Precision grading design that balances cut and fill, protects drainage, meets ADA standards, and delivers constructible surfaces. From single building pads to complex multi-elevation sites, we engineer grading that works on paper and in the field.
Grading design is where three decades of field experience make the biggest difference. The difference between a site that drains correctly, hits ADA tolerances, and balances earthwork, versus one that costs an extra $100,000 to fix during construction, comes down to how carefully the design was engineered in the first place.
Our grading work is built on a rare combination: licensed Professional Engineering expertise paired with LSIT-level survey understanding. We know what the survey crew needs to stake out, we know what the earthwork contractor needs to build, and we know where grading designs fail when they hit the field.
Nine integrated deliverables covering every aspect of grading and earthwork engineering.
Pad elevations, corner spot grades, minimum 2% slopes away from structures, and integration with the surrounding grading plan for consistent drainage.
High point and low point elevations, maximum 2% cross-slope, ADA path of travel verification, and inlet placement at all collection points.
Centerline profiles, cross-slopes, crown elevations, superelevation where required, and NCDOT-compliant tie-ins to existing pavement.
Full earthwork quantity calculations with TIN surface modeling. Cut/fill balance optimization to minimize haul and reduce construction costs.
Complete spot elevation layout at all critical points: building corners, curb returns, pavement breakpoints, manholes, and property corners.
Retaining wall height analysis, top/bottom of wall elevations, global stability coordination, and detail integration with the grading plan.
Sediment & erosion control plans meeting NCDEQ and local jurisdiction standards. Construction sequence, silt fence, check dams, and stabilization.
Detailed ADA accessible route verification, running slope under 5%, cross-slope under 2%, with all critical elevations documented for inspection.
Proposed contour generation, slope color analysis, and flagging of any areas exceeding maximum slopes for erosion control or accessibility.
Our rare dual credential, licensed Professional Engineer plus Land Surveyor in Training, means we understand grading from both the design side and the field stake-out side.
All grading work produced in Autodesk Civil 3D with TIN surface modeling, automated cut/fill reports, and clean contour output that contractors can actually build from.
Our proprietary library of 531 pre-vetted construction details accelerates drafting and ensures consistency across every set of grading plans we produce.
From single pad grading to complete site redesigns, we can help.