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Site Work and Grading Sequence

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Site preparation sequence: 1) Survey/staking, 2) Tree protection/clearing, 3) Erosion controls (SWPPP), 4) Demolition, 5) Rough grading, 6) Underground utilities (storm, sewer, water, gas, electric, telecom), 7) Sub-base preparation, 8) Fine grading, 9) Paving/landscaping.

TAGS

site-work grading utilities earthwork sequence

DETAILS

phase

BUILD

category

Site — Earthwork

successor

Foundation work

predecessor

Permits, SWPPP, utility locates

critical holds

["Erosion controls in place","Utility locates verified"]

weather dependency

Soil moisture, frost

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