Site Grading in Palmetto, FL

Site Grading for Palmetto Builders & Property Owners

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

Palmetto and surrounding communities like Ellenton and Terra Ceia offer a mix of residential renovation, new construction, and commercial development. With 14+ completed projects, we provide dependable excavation services across the area.

Our Palmetto 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 Palmetto

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 Palmetto

Our work in Palmetto includes lot preparation for residential builders, drainage correction for established neighborhoods, and commercial site development along US-41 and US-301 corridors.

Commercial excavation along US-41

Palmetto Neighborhoods We Serve

Downtown PalmettoTerra CeiaEllentonRuboniaSnead IslandPiney Point

Zip codes: 34220, 34221

Local Capability

Full-Service Site Work in Palmetto

Most Palmetto 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 Palmetto property from raw ground to build-ready without you having to juggle multiple subcontractors.

Our operators know Manatee County'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 Palmetto.

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Commercial excavation along US-41
Residential lot preparation in Ellenton
Drainage correction for older neighborhoods
Demolition and site cleanup

Recent Work

Site Grading in Palmetto

“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.”

Gulf2Bay Pools

Pool Builder

Site Grading in Palmetto — FAQ

How much does site grading cost in Palmetto?

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 Palmetto and the rest of Manatee County.

Do you serve all of Palmetto?

Yes. We work across Palmetto and surrounding Manatee County, including Downtown Palmetto, Terra Ceia, Ellenton, and the rest of the area. With 14+ completed projects here, our crews already know the local soil and permitting.

Do I need a permit for site grading in Palmetto?

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

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