Start Your Project With Expert Site Preparation in Marion County, FL

Get the Groundwork Right Before You Build

Every strong structure starts with solid site prep. Whether you’re building a home, laying a driveway, or preparing for a pole barn, the land beneath matters. At Branson & Son’s Septic and Property Solutions, we offer professional site preparation services that set the stage for safe, lasting builds.

We handle everything from clearing and grading to foundation, driveway, and drainage prep, serving clients throughout Citra, FL, and nearby counties. As a family-run business with experience across septic, land, and structural projects, we’re equipped to be your all-in-one ground team.

Explore Our Site Prep Services

Use these links to navigate our full range of preparation solutions:

Driveway Grading
Foundation and Building Pad Prep
Pole Barn and Structure Clearing
Drainage Solutions and Culverts
Utility Access and Site Planning

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Driveway Grading and Surface Prep

Your driveway needs more than gravel—it needs proper grade, compaction, and base layers to prevent ruts, erosion, and drainage issues.

Our services include:

Slope planning for runoff control
Gravel delivery and spreading
Grading with skid steer or box blade
Compaction for long-term durability
Culvert installation at entry points

Whether it’s a first-time rural drive or a regrade for an aging one, we’ll make sure it’s smooth, solid, and storm-ready.

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Foundation and Building Pad Preparation

Before the concrete is poured or the post goes in, your structure needs a level, compacted, and well-drained base. Our foundation prep ensures stability from the ground up.

We Handle:

Elevation checks and leveling
Soil stabilization or fill addition
Footprint clearing and grading
Backfilling and compacting
Coordination with builders and inspectors

Whether you’re building a shed, garage, home, or mobile structure, we’ll make sure your site is ready for vertical progress.

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Pole Barn Site Clearing and Layout

Pole barns are incredibly popular in rural Florida—but they need proper clearance and subgrade work. We provide full prep services to help your contractor hit the ground running.

Includes:

Build zone clearing
Square and level site grading
Drainage channeling
Drive and perimeter access
Space planning for equipment use

Planning to use your barn for animals, storage, or business? We can help customize the layout for practical function.

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Drainage Solutions and Culvert Installation

Poor drainage destroys driveways, undermines foundations, and turns yards into swamps. We assess natural flow, slope, and soil to implement solutions that keep your site dry and protected.

Drainage Fixes We Offer:

Swale creation and grading
French drains and ditch cuts
Culvert pipe installation
Downspout extensions
Water redirection and overflow management

This is one of the most overlooked aspects of site prep—and one of the most important. We do it right the first time.

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Utility Access Paths and Site Planning

Before the first wall goes up, you’ll need access for vehicles, septic, water, and power. We help you plan smart, logical pathways that work with the land—not against it.

Services Include:

Temporary or permanent access routes
Utility line trenching coordination
Septic field and tank placement prep
Equipment staging area grading
Safety-focused site organization

If we’re also doing your septic or clearing work, we’ll plan all elements together to save you time, stress, and rework.

Why Site Prep With Branson & Son’s Is Different

Unlike standalone grading contractors, we understand how every part of a property works together—from water flow and soil conditions to septic placement and drainage patterns. That gives us a holistic approach to land prep that builders and homeowners trust.

What You Get With Us:

Locally owned, fully licensed crew