Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Grading & Paving Services in Southern California
Cooley Construction is a third-generation family-owned business rooted in the High Desert region of Southern California. Since our founding in 1975, we have built a reputation for excellence in grading, paving, and earthwork services for both public and private sectors. Our expertise spans infrastructure projects for streets, highways, military installations, and commercial developments, with capabilities extending to Arizona and Nevada. We prioritize precision through Trimble GPS technology and maintain a fleet compliant with C.A.R.B. standards.Our workforce of over 30 full-time employees, known by name rather than number, reflects our commitment to personalized service and accountability. We specialize in mass grading, site demolition, asphalt paving, and concrete improvements while subcontracting underground work to maintain focus on our core competencies. With bonding capacity growing alongside our expansion, we uphold values of hard work, honesty, and customer satisfaction that have sustained us for nearly five decades.
Services
Grading Services
Asphalt Paving
Site Demolition
Concrete Improvements
Underground Work (Subcontracted)
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in Southern California construction projects
- Our family-owned business maintains hands-on oversight of every project
- We utilize Trimble GPS technology for precise grading results
- Our workforce includes experienced GPS grade checkers and equipment operators
- We guarantee customer satisfaction through our 'do it once, do it right' philosophy
Services
Grading Services
Our mass grading capabilities handle projects from small dirt movements to millions of cubic yards. Trimble GPS-enabled equipment ensures precise elevation control for optimal drainage and surface preparation. This foundational work creates the perfect base for paving and infrastructure projects.
Asphalt Paving
We provide complete asphalt paving solutions for parking lots, subdivisions, and public roadways. Our experience since 1976 ensures durable, smooth surfaces that meet strict specifications. We handle everything from base preparation to final compaction for long-lasting results.
Site Demolition
Our team handles complete site demolition including concrete slabs, curbs, foundations, and vegetation removal. We prepare sites for new construction by clearing existing structures and grading to required specifications using modern equipment.
Concrete Improvements
We install and repair concrete infrastructure including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and foundations. While we subcontract complex concrete work, our oversight ensures quality execution of all improvements integrated with our grading and paving projects.
Underground Work (Subcontracted)
We coordinate underground utility installation through trusted subcontractors for water, sewer, and storm drain systems. Our project management ensures proper integration with surface grading and paving work while maintaining focus on our core competencies.
People
Benjamin Cooley
Owner
Third-generation leader with deep roots in Southern California construction. Carries forward family legacy of quality and customer focus since 2015. Oversees operations with commitment to traditional values and modern efficiency.
Ron Walker
Owner
Co-owner bringing extensive construction industry experience. Joined leadership in 2015 after decades of involvement in company operations. Focuses on maintaining high standards while adapting to evolving industry demands.
Questions
What construction services does Cooley Construction offer?
We specialize in grading, asphalt paving, site demolition, and concrete improvements for public infrastructure and private development projects.
How long has Cooley Construction been in business?
We've served Southern California since 1975 and are now a third-generation family-owned construction company.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Southern California, with capabilities extending to Arizona and Nevada for major projects.
Are you equipped for large-scale earthwork projects?
Yes, our mass grading capabilities handle projects from small jobs to millions of cubic yards of dirt movement.
Do you handle both public and private sector projects?
We work with government agencies on infrastructure and military projects, plus commercial/industrial developments for private clients.
How do you ensure quality in your paving work?
We use Trimble GPS technology for precise grading and maintain C.A.R.B. compliant equipment for consistent quality results.
