Site Grading in Longboat Key, FL
Sarasota & Manatee Counties

Site Grading in Longboat Key, FL

several completed projects across Longboat Key and Sarasota & Manatee Counties.

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Site Grading for Longboat Key Builders & Property Owners

Lethermon Grade Excavations provides professional site grading in Longboat Key, Sarasota & Manatee Counties. We provide laser-guided grading that sets exact elevations, compaction, and drainage slopes for foundation pads, driveways, and commercial sites.

Longboat Key is a 12-mile barrier-island town of high-end custom homes and estates, and the excavation work here is premium residential — building pads, pool excavation, driveway and lot grading, and teardown demolition, often on waterfront lots with tight access. We've completed several Longboat Key projects.

Our Longboat Key Site Grading Services Include

Laser-guided rough and fine grading
Building pad preparation
Driveway and parking grading
Drainage slope and swale grading
Soil compaction and testing
Final grade for sod and landscaping

Site Grading Process

How Site Grading Works in Longboat Key

1

Elevation Survey

We review survey data and grading plans to establish exact target elevations.

2

Rough Grade

Earth is moved to approximate final grades with dozers and excavators.

3

Laser Fine Grade

Laser-guided blades bring the surface to spec within fractions of an inch.

4

Compact & Verify

Soil is compacted, elevations verified, and the pad left inspection-ready.

Site Grading Across Longboat Key

Waterfront island work carries its own challenges: high water tables, dewatering, seawall-adjacent grading, and moving equipment onto narrow lots without disturbing neighbors. Our operators handle excavation, site grading, and drainage to the standards Longboat Key's custom builders and homeowners expect.

Waterfront custom home pad prep

Longboat Key Neighborhoods We Serve

Bay IslesCountry Club ShoresLongbeach VillageSleepy LagoonCedars EastButtonwood HarbourEmerald Harbor

Zip codes: 34228

Local Capability

Full-Service Site Work in Longboat Key

Most Longboat Key projects don't stop at site grading. Because we self-perform the full range of site work — including land clearing, land grading, excavation — we can take a Longboat Key property from raw ground to build-ready without you having to juggle multiple subcontractors.

Our operators know Sarasota & Manatee Counties's permitting, soil, and access challenges, and we sequence every phase so nothing stalls your schedule. See the full picture of what we handle in Longboat Key.

  • Waterfront custom home pad prep
  • Pool excavation & dewatering
  • Driveway & lot grading on tight island lots
  • Teardown demolition & haul-off

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Site Grading in Longboat Key

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We've had the pleasure of working with Kam & Lethermon Grade Excavations on multiple pool projects, and they consistently deliver outstanding results. Their excavation team is professional, efficient, and always prepared, which makes a huge difference in keeping our projects on schedule. What stands out most is their attention to detail and commitment to safety. Digging pools and infiltration trenches requires precision, and they handle every job with care and expertise. Communication is seamless — they're responsive, easy to coordinate with, and always willing to adjust to project needs. Thanks to their reliability, we can confidently move forward with our designs knowing the groundwork is in excellent hands.

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Site Grading in Longboat Key — FAQ

How much does site grading cost in Longboat Key?

Grading is priced by lot size and how much cut and fill is needed; most residential pads land in the low-to-mid four figures. We give free, no-obligation on-site estimates throughout Longboat Key and the rest of Sarasota & Manatee Counties.

Do you serve all of Longboat Key?

Yes. We work across Longboat Key and surrounding Sarasota & Manatee Counties, including Bay Isles, Country Club Shores, Longbeach Village, and the rest of the area. With several completed projects here, our crews already know the local soil and permitting.

Do I need a permit for site grading in Longboat Key?

Many site grading projects in Sarasota & Manatee Counties require grading and stormwater permits. We handle the permit coordination as part of the job so nothing stalls your schedule.

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