Demolition ends with a cleared lot. But a cleared lot is not a build-ready lot. Property restoration is the critical step between demolition and new construction — grading, backfill, compaction, and site prep that gives your builder a foundation-ready surface. We handle it as part of every demolition project or as a standalone service.
What Is Included
Property restoration covers everything that happens after the structure is down and the debris is gone. This is the phase that determines whether your builder can start immediately or whether they need to do weeks of additional site work first.
Excavated areas from foundation removal, basements, or underground structures filled with engineered material. Clean, imported fill placed in controlled lifts — no demolition debris, no organic material, no shortcuts.
Fill compacted in 6 to 8 inch lifts to 90%–95% relative compaction. Each lift verified before the next is placed. This is not surface-level compaction — it is engineered to support new construction loads without settling.
Lot shaped to final elevation with proper drainage slope. Water directed away from the building pad and adjacent properties toward approved discharge points. Flat, even surface ready for foundation layout.
We work with Raney Geotechnical and other licensed soils engineers to schedule compaction testing during our work. No gap between our compaction and their testing — your builder receives a certified soils report.
Existing utility stub-outs located, protected, and marked during restoration. If utilities were disconnected and capped during demolition, we ensure they are accessible for your builder to reconnect.
For lots that will be landscaped rather than built on, we apply topsoil and grade for drainage and aesthetics. Common for property sales, vacant lot maintenance, or projects with a delayed build timeline.
Builder Coordination
Most demolition contractors leave you with a rough-cleared site and call it done. That leaves your builder dealing with weeks of additional site work before they can pour a foundation. We deliver a lot that is ready for construction — proper elevation, compacted soil, drainage grading, and utility access.
We coordinate directly with your builder or general contractor on grade elevation, utility locations, setbacks, and any site-specific requirements. The handoff is seamless because we communicate before, during, and after the restoration work.
Your house came down and you want to build new on the same lot. We handle everything from demolition through build-ready site prep so your builder can start on schedule.
You need a clean site at the right grade with compacted soil and a soils report. We deliver exactly that — no extra site work, no delays to your construction timeline.
A graded, clean lot sells faster and for more than a lot with debris and an uneven surface. We prepare vacant lots for sale with finish grading, topsoil, and proper drainage.
Inherited a property with a condemned structure or fire damage? We demolish, clean up, and restore the lot so it can be rebuilt on or sold. We can even coordinate payment through escrow.
How It Works
Evaluate the lot after demolition and debris removal. Determine fill requirements, drainage needs, compaction specs, and coordination with your builder or soils engineer.
Import engineered fill. Place in controlled lifts. Compact each lift to specification. Soils engineer on site for testing during compaction if required by your project.
Shape the lot to final elevation. Establish drainage slope. Create a flat, even building pad. Verify grade against your builder's requirements or survey stakes.
Deliver compaction test results and soils report to your builder. Confirm utility locations. Your lot is build-ready — foundation work can begin immediately.
Why Choose Us
Most property owners hire a demolition contractor, then a separate grading contractor, then coordinate between the two. With Demo Patrol, it is one crew from permit to build-ready lot.
Licensed California demolition contractor with full liability and workers' compensation coverage on every project.
Permits, demolition, debris removal, backfill, compaction, and grading — all one crew, one contract, one point of contact. No coordination between multiple contractors.
We work with Raney Geotechnical and other licensed geotechnical engineers. Compaction testing scheduled during our work — no waiting, no scheduling gaps.
Excavators, compactors, graders, dump trucks, and water trucks. We own the equipment needed for proper site restoration — no rental delays, no subcontractors.
Restoration costs broken out separately in your estimate. You know exactly what you are paying for backfill, compaction, grading, and soils testing before we start.
Demolition flows directly into cleanup, cleanup flows into restoration. No waiting between phases, no scheduling conflicts. Your project stays on track.
Full-Service
Property restoration is the final phase of a complete demolition project. We handle every step that comes before it.
Complete house and residential structure demolition with proper permitting and debris removal.
Learn MoreFire-damaged structure removal with hazmat handling and lot clearing.
Learn MorePost-demolition cleanup, debris hauling, and site preparation.
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