Macon, GA Site Perpetration For New Industrial equipment warehouse
Client’s Vision & Needs
A commercial developer purchased a 5-acre tract just outside of Macon, GA, to build a new light-industrial equipment warehouse. The lot was a challenging mix of unmanaged secondary growth, heavy Central Georgia red clay, and an unpredictable slope. The critical hurdles included:
Massive Topsoil Stripping
Over a foot of organic matter and loose topsoil needed to be stripped away to reach the stable clay subgrade required for heavy equipment.
Engineered Compaction
The building pad required strict, documented compaction levels to support thick concrete slabs and heavy machinery without settling.
Erosion Control Strictness
Because the site bordered a local creek, strict state environmental controls required immediate silt fencing and a temporary retention basin.
Our Plan to Deliver Quality Results on Schedule
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Erosion Control & ClearingDays 1–2
Installed standard silt fencing and established a rock construction entrance. Cleared 5 acres of pine and brush, piling timber for salvage.
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Topsoil Stripping & MuckingDays 3–4
Stripped the organic topsoil layer across the entire footprint and stockpiled it at the rear of the property for future landscaping.
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Pad Excavation & CompactionDays 5–7
Brought in heavy vibratory rollers and a fleet of dump trucks to build the pad in 6-inch lifts, ensuring maximum density for the foundation.
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Final Subgrade & Silt BasinDays 8–10
Cut the final structural grade, excavated the temporary retention pond, and dressed the side slopes to ensure perfect site runoff.
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Erosion Control & ClearingDays 1–2
Installed standard silt fencing and established a rock construction entrance. Cleared 5 acres of pine and brush, piling timber for salvage.
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Topsoil Stripping & MuckingDays 3–4
Stripped the organic topsoil layer across the entire footprint and stockpiled it at the rear of the property for future landscaping.
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Pad Excavation & CompactionDays 5–7
Brought in heavy vibratory rollers and a fleet of dump trucks to build the pad in 6-inch lifts, ensuring maximum density for the foundation.
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Final Subgrade & Silt BasinDays 8–10
Cut the final structural grade, excavated the temporary retention pond, and dressed the side slopes to ensure perfect site runoff.
The Results Are In
Site Clearing & Stripping | 5 Acres cleared, topsoil stripped and stockpiled. | $14,00 |
Structural Pad Construction | Engineered grading and compaction for a 12,000 sq ft pad. | $9,500 |
Erosion & Retention Basin | Silt fencing, rock entrance, and retention pond digging. | $5,800 |
Final Subgrade Grading | Heavy equipment grading for parking and access areas. | $4,200 |
Total Project Cost | 10 Days to Complete (Turnkey Service). | $33,500 |
Site Clearing & Stripping
5 Acres cleared, topsoil stripped and stockpiled.
Structural Pad Construction
Engineered grading and compaction for a 12,000 sq ft pad.
Erosion & Retention Basin
Silt fencing, rock entrance, and retention pond digging.
Final Subgrade Grading
Heavy equipment grading for parking and access areas.
Total Project Cost
10 Days to Complete (Turnkey Service).
These numbers reflect the actual cost for this specific project. Because every piece of land is unique, give our team a call for a rough phone estimate or to schedule a free on-site inspection for your own property.
Flawless Execution on a Tight Deadline!
“We needed a commercial pad prepped and ready for the concrete subcontractors on a tight timeline. B&H handled the erosion permits, dealt with our thick Georgia clay like it was nothing, and passed the compaction test on the first try. Professional crew and top-tier equipment.”
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