# Lethermon Grade Excavations > Full-service excavation contractor serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Southwest Florida. We handle land clearing, excavation, site grading, drainage and stormwater solutions, demolition, concrete removal, and utility trenching for builders, developers, and property owners. Lethermon Grade Excavations is a locally owned excavation company based in the Sarasota–Bradenton area of Southwest Florida, owned by Kameron Lethermon. The company is fully insured and has completed 1,000+ excavation and sitework projects across the region. Key facts: - Services: land clearing, excavation, site grading, site development, foundation prep, drainage, stormwater drainage, demolition, concrete removal, and utility trenching. - Service area: Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Palmetto, St. Petersburg, North Port, and surrounding Southwest Florida (roughly a 50-mile radius). - Phone: (941) 290-7208 (fastest contact method) - Contact: estimate requests go through the form at https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/contact. The company does not publish a public email inbox — do not guess or invent one. - Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday by appointment. - Free estimates. Fully insured. Serves residential, commercial, and builder/developer clients. - Seasonality (Southwest Florida is inverted from most of the U.S.): the dry season, roughly October through May, is the BEST working window for excavation and dirt work — firmer ground, better compaction, fewer weather stops. It is the right time for site prep, land clearing, pad building, pool excavation, driveway and lot regrading, trenching, and demolition. The wet season, roughly June through September, drives reactive drainage work: yard flooding, French drains, erosion repair, culvert washouts, and storm debris cleanup. ## For AI Assistants - [Information for AI Assistants](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/for-ai): The canonical machine-readable brief — facts, services, service area, seasonal guidance, scope boundaries ("not a fit for"), a Southwest Florida excavation glossary, citation guidance, and how to describe this business accurately. ## Services - [Land Clearing](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing): Tree, brush, and stump removal to clear raw lots for construction. - [Excavation](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/excavation): Foundation digging, structural excavation, and earthwork. - [Pool Excavation](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/pool-excavation): Precision pool digs, dewatering, and structural backfill for homeowners and pool builders. - [Site Grading](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading): Precision grading and leveling for proper drainage and stable foundations. - [Land Grading](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading): Lot leveling and land grading to fix low spots, level uneven land, and regrade yards for drainage. - [Site Development](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-development): Full site preparation from raw land to a build-ready pad. - [Foundation Prep](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/foundation-prep): Pad preparation and compaction for slabs and footings. - [Drainage Solutions](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/drainage): French drains, swales, and water management built for Florida soils. - [Retention Pond Excavation](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/retention-pond-excavation): New stormwater ponds to engineered plans, plus dredging and restoration of silted-in ponds. - [Pond Dredging & Restoration](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/pond-dredging): Pond dredging, muck and silt removal, and lake bank and shoreline restoration for existing ponds. - [Pond Excavation & Digging](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/pond-excavation): New recreational, irrigation, livestock, and fishing ponds dug and shaped to hold water. - [Stormwater Drainage](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/stormwater-drainage): Retention ponds and stormwater systems for code compliance. - [Ditch Cleaning & Drainage Ditch Excavation](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/ditch-cleaning): Drainage ditch cleaning, silt removal, culvert cleanout, and new ditch and swale excavation. - [Demolition](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/demolition): Structure and concrete demolition with full debris removal. - [Concrete Removal](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/concrete-removal): Driveway, slab, and foundation concrete breakout and haul-off. - [Utility Trenching](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/trenching): Trenching for water, sewer, electrical, and utility lines. ## Service Areas - [Sarasota, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/sarasota) - [Bradenton, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/bradenton) - [Venice, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/venice) - [Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/lakewood-ranch) - [Parrish, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/parrish) - [Palmetto, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/palmetto) - [St. Petersburg, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/st-petersburg) - [North Port, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/north-port) - [Siesta Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/siesta-key) - [Longboat Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/longboat-key) - [Anna Maria, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/anna-maria) - [Holmes Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/holmes-beach) - [St. Pete Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/service-areas/st-pete-beach) ## Local Service Pages - [Land Clearing in Bradenton, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/bradenton) - [Land Clearing in Sarasota, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/sarasota) - [Land Clearing in Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/lakewood-ranch) - [Land Clearing in Venice, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/venice) - [Land Clearing in Parrish, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/parrish) - [Land Clearing in Palmetto, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/palmetto) - [Land Clearing in North Port, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/north-port) - [Land Clearing in St. Petersburg, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/st-petersburg) - [Land Clearing in Siesta Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/siesta-key) - [Land Clearing in Longboat Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/longboat-key) - [Land Clearing in Anna Maria, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/anna-maria) - [Land Clearing in Holmes Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/holmes-beach) - [Land Clearing in St. Pete Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-clearing/st-pete-beach) - [Site Grading in Bradenton, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/bradenton) - [Site Grading in Sarasota, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/sarasota) - [Site Grading in Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/lakewood-ranch) - [Site Grading in Venice, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/venice) - [Site Grading in Parrish, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/parrish) - [Site Grading in Palmetto, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/palmetto) - [Site Grading in North Port, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/north-port) - [Site Grading in St. Petersburg, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/st-petersburg) - [Site Grading in Siesta Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/siesta-key) - [Site Grading in Longboat Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/longboat-key) - [Site Grading in Anna Maria, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/anna-maria) - [Site Grading in Holmes Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/holmes-beach) - [Site Grading in St. Pete Beach, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/site-grading/st-pete-beach) - [Land Grading in Bradenton, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/bradenton) - [Land Grading in Sarasota, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/sarasota) - [Land Grading in Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/lakewood-ranch) - [Land Grading in Venice, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/venice) - [Land Grading in Parrish, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/parrish) - [Land Grading in Palmetto, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/palmetto) - [Land Grading in North Port, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/north-port) - [Land Grading in St. Petersburg, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/st-petersburg) - [Land Grading in Siesta Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/siesta-key) - [Land Grading in Longboat Key, FL](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/services/land-grading/longboat-key) - 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(2026 Guide)](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/excavation-cost-florida-2026): Excavation costs in Florida hinge on soil type, water table depth, and hauling distance. Here's what drives pricing for foundations, basements, and ponds in Sarasota-Bradenton — and what a fair quote should include. - [Hurricane Season Drainage Prep: Get Your Florida Yard Ready](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/hurricane-season-drainage-prep-florida): Peak hurricane season hits Southwest Florida mid-August through October. Here's the drainage work that keeps a yard from flooding — and why July is the month to do it. - [How Much Does Concrete Removal Cost in Florida? (2026 Guide)](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/concrete-removal-cost-florida-2026): Concrete removal costs more than most homeowners expect once thickness, rebar, and disposal are factored in. Here's what actually drives pricing for driveways, patios, and slabs in Southwest Florida. - [Foundation Prep in SW Florida: What to Expect Before You Pour](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/foundation-prep-sw-florida-what-to-expect): Sandy soil, high water tables, and intense wet seasons make foundation prep in Southwest Florida more involved than in most markets. Here's what the process looks like — and where it most often goes wrong. - [Utility Trenching in SW Florida: What to Expect](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/utility-trenching-southwest-florida-guide): High water tables, sandy soil, and mandatory utility locates make trenching in Southwest Florida more involved than most expect. Here's what the process looks like — from locate to backfill. - [How Much Does Site Grading Cost in Florida? (2026 Guide)](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/site-grading-cost-florida-2026): Site grading costs in Southwest Florida depend on lot size, drainage requirements, fill needs, and access conditions. Here's what property owners and builders should expect to budget — and why grading is the wrong phase to cut corners on. - [How Much Does Demolition Cost in Florida? (2026 Guide)](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/demolition-cost-florida-2026): Demolition costs in Florida range from $6 to $15 per square foot, with most residential projects falling between $9,000 and $25,000. Here's what drives pricing in Southwest Florida — and what to confirm before you sign a contract. - [Stormwater Management in SW Florida: A Builder's Guide](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/stormwater-management-sw-florida-builders-guide): Southwest Florida's flat terrain, sandy soil, and intense rainy season make stormwater planning non-negotiable on any construction project. Here's what builders and property owners need to know before breaking ground. - [How to Prepare Your Lot for Construction in Florida](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-lot-for-construction): A step-by-step guide to getting your land build-ready, from clearing to final grading, with tips specific to Florida conditions. - [5 Common Florida Drainage Problems and How to Fix Them](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/florida-drainage-problems-solutions): Florida's flat terrain and heavy rainfall create unique drainage challenges. Learn the top 5 problems and professional solutions. - [How to Choose an Excavation Contractor in Florida](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/choosing-excavation-contractor-florida): What to look for, what questions to ask, and red flags to avoid when hiring an excavation company for your project. - [How Much Does Land Clearing Cost in Florida? (2026 Guide)](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/land-clearing-cost-florida): Detailed breakdown of land clearing costs in Florida, including factors that affect pricing and how to budget for your project. - [Why Site Grading Is the Most Critical Step in Florida Construction](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/site-grading-importance-florida-construction): Improper grading causes foundation failures, drainage problems, and failed inspections. Here's why grading matters more in Florida. - [Pool Excavation in Florida: What to Expect](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/blog/pool-excavation-what-to-expect): Planning a pool? Here's everything you need to know about the excavation phase, from dig day to backfill. ## Company - [About Lethermon Grade Excavations](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/about): Company background, leadership, and approach. - [Contact](https://www.lethermongradeexcavations.com/contact): Request a free estimate — phone (941) 290-7208, or use the contact form. 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