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Earthwork & Grading Services

Over 60 years of earthwork expertise across Utah, Nevada, and California — from massive dam construction to precision commercial site grading.

Southern Utah's Premier Earthwork Contractor

Gilbert Development Corp has been shaping the landscape of Southern Utah and the greater western United States for over 60 years. Based in Hurricane, UT, just minutes from St. George, our earthwork and grading division handles projects of every scale — from residential subdivision grading to massive dam construction and freeway development. Our experience spans the diverse terrain and soil conditions found across Utah, Nevada, and California.

Gilbert Development backhoe performing earthwork in Southern Utah

We provide complete turnkey earthwork services from conceptual design through finished site delivery. Our in-house engineering team works closely with project owners and civil engineers to develop efficient grading plans that minimize material movement while meeting precise design specifications. Every project benefits from our advanced GPS-guided equipment technology, ensuring accuracy down to the tenth of a foot.

Whether the project calls for regularly moving over a million cubic yards per project or precision fine grading for a hospital pad, our team brings the right combination of heavy equipment, skilled operators, and technical expertise. With over 60 pieces of heavy iron on the fleet roster, we have the capacity to mobilize quickly and maintain aggressive production schedules without sacrificing quality.

Project Types We Handle

Dams and water retention structures
Residential subdivisions
Drainage channels and flood control
Mine overburden removal
Commercial and industrial sites
Hospitals and medical facilities
State roads and freeways
Military facilities and installations
Airport runways and taxiways
Recreational and golf course grading

Start Your Earthwork Project Today

From residential subdivisions in St. George to commercial developments in Hurricane, UT, Gilbert Development has the equipment and expertise to deliver. Contact us for a project consultation.