Land Development
Team Nelson is a full service land development contractor, from clearing to final paving, and one of the most experienced in Washington. We get you out of the dirt!
300+
machines
We have the Equipment to get your job done!
20+
TRUCKS
We own over 20 trucks to suit all your hauling needs.
2000+
projects
We have the experience to take care of your needs.
WHAT MAKES US PROUD
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
We build more than projects - we build lasting client relationships by putting service first through clear communication and consistently exceeding expectations.
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Team Nelson utilizes a safety award program to actively promote a strong safety culture, recognize safe work practices, and encourage every team member to take ownership of keeping job sites safe.
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP
Our workmanship is what sets us apart, and we are dedicated to building exceptional, reliable, and long-lasting outcomes for each of our clients.
Land Development Services
Whether it’s land clearing, demolition, erosion control, mass excavation or fine grading, we can achieve your project goals. Explore our portfolio to see a wide range of successfully completed projects. Each one is unique but united by a commitment to quality and innovation.
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SITE GPS AND TOPOGRAPHY ANALYSIS
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Comprehensive Site and Topography Analysis services offering detailed insights into land characteristics and geographical features for informed decision-making in project planning and development utilizing GPS equipment and drone technology.
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Mass Grading and Excavation
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While mass grading and excavating can be very challenging at times, we understand the optimization process where excavation and placement of large amounts of dirt need to be efficient and sequenced properly. From trucking to taking care of the dirt, we get you to finish grade first!
Our team is certified in Hazardous Waste Operation (HAZWOPR), CPR and First Aid, flagging, trenching, rigging and shoring, asbestos awareness, and confined spaces, ensuring the highest safety standards on every job site.
SAFETY
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At Team Nelson, a safe workplace takes precedence over production. Our uncompromising approach involves proactive measures, ongoing safety education, and site-specific safety plans for each project.
EMR
Our impressive average EMR over five years
SAFETY
0.8425
At Team Nelson, a safe workplace takes precedence over production. Our uncompromising approach involves proactive measures, ongoing safety education, and site-specific safety plans for each project.
EMR
Our impressive average
EMR over five years
OUR LAND DEVELOPMENT WORK IS GROUNDED IN A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM A LARGE VARIETY OF PROJECTS. WE ADHERE TO STRINGENT QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS, ENSURING SUCCESS AT EVERY STAGE.
our projects
Explore our portfolio to see a wide range of successfully completed projects. Each one is unique but united by a commitment to quality and innovation.
Marysville Corporate Center / 156th St Bridge and Road Extension
57.5 acres of agricultural land requiring site grades be raised across the site to facilitate development and drainage. The proposed grades require construction of a fill embankment up to approximately 9-10 feet above existing ground surface levels. Stripping approximately 1.5 feet of organic native material. In conjunction with filling the site, Team Nelson constructed a 1,300 foot extension to 156th St NE including a 40-foot-wide by 115-foot-long bridge structure across Hayho Creek, two sperate bores beneath Hayho Creek that included a 24” bore for Sewer and 20” bore for Water. A native riparian buffer restoration to be implemented along 8,105 square feet of stream in addition to 190,000 square feet of buffer enhancement.
Marysville 172nd Apts.
The project site is an 18.5-acre assemblage of 474 residential units in an elevated garden style community featuring 16 buildings. Team Nelson was contracted to perform all earthwork and utilities including sewer, storm, and water line. Two new cast-in-place concrete detention vaults, (1) 179’-0” Wide x 245’-8” Long x 8’ Deep, (2) 81’-0” Wide x 294’ Long x 8’ Deep. Prefabricated hollow core concrete slabs for the lids. Structural excavation & backfill for fifteen 3-story, woodframed, garden-style apartment buildings and Club House. In addition, Team Nelson installed all hard surfaces including asphalt paving, curb/gutter/sidewalks, and frontage improvements along 172nd Ave NE, 19th Ave NE, and 23rd Ave NE.
Prose Southcenter
This project is for a 379,968 square foot mixed used development in the heart of Tukwila near the Southcenter Mall. The project includes a two story, above-grade parking garage with parking for 317 vehicles, over 2000 square feet of retail space, and 285 residential units.
Whisper Lake Plat
Development of the 2nd division of Whisper Lake is approx. 21.5 acres and will create over 80 new single-family homes ranging from 1,500 to 2,300 SF. To achieve the site grades, over 16,500 cubic yards of material will have to be cut/filled, and another 11,000 tons of material will be imported for road base to pave over 8,000 square yards of new asphalt roadway and over 15,000 square feet of new sidewalk.
Access will be created by installing a new 40 ft long bridge over an existing stream bed and a new entrance off State Highway 548. Installation of utilities includes approx. 4,900 LF of sewer main, 8,765 LF of storm drainage, and 4,400 LF of water main.
Ascend
This prestigious Newcastle residential development features 37 single-family condominiums arranged along a newly constructed loop road through the central and southeastern portions of the site, blending modern living with historic character. Team Nelson is performing comprehensive earthwork, utility installations for sewer, storm, and water lines, and grading to achieve roadway and building pad elevations, including up to 15 feet of fill in the west-central area, all in accordance with City of Newcastle standards. The project includes a 108,500 cubic-foot stormwater detention vault, excavation and backfill for 37 homes—16 with daylight basements—and roadway, frontage, and boardwalk improvements throughout the site.
Caledon
The Caledon site spans a total area of 300 acres and includes a designated lowdensity (LD) section comprising 96 individual parcels, each approximately one acre in size. The site is equipped with substantial infrastructure to support development. The stormwater system includes 2l,325linear feet of storm pipe and 180 catch basins. The water system consists of I I ,945 linear feet of water pipe, ensuring reliable water distribution throughout the site. Transportation infrastructure features 333,900 square feet of asphalt roadway, extending over I 1,500 linear feet.
Additionally, the site includes more than 20,000 linear feet of wood chip trails designed to connect properties and neighborhoods, enhancing both accessibility and community integration.
Stessa
The Stessa project involves the development of two warehouse buildings—Building A with a footprint of 18,852 square feet and Building B totaling 55,572 square feet. Site preparation includes an estimated 30,000 cubic yards of cut and 28,500 cubic yards of fill (including structural fill), resulting in a net fill of 1,500 cubic yards and requiring the export of approximately 18,230 cubic yards of excess dirt. The total site area spans 419,647 square feet (9.63 acres), with 175,391 square feet (4.03 acres) designated as impervious surface. Proposed surface improvements include 80,150 square feet of new asphalt, 9,620 square feet of new concrete, and 4,076 linear feet of new curb and gutter. Additional features include 800 linear feet of cast-in-place retaining wall. Underground utilities will consist of 385 linear feet of sewer line, 3,706 linear feet of storm drainage piping (onsite and within the right-of-way), and a 42,090-square-foot StormTech MC7200 chamber system for stormwater detention. The water system will include 1,825 linear feet of ductile iron pipe (various sizes), both onsite and in the right-of-way, along with the installation of seven new fire hydrants.
CONCORD TOWNHOMES
The project consists of a residential townhome development located on a site of just under four acres in Bellevue, Washington. The development will include a total of 12 buildings comprising 83 townhome units. An existing three-story office building currently on the site will be demolished and removed to accommodate the new construction.
Stormwater management for the project includes the construction of two cast-in-place (CIP) storm detention vaults to provide on-site stormwater detention, along with one 36-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) detention system to be installed within the public right-of-way. Underground utility improvements will include approximately 1,000 linear feet of new sewer main, 920 linear feet of on-site and right-of-way storm drainage, and 1,210 linear feet of on-site and right-of-way water main installation.
WE'D LOVE TO PARTNER WITH YOU
On every project, we start with an understanding of your needs, goals, and the project’s unique factors. Then, we strategically adapt our work to provide the best project value to you, our customer.