Site Prep to Final Grade: Soils, Foundations, and Utilities for Faster Wildfire Rebuilds
“Site Prep to Final Grade” shows the Joy Line method for fast, clean wildfire rebuilds. It begins with debris closure and surveys, then details drainage, foundations, and utility layouts that make inspections short and set days smooth. The article explains when to choose slabs, raised platforms, or helical piles, how to stage ADUs for early occupancy, and how to document each step so permits, lenders, and carriers stay aligned. City notes for Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Rosa, Napa, and Paradise translate principles to local terrain and rules. With the ground prepared and the record in order, families return home sooner and safer.
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