Grading Services

Land grading, land leveling, and recompaction at $80/hr — pads and sites compacted right, ready for what goes on top.

BOOK $80.00 / HR Call (323) 432-0008

Operator labor only — you rent the equipment · 8-hour standard day

What the rate covers

And what it doesn’t

The rate covers

Jay operating the machine — decades of experience on any equipment
Grading and recompaction done to a finish standard
Help arranging the rental so the right machine shows up
Labor paid as the work progresses — never all upfront

On the hiring party

Equipment rental — you rent direct, no markup from Machine Masters
Dirt hauling — target $350–$550 per load (free clean fill exists via DirtMatch)
Concrete hauling & recycling — about $650 per 10 cubic yards
Permits, inspections, and project direction

Grading — what’s included

On the board

S.01 Land grading
S.02 Land leveling
S.03 Recompaction
S.04 Soil compaction for new construction
S.05 Building pads
S.06 French drain installation
S.07 Driveway grading
S.08 Drainage shaping
S.09 Site preparation
S.10 Land clearing

How it works

Three steps

Text a picture of the job

For quick pricing or questions, send a picture message and a description to Jay at (323) 432-0008.

You rent the equipment

All equipment must be rented for the job — Jay can help arrange the rental so the right machine shows up.

Jay runs the machine

Each work day is 8 hours; additional hours should be requested in advance. Labor progress payments required.

Questions

Good to know

Why is grading $80/hr when other work is $50?

The grading rate is $50/hr base plus a $30/hr completion bonus, displayed flat at $80/hr — finish grading and recompaction carry the responsibility for everything built on top of them.

What is recompaction?

Recompaction is re-compacting soil in lifts after excavation or fill so it reaches the density new construction needs — foundations, pads, and driveways sit on compacted ground, not loose dirt.

Do you grade driveways and pads?

Yes — driveway grading and building pads are standard grading work, along with French drain installation and drainage shaping.

Got a job that needs an operator?

Send a picture and a description — that’s the fastest way to a price.

Text Jay Call (323) 432-0008