Grading Plans for Los Angeles Properties
Every project starts with understanding the land. We figure out how your land slopes, where water goes, and what needs to move.
What a grading plan does
A grading plan shows the existing topography and your proposed changes. It tells the city how you're going to shape the land, where you're going to put structures, and how water is going to move across the property.
In Los Angeles, the city wants to see a grading plan for almost any significant construction project. It helps them understand how your project fits with the neighborhood and whether you're handling water correctly.
For hillside properties in Los Angeles, the grading plan becomes even more important. Hillside cities like Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu want to make sure you're decreasing cross flow runoff and that your slopes are stable.
We work with your architect to make sure the grading plan matches your project. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one.
What goes into a grading plan
- Existing and proposed contours
- Property line dimensions and setbacks
- Building pad elevations
- Curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements
- Storm drain connections and drainage patterns
- Cut and fill calculations
Where we work
We create grading plans for properties across Los Angeles County. From flat lots in the beach cities to sloped properties in the hills.
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Whether you're building on a flat lot or working with a hillside, we can help with your grading plan.
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