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.