Site Grading & Preparation in Evansville, Indiana.Whether you're building a new home, adding a detached garage, pouring a driveway, or preparing land for a pole barn, your project starts with the ground beneath it. Improper grading is one of the leading causes of foundation problems, standing water, and costly repairs down the road. At J Holt Dirtworks, we get it right from the start. We serve homeowners and small contractors throughout Evansville, Newburgh, Boonville, Mt. Vernon, and the surrounding Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson County areas.What Is Site Grading? Site grading is the process of reshaping and leveling the ground to achieve the correct slope and elevation for your project. Done correctly, it directs water away from structures, prevents pooling, and creates a stable, compacted base that holds up over time. Done wrong, water finds its way into crawl spaces, basements, and foundations — often years after construction.Our Site Grading Process: We start with a site assessment to understand your drainage needs, soil conditions, and what you're building. From there we: Remove excess material or bring in fill as needed. Grade and shape the land to the correct pitch and elevation Compact the subgrade to reduce settling Leave the site clean, level, and ready for the next phase of your project. We work efficiently and communicate throughout — you'll always know where things stand.

Projects We Handle:
New home site preparation, Driveway and parking area grading, Shop, barn, and outbuilding pads, Lot leveling for landscaping or lawn installation, Re-grading around existing structures with drainage problems.