
Guide · 5 min read
What Is Site Grading? How Grading Shapes Drainage and Pavement Life
Grading is the step that decides where water goes and what your pavement sits on. Here is what it involves and why it matters before any paving begins.
CA Lic #782357 / SBE · MBE/ Licensed, bonded & insured
Family-owned / Orange, California
SHT 00Family-owned · Three generations of pavers
Peterson Grading & Paving, Inc. is a family-owned contractor in Orange, California. Three generations of asphalt pavers bring over 50 years of expertise to grading, dirt work, new paving, and asphalt and concrete repair — for projects across California.

SHT 01Sequence
Pavement is only as good as what sits beneath it. Because we do the dirt work and grading as well as the paving and concrete, every layer is built with the next one in mind.
Typical section · not to scale
Stage 01 / 04
Land clearing, excavation, embankments and hauling — moving earth to project specifications. It's the essential foundation for any project.

Shaping and contouring the terrain so water runs off where it should, erosion is prevented, and the surface above has a stable, uniform base.

Asphalt, concrete or customized surfaces for roads, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks — placed on a foundation we prepared ourselves.

Curb and gutter, ramps and flatwork, accessible parking and striping — then crack filling, patching, sealcoating and overlays to keep it performing.

SHT 02Capabilities index

S-01 · New Construction
Peterson asphalt paver laying new asphalt along a row of solar carports

Asphalt & concrete paving
New asphalt and concrete paving for roads, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and site development, built on careful planning, surveying and grading.

Repair & preservation
Pothole repair, skin patching, overlays, fabric overlays, remove-and-replace with base work, crack fill, sealcoating and striping for existing asphalt.

Concrete repair & flatwork
Epoxy patching, spall and pitting repair, crack and joint sealing, concrete flatwork, and curb and gutter installation or replacement.

Accessible paved spaces
Accessible parking, properly graded ramps, crosswalks and textured warning surfaces built to ADA rules and other applicable governmental regulations.

Grading & drainage
Shaping and contouring terrain for proper water runoff, erosion prevention and a stable, uniform base for construction, roadways and parking lots.

Earthwork & site preparation
Earthmoving, land clearing, excavation for foundations, embankments, terrain shaping for drainage, hauling and site preparation.
SHT 03Project types
From commercial lots to public facilities, these are the kinds of new paving work we take on.
New construction services01
Parking lots for shopping centers and offices; access roads for industrial complexes.
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Sidewalks, pathways, bike lanes and pedestrian walkways in urban areas.
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Parking for schools, hospitals and government buildings; parks and sports complexes.
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Paving required when underground water and sewer lines are installed.
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Roads and parking lots for industrial facilities, loading docks and storage areas.
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Hospitals, research centers and educational institutions.
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Repaving or replacing existing worn-out pavement.
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SHT 05Built on trust
“The best compliment a business can get is a referral and repeat business. We get both.”

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We deliver expertise in the field and keep clients involved and informed during each project, from start to finish.
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We constantly train and learn new techniques to improve the quality and durability of repairs — which gives you more options than ever.
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Our estimators have worked extensively in the field and give accurate estimates based on experience, not theory.
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Peterson Grading & Paving, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded and insured, with competitive prices on projects of every size.
SHT 06Field notes

Guide · 5 min read
Grading is the step that decides where water goes and what your pavement sits on. Here is what it involves and why it matters before any paving begins.

Guide · 6 min read
The right asphalt repair depends on whether the problem is on the surface or in the base. A practical guide to choosing between the common treatments.

Guide · 6 min read
A plain-language summary of the federal ADA requirements that show up in parking lots — space counts, van-accessible spaces, access aisles, slopes and curb ramps.
SHT 07Request a quote
Tell us about your project. Peterson Grading & Paving, Inc. serves all of California — for a list of references, budgets or estimates, contact us today.
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(714) 279-3995Office · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
515 West Cully Drive, Orange, CA 92865