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Excavating, Grading & Earthwork in Coatesville, PA

Aaron Builder Boss offers precise excavating, grading, and earthwork services throughout Coatesville, PA and surrounding areas. From residential lot preparation to trenching for utilities, our site development services are built on accuracy, efficiency, and full compliance with Chester County construction standards. Whether preparing for a new foundation, leveling terrain, or installing drainage systems, we provide the groundwork necessary to support a structurally sound and long-lasting build.

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Site Preparation and Lot Clearing in Coatesville

Before any structure can go up, the land beneath it must be properly cleared and shaped. We handle full lot preparation, including removal of brush, trees, debris, and any existing slabs or outbuildings. In rural or undeveloped parts of Coatesville, this often involves navigating uneven or wooded terrain.



Our excavation crews use tracked machinery and site-specific planning to avoid disturbing property boundaries, utilities, or protected areas. Once the site is cleared, we establish cut and fill areas and grade the land to meet the structural and drainage requirements of the proposed build.

Foundation Excavation and Footing Trenches

Foundation excavation is a core service for new homes, additions, garages, and accessory structures across Coatesville. This work includes digging footers, foundation trenches, and basement or crawlspace cutouts according to engineered plans.



We evaluate soil conditions, slope stability, and compaction requirements before excavation begins, ensuring the footing depth and width meet both code and project-specific load-bearing demands. Once trenches are dug and approved for inspection, they’re prepared for concrete pours or block foundation installation.

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Grading for Drainage, Slopes, and Erosion Control

Proper grading is essential to prevent water intrusion and landscape damage in Coatesville’s varied terrain. Whether you’re building on a sloped lot or dealing with low-lying areas prone to pooling, our grading services direct runoff away from the foundation and control erosion around the perimeter.



We shape the site to ensure positive drainage and coordinate with surveyors when specific elevation marks or slope percentages are required. Where needed, we install swales, drainage channels, and gravel base layers to reinforce soil integrity during construction and long after the project is complete.

Utility Trenching and Infrastructure Access

Many construction projects require access trenches for underground utilities, including water, sewer, electric, and gas. Aaron Builder Boss provides precision trenching services to install or relocate service lines without disrupting nearby structures or utilities.


We work with local utility companies in Coatesville to confirm line locations and depths before excavation. All trenching is performed to specification, with proper bedding materials, slope control, and backfilling once installations are complete. These trenches often support later connections for plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems during new home construction or additions.

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Retaining and Backfilling with Proper Soil Compaction

After major excavation or grading is completed, backfilling must be done with compacted fill to support the foundation, prevent future settling, and protect against erosion. We use site-appropriate backfill material—whether structural fill, clean stone, or native soil—and compact it in layers to meet compaction test standards if required.



In areas with elevation changes or unstable ground, retaining features or slope reinforcement may be necessary. We can incorporate retaining walls or geotextile stabilization as part of your site development plan to ensure long-term structural safety.

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