straight answers to grading questions we hear from Augusta-area property owners.
Site grading in Augusta typically runs $1,000–$5,000+ for residential lots depending on size, terrain complexity, soil conditions, and whether you need rough grading, finish grading, or both. Drainage correction with significant regrading costs more than basic lot leveling. The only accurate price comes from walking your property — call (706) 360-6627 for a free on-site estimate.
Rough grading is the initial earth-shaping phase — cutting high spots, filling lows, establishing the overall slope and drainage direction for the site. It's done before foundation work or major construction. Finish grading is precision work done at the end — smoothing the surface, establishing final slopes for drainage, and preparing for seeding, sodding, or landscaping. Many projects require both.
Grading permits are often required in Richmond County and Columbia County when earth disturbance exceeds certain thresholds, or when grading is connected to a construction project. Work near wetlands, streams, or sensitive areas may also require Georgia EPD or Army Corps permits. We'll identify likely permit requirements when we walk your property and advise you on who to contact.
Yes — drainage correction is one of the most common grading jobs we do in Augusta. Georgia red clay doesn't drain well and many Augusta-area properties pool water in yards, against foundations, or along fence lines. We assess where water is collecting and why, then regrade the surface to redirect flow away from structures and toward appropriate drainage areas or natural drainages on the property.
A standard residential lot grading job in Augusta typically takes 1–3 days. Larger properties, commercial pads, or significant drainage regrading work may take longer. We'll give you a clear timeline during your estimate and communicate throughout the job so you always know where things stand.
Free on-site estimate. Same-day response. Owner on every job.
Tell us about your property and we'll follow up within one business day to schedule your free on-site estimate.