EXCAVATION & EARTHWORK
The Work Beneath the Surface Matters
A durable paved surface starts with a properly prepared site. Certified Paving Co. provides excavation, grading, drainage, and earthwork services to create the stable foundation your paving project needs.
You don't pay until you're satisfied.
SITE PREPARATION
Build the Foundation Before You Build the Surface
Good Paving Starts With the Ground Beneath It
Asphalt can only perform as well as the surface beneath it. Soft soil, poor drainage, improper grading, and an unstable base can lead to settling, cracking, standing water, and premature pavement failure.
Certified Paving Co. approaches excavation and earthwork as part of the complete paving solution. We prepare the site, address drainage and grading concerns, and create a stable foundation before asphalt is installed. The goal isn't simply to make the surface look good on paving day—it's to give it the foundation it needs to perform over time.
OUR APPROACH
Prepare It Right From the Ground Up
Every property presents different challenges. Our approach begins with understanding the existing site, identifying what needs to change, and preparing the ground to support the finished project.
Site
Evaluation
We assess existing grades, soil conditions, drainage, and other site factors that may affect the finished project.
Excavation &
Grading
We remove unsuitable material and shape the site to establish the proper elevations and grades for the project.
Base &
Drainage
We install and compact appropriate aggregate while addressing drainage needs to create a stable, well-supported foundation.
Ready for
Paving
Once the site is properly prepared, the finished base is ready for asphalt installation and the next stage of the project.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Excavation & Earthwork FAQs
SITE PREPARATION RESOURCES
What's Beneath Your Asphalt Matters
Learn why proper grading, drainage, and base preparation are critical to the performance and longevity of an asphalt driveway, parking lot, or roadway.
BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
The Foundation of a Great Project
Trusted Across Maine
The work beneath the surface may not be what you notice first, but it can make all the difference in how a paving project performs. Hear from customers who trusted Certified Paving Co. with their projects from preparation through completion.
Need the text version of this video? The following transcript is from a video featuring a Google 5-star customer review for Certified Paving Co. We work hard to give everyone the very best. And when we feel we've made a difference, it makes it all worthwhile. Here's a fantastic review about just one of many happy experiences. And here's our latest rave online review. Our staff works hard to deliver top-quality service and optimal value. It's just one more bit of evidence that we're on the right track with our company-wide emphasis on quality and satisfaction. So whether you're somebody we haven't seen in a while or are new to us, we value everyone, new and old, and treat them equally with great service. Simply call the number on your screen and contact us today to get started. We look forward to working with you and thanks for watching!
Tom and his crew completed a project for me in the fall of 2025.
Tom worked with our timeline with tenants and stayed on budget.
We will be using Tom for future commercial and residential projects.