Site Preparation
Professional site preparation services for construction and land projects across Cass County, MO and Johnson & Miami Counties, KS.
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Prepare Your Site the Right Way — From the Ground Up
Proper site preparation is the foundation of any successful build. At John Marr Bobcat Excavation, we provide complete site prep services to ensure your land is cleared, graded, stable, and ready for construction.
From small residential projects to farm and commercial sites, we prepare land for long-term performance—not shortcuts.
What Site Preparation Includes
Our site preparation services are designed to create a stable, well-drained base for whatever comes next.
Land Clearing – Remove brush, trees, debris, and overgrowth
Grading & Earth Shaping – Establish proper elevation and water flow
Soil Stabilization – Prepare subgrade to prevent settling or failure
Gravel Integration – Install gravel where needed for strength and drainage
Drainage Planning – Control runoff and protect surrounding land
The Role of Gravel in Site Preparation
Gravel is often a critical part of proper site prep:
Foundation Stability – Creates a solid, compacted base
Drainage Control – Prevents standing water and soft ground
Erosion Protection – Reduces washouts and soil loss
Versatile Use – Ideal for pads, access areas, and utility zones
We use gravel strategically—only where it improves performance.
Common Site Prep Applications
Building and barn pads
Shop and outbuilding sites
Driveway and access preparation
Pool site preparation
Agricultural and farm construction
Commercial and residential builds
Our Site Preparation Process
Site Evaluation – Assess soil, slope, and drainage needs
Clearing & Grading – Shape land for proper flow and stability
Base Preparation – Compact soil and install gravel where required
Final Check – Ensure the site is ready for construction
Site preparation is often coordinated with drainage systems, gravel construction, erosion control, or land clearing for complete project readiness.
Why Choose John Marr Bobcat
Family-Owned Since 1990 — Decades of hands-on experience
Right Equipment for Site Prep — Proper machines for cutting, shaping, and compaction
Accurate Grade & Elevation Work — Ground set correctly so follow-up work goes smoothly
Straightforward, No-Nonsense Work — Clean, accurate prep with clear results
📞 Call 913-484-5000 to discuss your site preparation project
Brett in Overland Park KS said..
" Bobcat work, drainage improvement and soil: I have several rental properties and appreciate good providers. John Marr and Son were that and did a great job working with me to improve drainage and bury a gutter drain.
They also did some additional work we didn’t have in the proposal for the same price. He brought in 10yds of top soil and used his bobcat to locate the dirt in areas that had issues. He also buried a drain and cut a hump that contributed to bad drainage. He can really operate "