Site Preparation & Grading in North Central Florida
Every successful build starts with proper site preparation. Knepp Construction & Excavating has prepared sites across North Central Florida since 1995 — handling the earthwork, grading, and drainage that keep your project on schedule and on budget.
Our Site Preparation Services
- Rough and finish grading
- Building pad construction
- Driveway and access road construction
- Drainage and stormwater swales
- Pond building
- Fill dirt import and compaction
Complete Site Preparation
Field Grading
Using GPS machine control and laser for field leveling assures tight tolerances, avoiding substantial water pocketing.
Stormwater & Site Development
Knepp Construction has years of experience building stormwater retention ponds, including rip-rap outfalls, seeding, and stabilization.
Roadways
Depending on the site requirements, we offer roadway construction and maintenance. This includes the spreading and grading of crushed concrete, limerock, asphalt millings, shell, and more.
Bulk Earthmoving
Tractor & Scrapers
In the right circumstances, a tractor and scraper arrangement will replace a dump truck, dozer, and excavator — resulting in more efficient and cost-effective earthmoving.
Need material hauled in or out? See our Trucking page.
Residential & Commercial
From single-family home sites to commercial developments, we scale our crews and equipment to your project. Because clearing, excavation, and crushing are all in-house, you deal with one contractor instead of three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you handle permits?
A: We work with your plans and coordinate with local requirements — ask us during your free quote.
Q: Can you build a pond on my property?
A: Yes, pond building is one of our specialties. We'll assess your soil and drainage on-site.
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: Columbia, Bradford, Union, Clay, and Alachua counties — and the Southeast US — from our base in Lake City, FL.