Site Prep & Building Pads in Broomfield, CO
Clearing, cutting and building up pads so your builder starts on solid, level ground. The prep work that keeps the rest of the project on schedule.
Start on solid, level ground
A building is only as good as the ground under it. We clear the site, strip topsoil, cut high spots, bring in and place fill where it's needed, and compact it into a pad that's level, square and at the right elevation for your plans.
Most of our site prep is for builders who need the pad ready when their crew shows up. We keep the schedule tight and communicate if the ground throws a surprise.
Site prep services
- Clearing and topsoil stripping
- Sod and grass removal, often a whole yard in a day
- Hauling off spoil and importing fill
- Cut and fill to plan elevations
- Building pads for homes, garages and shops
- Pole barn and post-frame pads
- Gravel pads, parking areas and access drives
- Compaction in lifts for a stable base
Pads for post-frame and shop builders
If you build pole barns, garages or shops, we can have the pad graded and compacted ahead of your crew, then come back for the slab. One call covers the dirt and the concrete.
Rural and acreage sites
Out toward Bennett, Keenesburg and Longmont we do a lot of pads, drives and site work for barns, arenas and outbuildings on larger properties.
Common projects
- Post-frame and pole barns: compacted pads sized to the builder’s plan, often with gravel on top.
- Detached garages and shops: level pads ready for forms and a slab.
- New homes: clearing, stripping and rough grading before the foundation dig.
- Drives and parking: base preparation for gravel or concrete drives, turnarounds and equipment parking.
Why one crew for the whole site
When the same crew digs, preps, trenches, backfills, grades and pours, nothing falls between the cracks. We know where the utilities went, how the backfill was placed and what the base looks like under the slab, and you have one person to call if something needs attention.
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How site prep works
Walk the site
We look at the ground, drainage, access and your plans, then give you a clear bid.
Clear & strip
Vegetation and topsoil come off so the pad sits on stable ground.
Cut, fill & shape
High spots are cut, low spots filled, and the pad is shaped to the right size and elevation.
Compact & check
Fill is compacted in lifts and grades are checked so your builder starts on a level, solid base.
What affects the cost
Every site is different, so we price after seeing the ground. These are the things that move the number most. Estimates are free.
Pad size
A larger footprint means more material to move and compact.
How level the site is
Sloped lots need more cut and fill to create a flat pad.
Imported material
If the site needs fill, road base or gravel brought in, material and trucking add to the price.
Soil conditions
Soft or wet soil may need to be removed and replaced with better material.
Access and distance
Remote or hard-to-reach sites can add time for equipment and trucks.
Add-ons
Drives, parking areas or a slab afterward can be bundled into one job.
Site Prep & Pads across the north Denver metro
Based in Broomfield, we take site prep & pads jobs throughout the north and east metro. Not sure if you're in range? Send the address.
- Broomfield
- Westminster
- Thornton
- Northglenn
- Arvada
- Louisville
- Lafayette
- Longmont
- Commerce City
- Bennett
- Keenesburg
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FAQ
What is included in site prep?
Typically clearing, stripping topsoil, cutting and filling to the right elevation, and compacting the pad. The exact scope depends on your site and plans; we’ll walk it with you and give you a clear bid.
Can you build a pad for a pole barn or shop?
Yes. Pads for pole barns, post-frame buildings, garages and shops are a big part of our work, and we can pour the slab afterward.
Do you haul in fill or gravel?
Yes, we can bring in fill, road base or gravel as needed, and place and compact it to spec.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season and our schedule. Call or send the form and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
How big should a pad be compared to the building?
Pads are usually built a bit larger than the building footprint so there is room to work and for drainage. Your builder’s plans set the exact size.
Is gravel or dirt better for a building pad?
It depends on the building and foundation type. Many post-frame and shop builders want a compacted base with gravel on top. We build to your builder’s spec.
Can you prep a site in winter?
Sometimes. Frozen or very wet ground can limit what can be done. We’ll tell you honestly if waiting will give a better result.
Get your site build-ready.
Send the project details and we’ll follow up to talk through the site, usually the same day.