238910 - Site Preparation Contractors
When it comes to preparing land for construction projects, Site Preparation Contractors play a crucial role. Identified under NAICS code 238910, these contractors handle key tasks such as excavation, grading, and demolition, ensuring that sites are perfectly prepped for new construction. Whether you're a business owner, contractor, or government agency, understanding the scope and details of NAICS 238910 is essential.
What is NAICS Code 238910?
NAICS Code 238910 represents Site Preparation Contractors engaged primarily in preparing land for construction. Their work involves clearing, excavating, grading, and demolishing existing structures as needed. This preparation ensures the site is ready to support foundations and other critical phases of building construction.
Sector and Business Activities
- Sector: Construction
- Typical business activities include:
- Excavation and earthmoving
- Grading construction sites
- Demolition of buildings and other structures
- Foundation digging and drilling
- Land clearing and leveling
- Installation of drainage and septic systems
- Rental of construction equipment with operators
Size Standard for NAICS 238910
To qualify as a small business within this NAICS category for government contracting or funding purposes, the size standard is an average annual receipt of $19 million or less.
Examples of Businesses Under NAICS 238910
- Excavation contractors
- Demolition contractors
- Grading contractors
These businesses often handle specialized tasks related to site preparation before construction can commence.
Comprehensive Table of Code Details
| Activity/Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Aerial or picker truck construction rental with operator | Rental of aerial lifts or picker trucks with operator |
| Backfilling, construction | Placing earth or other materials to fill holes or excavations |
| Backhoe rental with operator | Renting backhoe machinery including operator |
| Blast hole drilling (except mining) | Drilling blast holes for removal of soil or rock |
| Blasting, building demolition | Use of explosives for demolition or excavation |
| Building demolition | Complete tearing down of buildings |
| Bulldozer rental with operator | Renting bulldozers with operator |
| Caisson construction | Drilled pier foundations |
| Cesspool and septic system installation | Installation of waste management systems |
| Concrete breaking and cutting | Demolition-related concrete services |
| Construction equipment rental with operator | Rental of various equipment excluding cranes |
| Core drilling and test boring for construction | Drilling for sampling and soil testing |
| Crawler tractor rental with operator | Renting crawler tractors with operator |
| Culvert or bridge removal | Removal of culverts or bridges |
| Demolition contractor | Specialists in demolition work |
| Dewatering contractors | Removing groundwater from construction sites |
| Digging foundations | Excavating for building foundations |
| Dirt moving for construction | Earthmoving activities |
| Dismantling engineering structures | Taking down engineered structures like oil tanks |
| Drainage system installation | Cesspool, septic tank, weeping tile installation |
| Drilled pier and drilled shaft construction | Specialized foundation construction methods |
| Dry well construction | Installing dry wells for water drainage |
| Excavating, earthmoving or land clearing | General site preparation activities |
| Exterior and interior demolition contractors | Specialized demolition services |
| Foundation drilling contractors | Drilling foundations |
| Grading construction sites | Leveling and contouring land for construction |
| Ground thawing for construction site digging | Preparing frozen ground for excavation |
| Helical pier construction | Foundation installation using helical piers |
| House demolishing and razing | Residential demolition services |
| Hydrodemolition contractors | Demolition using pressurized water technology |
| Land clearing and leveling contractors | Preparing land through clearing and leveling |
| Line slashing or cutting | Clearing right-of-way areas for utilities |
| Equipment rental with operator (except cranes) | Construction machinery rental |
| Mine site preparation and related construction activities | Site prep for mining operations |
| Pile driving and piling contractors | Driving or placing foundations like bored or cast-in-place piles |
| Power shovel rental with operator | Rental of power shovels with operator |
| Right of way cutting and clearance | Preparing corridors for power, communication, or pipelines |
| Removal of heavy civil engineering constructions | Demolishing dams, dikes and similar structures |
| Road decommissioning | Removing or closing roads |
| Septic tank and weeping tile installation | Part of waste water system preparation |
| Soil compacting | Preparing soil for stable foundation |
| Soil test drilling and boring | Sampling soil conditions |
| Trenching (except underwater) | Creating trenches for utilities or foundations |
| Underground tank removal (non-hazardous) | Removing tanks for storage |
| Weeping tile installation | Installing drainage tiles |
| Whole building deconstruction | Complete structural disassembly |
| Wrecking buildings or other structures | Demolition and removal of buildings or structures |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What activities are included in NAICS 238910?
NAICS 238910 includes a range of site preparation tasks such as excavation, grading, demolition, foundation digging, soil testing, equipment rental with operators, land clearing, and installation of drainage systems.
What sector does NAICS 238910 belong to?
It belongs to the Construction sector, specifically focused on early-phase construction site preparation.
What is the size standard for this NAICS code?
The size standard is $19 million average annual receipts, which determines small business eligibility for government contracts.
Can equipment rental services be included under this code?
Yes, rental of construction equipment (excluding cranes) with operators is covered under NAICS 238910.
What types of businesses typically operate under this code?
Typical businesses include excavation contractors, demolition contractors, grading contractors, and site preparation firms.
Conclusion
NAICS code 238910 is vital within the construction sector, encompassing contractors who prepare construction sites through excavation, demolition, grading, and related services. From homeowners needing a demolition crew to large construction firms requiring extensive site prep, understanding this NAICS code helps ensure proper classification and eligibility for contracts and projects. If your business provides site preparation services, aligning with NAICS 238910 and meeting the $19 million size standard is essential for success in government contracting and the broader construction marketplace.
