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Pad Sites & Earthwork

East Texas clay soil demands expert handling. BTX Siteworks delivers engineered pad sites with precision compaction and drainage grading to prevent costly foundation failures.

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What's Included

  • Residential home pad site preparation with Kubota SVL 75-2 and Takeuchi TL12V2
  • Barndominium and metal building pads
  • Precision finish grading with Harley Rake (Power Box Rake) on East Texas clay
  • Soil stabilization for expansive East Texas clay
  • Precision laser and GPS grading
  • Import/export of select fill material
  • Compaction testing and certification
  • Root ball and stump extraction with grapple bucket attachments

Why BTX Siteworks

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Prevent foundation failure caused by East Texas "gumbo clay"
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Compact track loaders minimize ground disturbance during pad prep
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Harley Rake delivers smooth, compactable red clay surfaces in a single pass
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Grapple buckets extract stumps, roots, and boulders for clean building surfaces
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Proper drainage grading protects your investment for decades

Our Equipment In Action

Kubota SVL 75-2 with Harley Rake — pad site grading on East Texas red clay

Watch our Kubota SVL 75-2 with Harley Rake (Power Box Rake) precision grading a barndominium pad site on East Texas red clay — pulverizing clods and delivering a smooth, compactable building surface.

Top Markets for Pad Sites & Earthwork

We actively provide pad sites & earthwork services in Tyler, Longview, and surrounding communities. See our local service areas below.

Mineola Pad Sites & Earthwork
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Longview Pad Sites & Earthwork
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Kilgore Pad Sites & Earthwork
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Lindale Pad Sites & Earthwork
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is pad site preparation so important in East Texas?
East Texas is underlaid by expansive clay soils ("gumbo clay") that swell when wet and crack when dry. This cyclical movement causes foundation cracking, wall separation, and structural damage. Proper pad site engineering — stripping topsoil, over-excavating clay, importing select fill, and precision compaction — prevents these catastrophic failures.
What does a residential pad site cost in East Texas?
Residential pad sites typically range from $5,000–$20,000 depending on the size of the building footprint, amount of fill required, and soil conditions. Large commercial pads scale proportionally. We provide detailed, itemized quotes after an on-site assessment.
How long does a pad site take to complete?
Most residential pad sites are completed in 3–7 days, depending on weather, soil conditions, and the volume of material that needs to be imported or exported. Commercial pads may take 2–4 weeks.
Do you provide compaction testing?
Yes. We perform compaction testing in measured lifts to ensure the subgrade meets engineering specifications. This documentation is often required by lenders and building inspectors before foundation work can begin.
Can you prepare a pad site for a barndominium?
Absolutely. Metal building and barndominium pads require specific engineering considerations for anchor bolt placement and load distribution. We work directly with your builder to ensure the pad meets exact specifications.

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Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching

Professional land clearing, brush removal, and eco-friendly forestry mulching for residential and commercial properties across East Texas.

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Driveway Construction

Durable gravel driveways, crushed stone roads, and access road construction engineered to withstand East Texas weather.

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Custom Ponds & Lakes

Professional pond and small lake construction for recreation, livestock, stormwater management, and property enhancement.

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