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

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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 "