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About St. Petersburg, FL
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About St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL is one of Florida's most densely developed coastal cities, a barrier peninsula with a high water table, flat grades, and neighborhoods where every inch of elevation matters. Excavation and grading work here demands precision. Poor grading leads to flooding, foundation problems, and costly repairs that Pinellas County's clay and sand don't forgive. Level One Grading brings the right equipment and drainage engineering to St. Pete projects, from residential lot prep and land clearing to French drain installation, site preparation for additions, and erosion control along waterfront edges. We know the local conditions and comply with City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County permitting from day one.

Our Services in St. Petersburg

Professional excavation and site preparation services tailored to your project needs.

Excavation Services That Remove What's Blocking Your Project

Excavation Services That Remove What's Blocking Your Project

Bad digging creates bad foundations. In St. Petersburg, one wrong cut costs thousands. Level One Grading excavates with precision, protecting utilities, respecting grade, and setting your site up to build on with confidence.

Laser Grading Services That Make Every Inch of Your Land Work Harder

Laser Grading Services That Make Every Inch of Your Land Work Harder

Uneven ground doesn't just look bad, it drains money. Water pools, structures shift, and problems compound. Level One Grading levels your land the right way, so every dollar you invest in what's built on top actually holds.

Culvert Installation That Keeps Water Moving, Not Destroying

Culvert Installation That Keeps Water Moving, Not Destroying

A failed culvert turns a storm into a disaster. In St. Petersburg's wet seasons, that's not a risk worth taking. Level One Grading installs culverts built to handle real flow, protecting your property before the next heavy rain hits.

Dumpster Roll-Off Services That Clear the Way Without Delay

Dumpster Roll-Off Services That Clear the Way Without Delay

Debris slows everything down. The longer it sits, the more it costs you in time and momentum. Level One Grading delivers and hauls dumpsters on your schedule, so your crew keeps moving and your job site stays clean.

Emergency Storm Recovery That Gets Your Property Back Fast

Emergency Storm Recovery That Gets Your Property Back Fast

After a storm, every hour matters. Downed trees, washed-out lanes, and blocked access compound fast. Level One Grading mobilizes quickly to clear, grade, and restore, getting your land functional before the damage gets worse.

Land Clearing That Turns Overgrown Property Into Opportunity

Land Clearing That Turns Overgrown Property Into Opportunity

Brush, stumps, and debris aren't just eyesores, they're obstacles to value. Level One Grading clears your land clean and ready, whether you're building, selling, or simply taking back control of what's yours.

Site Prep That Builds the Right Foundation From Day One

Site Prep That Builds the Right Foundation From Day One

Skipping proper prep is how projects fail quietly, then expensively. Level One Grading handles compaction, grading, and drainage before a single slab pours, so your contractor builds on ground that's actually ready to support it.

Water & Erosion Control That Protects What You've Already Built

Water & Erosion Control That Protects What You've Already Built

Florida rain doesn't forgive weak drainage. Erosion strips topsoil, undermines edges, and quietly destroys property value. Level One Grading installs control systems that redirect water away, before it turns a minor issue into a major repair.

Material Deliveries That Put the Right Product Where You Need It

Material Deliveries That Put the Right Product Where You Need It

Running out of gravel mid-job costs more than materials, it costs momentum. Level One Grading delivers gravel, fill dirt, and base material direct to your site, on time, in the quantity that keeps your project on track.

Additional Services That Handle What Other Contractors Won't Touch

Additional Services That Handle What Other Contractors Won't Touch

Some jobs don't fit a category. That's where Level One Grading steps in. Difficult access, unusual terrain, tight timelines, if it involves the ground beneath the work, we have the equipment and experience to get it done right.

Concrete Services That Build a Stronger Foundation in St. Petersburg

Concrete Services That Build a Stronger Foundation in St. Petersburg

A concrete project starts with the ground beneath it. In St. Petersburg, where heavy rain and shifting soil are part of the landscape, a properly graded and prepared base makes the difference between a surface that holds and one that settles over time. Level One Grading brings that preparation to every concrete job, ensuring the work underneath supports everything built on top of it.

Proudly Serving St. Petersburg & Surrounding Counties

We bring expert excavation and site preparation services to neighborhoods across Central Florida. Wherever you call home, Level One Grading is here to help.

Pinellas County Areas We Serve

St. PetersburgClearwaterLargoPinellas ParkSeminoleKenneth CityGulfport

Surrounding Counties

TampaBrandonRiverviewPlant City

Common Questions From St. Petersburg Homeowners

Get answers to the most frequent questions about our services in St. Petersburg, FL.

Residential grading and excavation in St. Pete typically runs 2–4 days. Commercial site preparation and larger drainage projects may take 1–2 weeks depending on scope and permitting. We give you a firm timeline during the consultation.
Yes. St. Petersburg's high water table and nearly flat terrain make drainage one of the most common issues we solve here. We design and install French drains, swales, and culverts that redirect surface water and subsurface flow away from foundations, driveways, and landscaped areas.
Most excavation, grading, and land clearing projects require permits from the City of St. Petersburg or Pinellas County. Coastal and waterfront properties may also need SWFWMD review. We handle the permitting coordination and make sure all work is fully compliant before we start.
Yes. We install silt barriers, erosion blankets, vegetated swales, and re-graded drainage channels to control soil loss on St. Petersburg and Pinellas County properties. Coastal proximity and heavy rain make erosion control essential for protecting landscaping, foundations, and adjacent properties.
Absolutely. We prepare sites for home additions, accessory structures, pool decks, and new residential builds throughout St. Petersburg. Site prep includes clearing, grading, compaction, and drainage work, everything a contractor needs before the foundation goes in.

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Nicky Pitts-Bryant
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Nicky Pitts-Bryant
3 months ago

Level One Grading Inc did an excellent job on my concrete driveway apron and walkway. The crew was on time, professional, and delivered exactly what they promised. The work was clean, solid, and completed with great attention to detail. We're...

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Jeff Kelleran
2 weeks ago

My wife and I are building a house in Tampa, FL. My builder was struggling to find anybody that had experience dealing with the type of drainage solution that was required for our property. One of our other sub-contractors told...

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Danny Espinoza
7 months ago

Miguel has Great customer service. Good work. Reliable. Next time I need a job done. Will definitely call him. Recommend.

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Jason
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Jason
10 months ago

Oro and his Crew did an awesome job on our property. His company completed some professional grading and land maintenance which has helped keep standing water off the property during the rainy season. His crew is very punctual and hard...

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Lenny Gil
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Lenny Gil
2 years ago

Great service! Quick-Easy-Affordable. They came out and did a great job of filling up a hole we previously had a pool before. They were on time and professional will definitely be doing all my future projects with Level One! Thank...

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J Ram
5 months ago

Personnel are very professional and courteous. Equipment kept in excellent condition. A1 service in all faucets of both trees removed, roots and all, debris removed as well in a very efficient and timely manner. Area was left in excellent condition....

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Rolando Banuelas
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Rolando Banuelas
1 year ago

I recently had the chance to meet Cornelio during an incident where a tire came out the truck while towing my dump trailer. Thankfully, no major damages and no one was injured. Any how, Cornelio pulls over and ask if...

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Jerry Maduca
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Jerry Maduca
7 months ago

I highly recommend this company. They are reasonably priced, and are committed to doing a great job in a timely manner. Miguel was so easy to deal with, and updated me on everything he was doing. A great family-owned business!!!

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Dejan Dokic
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Dejan Dokic
2 years ago

Do yourself a favor and hire Level One. He completed a huge project for me and did it without fuss and within schedule and budget! They are pros and know what needs to happen without you having to hover over...

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Dustin
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Dustin
2 years ago

Cornelio came out and gave me an estimate the same day I reached out, and then started work the next day. The quality of work done is as good as you can get for grading and leveling. He and his...

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Calvin Fields
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Calvin Fields
5 months ago

These guys are great. Prompt, communicative, quick and will go above and beyond! I was very impressed. Will use them again!

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David Gonzalez
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David Gonzalez
4 months ago

Miguel did an awesome job on my concrete driveway! The quality of his work is excellent, smooth finish, clean edges, and very professional from start to finish. He showed up on time, paid attention to detail, and made sure everything...

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Falina Hiraldo
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Falina Hiraldo
5 months ago

Just finished a project using an excavator from Miguel. Awesome experience from start to finish! The equipment was top-notch, and Miguel was great to work with. If you need reliable equipment and a project to finish he's the person to...

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Konstantin Kolaxazov
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Konstantin Kolaxazov
3 years ago

Great service form inception. Quick and very responsive professional service. After initial call Miguel was at my property the same day and I got the very competitive quote the same day. They did beautiful job around my schedule and very...

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Rick Fourie
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Rick Fourie
10 months ago

Level One Grading did an outstanding job clearing our site, foundations, stem wall, and pouring the pad. I was so impressed with their professionalism and dedication that I recommended them to a friend-who had the same great experience. They follow...

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Houman Khosravi
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Houman Khosravi
2 weeks ago

Level One Grading and Miguel are highly recommended for their professional, punctual, and efficient work. They completed the job ahead of schedule and handled it without supervision.

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Cody Durakovic
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Cody Durakovic
7 months ago

Level One Grading Inc is such a great company ran by an incredible family. They all work so hard to produce great quality at a very fast pace. If you have a project that you're wanting done you definitely want...

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Juan Hernandez
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Juan Hernandez
1 month ago

100% recomendable Miguel level one Grandin muy buen trabajo y Honesto

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Tow Masters
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Tow Masters
4 years ago

Great work and turnaround time on my concrete removal project. The gentleman was friendly and knowledgeable

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Level One Grading delivers professional excavation and site development through expert planning, skilled execution, and attentive service. Your construction project is just a conversation away.

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