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Pre-Construction Site Inspection for Site Preparation

The Pre-Construction Site Inspection workflow provides site preparation contractors with a structured system for reviewing conditions before equipment mobilization. It covers evaluating soil stability, verifying grading requirements, checking access, and ensuring utilities are marked. By using this process, contractors reduce delays, improve safety, and prevent costly errors. Clients benefit from transparency and confidence in the contractor’s preparation. Teams gain accountability and organization. With this workflow in place, site prep companies can protect margins, improve efficiency, and deliver projects that begin smoothly and on time.

Review cut/fill maps and utility locations before inspection

Set inspection time with site engineer or GC

Confirm cut lines, trench paths, and access lanes

Locate septic, drainage, or boulders onsite

Confirm pad is graded and compacted

Flag unstable soil or underground risk

Mark zone for erosion control and trench tools

Confirm access road and turning radius

Document grading zones, tree protection, or cut zones

Confirm erosion or grading signage posted

Confirm water truck or temporary service

Identify incomplete grading or unstable access

Report site conflicts or hazards to GC

Shift site crew mobilization based on inspection feedback

Review cut/fill maps and utility locations before inspection

Set inspection time with site engineer or GC

Confirm cut lines, trench paths, and access lanes

Locate septic, drainage, or boulders onsite

Confirm pad is graded and compacted

Flag unstable soil or underground risk

Mark zone for erosion control and trench tools

Confirm access road and turning radius

Document grading zones, tree protection, or cut zones

Confirm erosion or grading signage posted

Confirm water truck or temporary service

Identify incomplete grading or unstable access

Report site conflicts or hazards to GC

Shift site crew mobilization based on inspection feedback