Finish Grading & Backfilling in Kansas City
Finish grading and backfilling set the final elevations, drainage, and stability of a site. ICON Grading provides finish grading and backfill services across the Kansas City metro to prepare projects for paving, concrete, or landscaping with fewer issues down the line.
Our Finish Grading & Backfilling Capabilities
Finish grading and backfilling require more than pushing material around. Elevations, slopes, moisture, and compaction all play a role in how a site performs over time.
Capabilities include:
Finish grading and final grade shaping
Backfilling around foundations, walls, and structures
Trench backfill for utilities and drainage systems
Soil compaction in controlled lifts
Drainage grading to promote positive flow
Tie-ins to curbs, pavement, pads, and swales
Each scope is handled with attention to plan requirements and downstream trades.
Who We Serve: Contractors, Developers & Property Owners
Our finish grading and backfill work supports a wide range of projects throughout the Kansas City area.
Commercial Contractors & Developers
Building pad finish grading
Structural and utility backfill
Clean handoff to paving, concrete, and site crews
Residential Builders & Homeowners
Foundation and basement backfill
Final lot grading for drainage
Preparation for landscaping and hardscapes
Municipal & Infrastructure Projects
Trench backfill and compaction
Drainage shaping and finish slopes
Spec-driven grading requirements
Our Finish Grading & Backfilling Process
Why Finish Grading & Backfill Accuracy Matters
Finish grading and backfilling directly affect how a site performs after construction.
Proper execution helps prevent:
Standing water and drainage issues
Settlement around foundations and trenches
Failed inspections or rework
Delays for concrete, paving, or landscaping crews
Taking the time to get final grade and compaction right saves time and cost later.
GPS-Accurate Grading & Compaction Standards
ICON uses GPS machine control and experienced operators to achieve consistent finish grades across the site. This allows us to hit elevations accurately, maintain drainage slopes, and reduce rework.
Our approach supports:
Accurate final elevations
Clean transitions between site features
Consistent compaction results
Predictable project timelines
Compaction targets are based on project requirements, commonly referencing Modified Proctor standards, which define the density needed for stable soil performance.
