Excavation & Grading

Over 60 Years in Operation
Established 1963 Saviano Co. Inc.
Thousands of Courts & Athletic Surfaces
Global Project Reach
Full Service Scope

What Our Excavation Teams Handle

Our excavation services and grading services span clearing, earthwork, and fine grading.

Yellow excavator working at a construction site
Excavation Services

Excavation for athletic courts, paved surfaces, structures, and commercial building pads.

Precision trench excavation for drainage systems, utility conduit, irrigation mains, and electrical infrastructure.

Coordinated excavation for utility installation and replacement — including conduit runs for court lighting systems, storm drainage, and water infrastructure.

Vegetation removal, organic debris clearing, demolition of existing surfaces, and removal of unsuitable material.

Backfill around retaining walls, utilities, and structures. Off-site transport and disposal of unsuitable material and demolition debris.

Grading Services

Primary elevation establishment and approximate drainage geometry.

Large-scale material movement across multi-use developments, institutional campuses, and commercial projects.

Precision refinement of surface grades for pickleball courts, tennis courts, and paved areas.

Surface and sub-surface grades that direct water away from courts, structures, and occupied areas. Integrated with site drainage systems.

Hillside cut-and-fill operations to create flat, usable surfaces from sloped terrain, with erosion control measures.

Applications

Excavation Across Every Project Type

We excavate for athletic facilities, residential estates, commercial developments, and institutional campuses.

Athletic Court Excavation

Our court excavation work covers pickleball courts, tennis courts, poured-rubber running tracks, and cushioned court surfaces.

  • Pickleball and tennis court excavation
  • Basketball court and running track excavation
  • Multi-court facility earthwork and mass grading
  • Hillside court cut-and-fill with retaining coordination

Court Construction Starts Below Grade

Every athletic surface Saviano Co. Inc. builds begins with excavation and grading.

Pickleball Court Construction → Tennis Court Construction → Running Track Construction →

Residential & Estate Excavation

Saviano Co. Inc. provides residential excavation services for estate lots and private properties. The work supports backyard courts, driveways, hardscape areas and landscape features. Excavation and grading are handled together, so one crew covers the whole scope. Tell us about your property and we will take it from there.

  • Residential lot clearing
  • Driveway and hardscape area excavation
  • Backyard court and amenity excavation
  • Retaining wall excavation and backfill
  • Drainage swale and yard grading for water management

Backyard Courts Start with the Ground

Saviano Co. Inc. handles the complete scope, from initial grading through finished surface.

Request a Free Quote →

Commercial & Institutional Excavation

Schools, municipal recreation facilities, hospitality properties, and mixed-use commercial developments.

We manage earthwork on large-format commercial projects, from clearing through mass grading and fine grading.

  • Building pad and structural foundation preparation
  • School campus and athletic facility site grading
  • Parking lot and access road excavation
  • Utility trench coordination across large sites
  • Municipal and institutional recreation facility earthwork

One Team for the Full Scope

Sports complex construction requires excavation coordination across courts, tracks, parking, and pedestrian areas. Saviano Co. Inc. manages that from a single point of contact.

Start a Commercial Project Conversation →

Hillside & Sloped Terrain Excavation

Hillside excavation covers cut-and-fill operations on sloped parcels.

We work on sloped sites in California's hills and coastal ranges.

  • Hillside cut-and-fill grading
  • Retaining wall excavation and backfill coordination
  • Erosion control during earthwork
  • Sloped-lot court and structure excavation

Hillside Excavation

Tell us about your hillside project and our team will be in touch.

Request a Free Quote →
Equipment & Capabilities

The Right Machine for What the Site Presents

Our crews operate hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, dump and water trucks, compact track loaders and skid steers, from large earthmoving machinery to compact-access units for confined residential and urban sites.

Hydraulic Excavators

Full-size and compact excavators for site excavation, trenching, and material handling across all project scales and access configurations.

Bulldozers

Mass grading and material movement for large-format earthwork programs, rough grading passes, and hillside slope operations.

Motor Graders

Fine grading for court and paved surface installation.

Dump & Water Trucks

On-site material transport and off-site haul.

Compact Track Loaders

Tight-access equipment for confined urban lots, walled estate properties, and sites with restricted clearance or sensitive surroundings.

Skid Steers

Versatile material handling and fine grading in areas where larger equipment cannot maneuver — useful in occupied facilities and phased construction projects.

Demolition & Site Clearing

Removal of existing surfaces, vegetation, and debris from the site.

Other Site Conditions

Tell us about your site and request a quote.

If a service you need is not listed here, request a quote and we will cover it.

Global Operations

Excavation & Grading Wherever the Project Is

Saviano Co. Inc. operates globally. Our excavation and grading capabilities extend beyond any single region.

To discuss an excavation project at any scale, reach out through our project inquiry form or visit our global projects page to explore our international portfolio.

Over 60 Years operating
Thousands Court and paving projects completed — residential to institutional scale
Global Operations extending beyond California — wherever the project requires

The Saviano Difference

Commercial & Residential Projects

Excavation and grading for commercial and residential projects.

Tailored Proposals

We provide tailored proposals for every excavation project to meet your specific needs.

Clear Communication

We prioritize clear and concise communication throughout the project.

Comprehensive Services

Our excavation services include grading, excavation, backfilling, and more.

Ready to Begin?

Start Your Project

Whether you are planning an athletic court, a commercial paving project, or a residential site improvement, tell us about your project and our team will be in touch.