Your Commercial Sitework Contractor

RCS Grading is a full-service commercial sitework contractor handling grading, excavation, and site development for projects of every scale. From office spaces to sports facilities, we bring the equipment, engineering, and experience to keep projects moving.

We believe that creating opportunities for good people to do honest work is the foundation for growth.

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RCS Grading by the Numbers

Twenty years of commercial sitework adds up. Here's a look at the track record behind every project we take on.

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Where We Show Up

Commercial sitework covers a lot of ground. Here's a closer look at the markets we serve across Upstate South Carolina.

Retail

Retail projects move fast, and the sitework has to keep up. RCS Grading handles the grading, excavation, and drainage work that gets a business ready in time for opening day.

  • Retail centers & shopping plazas 
  • Restaurants
  • Parking lots

Office

Corporate campuses and office parks need commercial excavation services that support what's built on top. We provide the grading and infrastructure that gets a site build-ready.

  • Corporate campuses 
  • Office buildings 
  • Parking lots & site infrastructure

Storage

Self-storage and industrial storage projects live and die by flat, usable square footage. RCS Grading grades these sites to a precise, uniform surface while managing drainage across a large footprint, so every square foot works the way it’s supposed to.

  • Self-storage facilities 
  • Industrial storage buildings 
  • Mini-warehouse complexes

Sports & Recreation

From athletic fields to parks, recreational sitework demands precision grading that holds up under heavy public use. Our track record across Upstate South Carolina speaks for itself.

  • Ballparks & athletic fields
  • Parks & recreational complexes
  • Public gathering spaces

Construction

Civil construction projects rely on a sitework partner who can keep pace, because sitework sets the pace for everything that follows. RCS Grading brings the utility installation and grading work that keeps a project moving from day one. 

  • Storm drainage systems
  • Roadway & infrastructure improvements
  • Utility installation

Education

Schools and higher-ed campuses come with a higher bar for safety and reliability. We manage that sitework with both in mind, from K–12 to university expansions.

  • School campuses (K–12, higher education)
  • Dormitories & on-campus housing
  • Athletic & recreational fields

Healthcare

Hospitals can't pause patient care for a construction schedule. RCS Grading works around that constraint on every healthcare campus project, so expansion happens without interruption to what's already running.

  • Hospitals
  • Medical office buildings
  • Parking structures

Overburden

Overburden removal at a rock quarry isn't a job for just anyone. It takes MSHA certification and the right equipment. We bring both to every project.

  • Rock quarries
  • Overburden removal sites
  • Mines

"When Luck Stone came to Upstate South Carolina, our sales team recommended RCS Grading for an overburden removal project at our site. Their team asked thoughtful questions to understand the scope, then completed a challenging project on deadline and without incident. The quality of their work was exceptional, and their people-first approach closely aligns with Luck Stone's values. RCS has since become a valued partner of ours."

— Matthew O'Maley, Plant Manager

"RCS Grading has exceeded our expectations on the Prisma Health Performance Center project for the City of Greer. From preconstruction planning to field execution, they established a collaborative environment built on trust, accountability, and shared goals. Despite several complex grading, utility, retaining wall, and paving challenges, RCS consistently delivered high-quality work while remaining flexible and solution-focused. They have proven to be a trusted partner, and I would confidently recommend RCS Grading to anyone seeking a first-class sitework contractor."

— Dean Stageberg, Senior Project Manager

"Riverbend Athletic Complex is a one-of-a-kind facility, and the earthwork it demanded called for a special contractor. RCS delivered on every count: timing, precision, and the skill to transform the property into one of the premier athletic facilities in South Carolina."

— Lee Bailey, City Manager

Why Choose RCS for Commercial Work

RCS Grading has spent more than 20 years earning trust across Upstate South Carolina, one project at a time. That track record comes down to a few things we hold ourselves to on every commercial job, no matter the size or scope.

  • Price and Professionalism

    Competitive pricing and a professional team — that's the standard we uphold on every commercial project, no matter the size of the job. It's how we've built trust with clients across Upstate South Carolina.

  • MSHA Certification

    RCS Grading holds MSHA certification, qualifying us for quarry-adjacent and overburden work that many sitework contractors simply aren't equipped to take on. That certification means general contractors and developers can bring us into projects with regulatory requirements other contractors can't meet.

  • P.E.-Backed Value Engineering

    Our value engineering runs on real data, not guesswork. RCS’s P.E.s deliver early site surveys, multiple approaches priced side by side, and smarter solutions at every stage.

  • Earthwork Balancing

    We balance cut and fill on site to minimize haul-off wherever possible. If a project ends up with excess dirt, we look for ways to use it on-site instead of hauling it away. It's an approach we apply at every scale, keeping commercial projects efficient and costs down.

  • State-of-the-Art Equipment

    We invest in a growing, well-maintained fleet to keep commercial projects moving efficiently. From clearing equipment to grading machinery, having the right tools in-house means fewer delays and more control over how a job gets done from start to finish.

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A commercial structure is only as strong as the ground it's built on. Whatever your next project is, our team is ready to talk through the scope and get you a straightforward, honest estimate.