Excavation Contractor — Site Prep, Grading & Excavation in Central Florida

Harley & Son is a family-owned excavation contractor based in Deltona, FL, serving residential and commercial property owners across eight Central Florida counties — Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Lake, and Marion. From building pad prep and rough grading to finish grading, drainage correction, and full site preparation, we move dirt and shape land for projects of every size.

As your local excavation contractor, we run CAT and Kubota excavators, skid steers, and grading attachments to handle the full scope of dirt work — site clearing, earthmoving, pad compaction, swale cutting, and finish grading — and we leave your site ready for the next trade. Fully insured, free on-site estimates, available 7 days a week.

Site preparation and grading services are for homeowners preparing land for construction, builders who need pads graded before pouring foundations, property owners dealing with standing water or drainage issues, and anyone who needs dirt moved, land leveled, or a site made ready for the next step.

• Uneven terrain that cannot support building, landscaping, or improvements
• Standing water and poor drainage causing property damage
• Erosion washing away soil and creating unsafe conditions
• Raw land that needs full site preparation before construction
• Building sites that need proper pad grading and compaction
• Driveways, yards, and access roads that need leveling

• Level, stable land ready for building, landscaping, or other improvements
• Proper drainage that protects your property from water damage and flooding
• Professional earthmoving that saves time and prevents costly rework
• Foundation for driveways, patios, structures, fencing, and more
• Expert operators who understand Florida soil types and terrain

We visit your property, assess the terrain, drainage patterns, and soil conditions, and discuss your goals. We give you a clear plan and upfront estimate. Then we bring in the right equipment — excavators, skid steers, grading attachments — and get to work. We handle rough grading for initial shaping, finish grading for final surfaces, drainage grading to redirect water flow, and compaction to stabilize the soil. We do not leave until the site meets your specifications.

• Building site preparation for new homes and commercial structures
• Rough grading for initial land shaping and earthmoving
• Finish grading for landscaping, sod, and final surfaces
• Drainage grading, swale creation, and water management
• Building pad preparation and compaction
• Land leveling and yard reshaping
• Dirt hauling, fill work, and soil import/export
• Access road grading and maintenance

Rough grading is the initial shaping and leveling of land — moving large amounts of dirt to establish the general contour, slope, and drainage flow. This is the first step in site preparation for any construction or improvement project. We cut high spots, fill low areas, and create the overall shape your project needs.

Finish grading is the fine-tuning done right before sod, landscaping, paving, or construction. It produces a smooth, precise surface ready for the final step. Both types of grading are essential for a project that lasts and performs correctly.

In Deltona and across Volusia County, Florida's flat terrain and heavy rainfall make proper drainage grading essential. We shape the land so water flows away from your home, structures, and driveway — preventing pooling, erosion, and foundation damage. Drainage swales, retention areas, and proper slopes are all part of the solution.

Building pad preparation involves leveling and compacting the ground where a structure will be built. Whether it is a new home, a garage, a shed, or a commercial building, the pad needs to be flat, stable, and properly drained before construction begins.