Building Pad Contractor · Northern California
A building pad is the foundation of your foundation. We construct engineered pads with proper compaction, drainage, and sub-base prep so your structure starts on solid ground.
Engineered for Your Structure
Pads are designed to the geotechnical report — specific compaction percentages, engineered fill or native material, and drainage details that match your foundation type. Slab, crawl space, or full basement: the pad is built accordingly.
Compaction, Testing, and Certification
We achieve specified compaction with proper equipment, moisture control, and lift thickness. Third-party testing and certification are coordinated as required by your structural engineer and building department.
Pad Work for Homes, ADUs, and Outbuildings
From a 3,000 sq ft custom home pad to a compact ADU pad or a detached shop, we scale the approach to the project. Each pad is graded, compacted, and finished to the exact elevation and slope your plans specify.
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Answers to the questions we hear most.
How much does a building pad cost?+
Building pad costs vary widely by size, soil conditions, and access. A typical residential pad ranges from $15,000 to $75,000+, with steep or remote sites at the higher end. We provide a line-item estimate after a site visit.
Do you handle geotechnical reports and testing?+
We work directly with your geotechnical engineer and coordinate third-party compaction testing. If you don't have a geotech yet, we can recommend trusted firms we've worked with across Northern California.
Can you build a pad for a future project?+
Yes — many clients grade and pad a site months or years before construction. We can build a temporary or permanent pad with erosion control and drainage that holds until you're ready to build.
"Discipline you can feel in every finished detail."
Every project we finish becomes a reference for the next one. Read what our clients say.
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