Specialties
Schneider Grading is a Southern California–based earthwork and site development contractor specializing in residential grading, house pads, ADU pads, driveways, and site preparation. We deliver precise, code-compliant dirt work for homeowners, builders, and developers, combining field experience, modern equipment, and a detail-driven approach to every project.
Our core focus is residential sitework — from lot clearing and over-excavation to compaction, pad certification support, drainage shaping, and finish grading. We regularly build house and ADU pads designed to meet engineered elevations and compaction requirements, helping projects move smoothly from dirt to foundation. We work closely with soils engineers, surveyors, and inspectors to ensure accuracy and approval-ready results.
In addition to residential pads, Schneider Grading is also recognized for specialty terrain projects including bike parks, pump tracks, and recreational features, where precision shaping and long-term surface performance matter.
We operate with a strong emphasis on safety, communication, and schedule control. Whether preparing a custom home site, an ADU pad, or a specialty grading project, Schneider Grading brings craftsmanship, accountability, and pride to every job.
Meet the Business Owner: Deven S.
With more than two decades of hands-on experience, Deven Schneider has earned a reputation as a true “dirt artist,” known for precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving in the field. His attention to detail shows in every project he shapes — from engineered house and ADU pads to intricate pump tracks and custom backyard grading. He specializes in erosion control and proper drainage design, delivering finished work that performs well and stands the test of time.
Schneider Grading has been locally owned and family operated since 2006. Deven and his wife, Erica, run the company together and are raising four boys who share his enthusiasm for heavy equipment and the outdoors. As a family, they enjoy camping, riding dirt bikes, and exploring the mountains and trail systems throughout East San Diego County — the same communities they are proud to serve.