310A Kennedy Dr Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: 831-400-8466
Email: allan@betzworks.us
License Number: 1098361
Phone: 831-400-8466
Email: allan@betzworks.us
License Number: 1098361
Getting ready to build a new home?
It all starts with a solid foundation—and that begins with a properly prepared building pad.
At Betz Works, we provide expert building pad services for residential construction projects across California’s Central Coast and the Bay Area.
From land clearing and grading to pad construction and compaction, we handle every step to make sure your home build starts on level ground—literally.
We clear the area of brush, trees, rocks, and any existing structures to prepare your site for grading.
We move and shape soil to meet elevation plans and create a buildable surface.
Using your site plans, we build a flat, compacted pad with precise elevation and slope for your home’s foundation.
We compact the soil to meet structural requirements and prevent future settling. If needed, we coordinate with testing services to confirm compaction levels.
We shape the surrounding area to ensure proper drainage away from the structure—protecting your foundation from water damage.
We work directly from your plans or surveyor’s stakes to make sure your pad is in the right place, at the right height, and built to spec.
We visit the property, review your building plans, and assess access, terrain, and grading needs. You’ll receive a clear estimate and timeline.
We remove obstacles, mark out pad boundaries, and prep the area for earthwork.
We reshape the land, bring in or remove soil as needed, and get the pad area close to final grade.
We construct the pad, compact the soil layer by layer, and meet the required compaction levels for structural support.
We finish off the site with final grading for drainage and smooth transitions around the pad—leaving the site clean and ready for the next phase of construction.
With over 50 years of combined experience in earthwork, we know how to build pads that meet structural, drainage, and permitting requirements.
We’re fully covered and qualified to handle residential grading and pad construction projects of all sizes.
From tight hillside lots to wide open rural builds, we have the right machines and operators to get the job done right.
Every job is personally overseen by our owner, so you know the work is done to spec—with clear communication from start to finish.
We’re proud to be the go-to grading partner for custom home builders, contractors, and homeowners across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara counties.
A stable, level, well-compacted building pad is the key to avoiding future headaches with your foundation, drainage, or permits.
Whether you’re building your dream home or prepping land for a client, Betz Works is here to get the site ready—safely, efficiently, and exactly to plan.
A building pad is the flat, compacted area where your home’s foundation will be built. It must meet specific height, slope, and compaction requirements.
Yes—it’s one of the first essential steps before laying a foundation. A proper pad ensures long-term structural stability and drainage.
Rough grading shapes the general area to match site plans. Pad grading is more precise, creating the exact buildable surface where your foundation will go.
Most pads take 2–5 days, depending on the size, terrain, and site conditions.
In many cases, yes—especially if significant grading is involved. We can advise you and coordinate with your contractor as needed.
We work throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara Counties. See our full list of service areas.