Industries We Serve
Residential
Overview
Deep experience building residential communities
Since its inception, Kolb Grading has been dedicated to preparing sites for new residential complexes. And it’s still an area where we excel. From small privately-owned subdivisions to apartment and condominium communities, we prepare the dirt that becomes a backyard, street, foundation, or neighborhood for communities near and far.
Proven at scale
Neighborhood ground by the numbers
311,600 cy
79,000 cy
65+
What we build
Where we work in residential
From subdivisions to multifamily communities, Kolb self-performs the sitework that residential development depends on.
Subdivisions & Master-Planned Communities
From small privately-owned subdivisions to large master-planned communities, Kolb prepares the dirt that becomes streets, lots, and neighborhoods.
- Clearing & grubbing
- Bulk excavation & grading
- Storm & sanitary utilities
- New roadbed subgrade
- Lakes, seeding & erosion control
Multifamily & Apartments
Apartment, condominium, and duplex communities depend on level, well-drained pads and reliable access. Kolb self-performs the sitework that gets multifamily projects out of the ground.
- Building pad preparation
- Backfilling & stone placement
- Utility installation
- Curb & street concrete work
Lot & Pad Preparation
We bring residential lots to a pad-ready state so builders can start on schedule.
- Cleaning & grubbing
- Bulk excavation & grading
- Hauling
- Finish grading
Roads & Residential Infrastructure
Neighborhood streets, retirement communities, and recreational facilities rely on Kolb for the infrastructure beneath them.
- Subgrade & roadbed prep
- Curb/street concrete work
- Retaining wall excavation
- Pond clay liners & undercutting
Self-performed scopes
What Kolb brings to residential
Site Development
Complete sitework and project management for subdivisions and residential communities, from bid to pad-ready.
Earthwork
Bulk excavation, grading, and cut-and-fill to bring residential lots and roadbeds to grade.
Underground Utilities
Storm and sanitary utility installation for streets, lots, and residential infrastructure.
Stabilization
Ground improvement and subgrade stabilization for building pads, roads, and pond liners.
How we work
From raw land to finished community.
One team handles the site from first assessment to streets, utilities, and pad-ready lots.
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Problems we solve
Where residential sitework gets hard
Mass grading across phases
Multiphase communities need consistent grade from one phase to the next. We plan and execute mass grading so roads, lots, and pads tie together across the whole build.
Stormwater & drainage
Neighborhoods have to shed water without flooding lots or streets. We build the storm systems, ponds, and grading that move water where it belongs.
Utility installation
Streets and lots depend on storm and sanitary utilities going in right the first time. We self-perform underground utilities on schedule and to spec.
Lot & pad readiness
Builders lose time waiting on ground that is not ready. We deliver stabilized, finish-graded lots and pads so crews can start on schedule.
Safety
Safety is a culture, not a number.
For us, safety is more than an EMR figure. It’s how every crew shows up, every day. From daily planning and hazard analysis to ongoing crew training, we build safety into the work so our people go home safe and your project stays on track.
Daily hazard analysis
Every crew plans the work and the risks before it starts.
Ongoing safety training
Continuous training keeps our people sharp and certified.
Documented compliance
Full reporting and inspection coordination on every job.
Selected work
Ground we've delivered
Wyndstone
Clearing more than 60 acres, 311,600 cy of unclassified excavation, and a triple-row 11′ x 9′ box culvert for McBride Duello, Lake St. Louis, MO.
The Arbors at Meramec Bluffs
Clearing and grubbing 15 acres, rock drilling and excavation, retaining wall excavation, and pond clay-liner undercutting for JHB Properties, Ballwin, MO.
Mason Glen Phase 3
79,000 cy of onsite cut, over 8 acres of clearing, and erosion control, delivered on schedule and on budget for Artisan Residential.
Ready to break ground?
Let's talk about your site.
Send us the plans. We’ll build the takeoff and tell you straight what the site needs.