A to Z Construction LLC
The First Step to Success — Done Once, Done Right
Site Preparation

The First Step to Success — Done Once, Done Right

Land clearing, rough grading, utility coordination, access roads, and erosion control for new construction across Cedar City and Iron County.

The Challenge

Skipping site prep is the most expensive shortcut in construction

Every contractor has seen it: a homeowner pours a foundation on a poorly prepped site to save time, then watches the framing crew lose two weeks dealing with drainage problems, then watches the inspector reject the work because the access road isn't code-compliant. The "saved" week of prep becomes a four-week delay and tens of thousands in change orders.
Our Approach

Get the site ready before anyone breaks ground

A to Z handles site prep as its own phase with a defined deliverable: a buildable, code-compliant, drained, accessible site ready for the next trade. We coordinate clearing, grading, utilities, permits, and erosion control on a schedule that hands off cleanly to the foundation crew (often also us).
  • Land clearing — trees, brush, structures, debris
  • Stump grinding and root removal
  • Rough grading to design elevation
  • Blue Stakes coordination and utility trenching
  • Access road or construction entrance
  • Erosion control: silt fence, wattle, construction entrance rock
  • Building permit, grading permit, and SWPPP handling
Scope of Work

Site preparation scope

Land Clearing

Selective or full clearing, debris haul-off.

Stump Removal

Grinding to 18 inches below grade for buildable sites.

Rough Grading

Bring the site to design elevation and shape.

Utility Coordination

Locates, trenching, and provider scheduling.

Access Roads

Construction entrances, temporary or permanent.

Permits & Erosion Control

Grading permits, SWPPP, silt-fence installation.

Why A to Z

Why site prep with A to Z saves money

No Delays Downstream

Properly prepped sites don't surprise the framer, plumber, or inspector.

Permit-Ready

Grading permit and erosion-control plan handled before crews arrive.

Bundled Pricing

Combining site prep with foundation or concrete saves on mobilization.

Documented for Resale

Clear records of what was done, helpful for future inspections and sales.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Q.What's included in site preparation?

Land clearing (trees, brush, structures), rough grading, utility location and coordination, access road construction, erosion control installation, and permit handling. Whatever the site needs to be ready for vertical construction.

Q.Do you handle tree and stump removal?

Yes. We can selectively clear, stump-grind, and haul off material — or coordinate with arborists for tree preservation where it makes sense.

Q.Do you coordinate with utility companies?

Yes. We submit Blue Stakes locate requests, coordinate trenching with power, gas, water, and telecom providers, and handle the inspection and tie-in scheduling.

Q.Why does site prep matter so much for cost?

Roughly 30% of construction cost overruns trace back to inadequate site prep. Skipping the prep to save a few thousand routinely costs five times that in change orders, schedule delays, and rework.

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