Few residential construction steps are as crucial—or as misunderstood—as grading. In a city defined by hills, seismic activity, and micro-climates, the way you shape the ground under a new home can determine everything from structural stability to backyard drainage. CountBricks specializes in grading Los Angeles properties with AI-driven accuracy, delivering fast estimates and airtight documentation so projects break ground without surprises.
• Redirects stormwater away from foundations, preventing costly moisture intrusion
• Reduces erosion on sloped lots common in neighborhoods like Silver Lake and Hollywood Hills
• Creates a level, build-ready pad that meets strict Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) requirements
• Enhances landscaping potential and long-term property value
CountBricks partners with licensed surveyors to map existing elevations, then feeds that data into our AI engine. Simultaneously, we review geotechnical reports to identify expansive clays, collapsible soils, or active fault lines—key factors in Southern California.
Our AI evaluates multiple cut-and-fill scenarios in seconds. You’ll receive a digital terrain model and cost comparison inside your CountBricks dashboard so you can pick the balance between earthwork budget and haul-off volume.
Los Angeles grading permits demand detailed slope calculations, dust-control notes, and haul-route maps. CountBricks auto-generates these sheets, syncing directly to CountBricks.com/services for easy download.
During excavation, onsite crews use GPS-enabled equipment connected to CountBricks’ cloud models. Real-time updates flag deviations faster than traditional string-line checks, keeping inspectors and homeowners informed.
Building on coastal bluffs, canyon lots, or flatlands each carries distinct risks:
• Canyon cuts require substantial retaining walls and debris basins
• Beachfront sites face liquefaction potential and salt-air corrosion
• Flat San Fernando Valley parcels often need over-excavation to remove expansive clay layers
CountBricks’ database of historical soils reports across LA County flags these concerns before you pour the first footing.
Pick up your phone, describe the lot, and CountBricks’ conversational AI returns quantities, crew hours, and equipment rates in under three minutes.
Upload civil plans to CountBricks.com/blueprints. Our machine-vision engine extracts contour lines, retaining wall lengths, and drainage swale dimensions, converting them into editable spreadsheets.
Material and disposal rates in Los Angeles shift weekly. CountBricks links to local pit and landfill pricing, automatically updating your estimate so the number you present to a homeowner stays accurate throughout the bid cycle.
When a soils inspector calls for an unexpected over-excavation, generate a voice-driven change order on the spot. The system recalculates volume, haul distance, and equipment hours, then pushes a revised PDF to the client for e-signature.
1. Cut-and-fill volume: More cubic yards equal more heavy equipment hours and haul-off fees.
2. Access constraints: Narrow hillside streets may require smaller machinery and flaggers.
3. Import vs. export: Balancing the site can save thousands in dump fees or soil purchases.
4. Retaining structures: Shotcrete, CMU, or soldier-pile walls vary widely in cost.
5. Soil conditions: Expansive clay often demands removal and recompaction with engineered fill.
CountBricks grades each factor against our proprietary cost index to deliver a line-item breakdown homeowners understand.
Los Angeles enforces strict ordinances on dust-control, noise, and truck routing. CountBricks embeds mitigation measures—including water-truck schedules and sweeper rotations—into your job calendar, preventing costly stop-work orders.
• Schedule a free 15-minute voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation
• Upload any existing civil plans or soils reports
• Receive a detailed grading estimate within hours, complete with 3D visuals
• Approve digitally and watch your project timeline auto-populate in the CountBricks app
Climate models predict more intense storm events in Southern California. Proper grading is no longer optional—it’s insurance. Partner with CountBricks today and ensure your residential build rests on rock-solid ground, literally.
A local developer purchased a 4,200-sq-ft upslope lot with 28-degree gradients. Traditional grading bids varied by 40 %, leaving the project stalled. After a quick voice session, CountBricks generated a cut-and-fill model that reduced export volume by 180 cubic yards, saving \$14,000 in haul-off fees.
• AI optimization suggested stepping the foundation instead of over-cutting the entire pad
• Real-time material pricing confirmed shotcrete cost advantages for a 10-ft retaining wall
• Automated permit sheets shaved two weeks off LADBS plan check
• Flag haul routes early—CountBricks auto-maps streets wider than 28 feet to ease DOT review
• Add swales to divert water 5 feet from property lines and avoid neighbor disputes
• Incorporate native plant seed mix in erosion-control notes to satisfy Green LA guidelines
• Schedule compaction tests at 95 % relative density to pass first inspection
• Keep a live weather feed in the CountBricks app; rain delays can reset soil moisture benchmarks
CountBricks is more than numbers. The same platform that calculates your cut-and-fill now manages timesheets, equipment logs, and pay apps. Homeowners view progress photos, inspectors access compaction data, and you get paid faster.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to see additional LA grading successes
2. Book your onboarding call at CountBricks.com/consultation
3. Break ground with confidence, backed by the most advanced residential grading toolkit in Los Angeles
Whether you’re terracing a hillside ADU or leveling a valley tract home, CountBricks brings certainty to every cubic yard you move.
