your site development partner
Johnson & Lesley Construction Company is a grading and site work contractor in Columbia, South Carolina. We specialize in heavy civil construction for commercial contractors, private developers, as well as federal, state, and local governments. We hold an unlimited license in South Carolina for grading, water and sewer, asphalt, concrete paving, and bridges. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients based on a foundation of trust, performance, and quality work. We are proud to have met that goal for over two decades by demanding excellence of ourselves and our people.
WHAT WE DO
Below are the kinds of services we provide for general contractors on a wide range of project types for commercial, governmental, and educational institutions. Click on the buttons to get more specific information about our site work services.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Haven at Congaree Pointe
Location: Atlas Road | Columbia, SC
Project Type: Multi-Family Complex
Description:
The Haven at Congaree Pointe is a 55+ assisted living community development requiring comprehensive site preparation and infrastructure installation. Our team performed extensive land clearing and grading, along with underground utility installation, to establish a solid foundation for the project. Scope of work also included curb and gutter installation and asphalt paving, all completed in accordance with ADA requirements and project specifications. The project was executed efficiently to support safe access, long-term functionality, and successful vertical construction. "Dirt: 60,000+ Cubic Yards Storm: 3,500+ Linear Feet Paving: 9,400+ Square Yards Demolition: No demolition work was required prior to site prep.
Greene Crossing
Location: Columbia SC
Project Type: Retail and Student Housing
Description:
The Gadsden and Greene project is a large-scale civil site development for an independent high-rise student housing and retail facility in the heart of downtown. Our scope included extensive mass earthwork with major import and export of materials, construction of a large underground retention pond system, and precise grading to support vertical construction and site access. We coordinated with the railway commission to relocate material and create adequate clearance for a new roadway leading into the parking garage. Dirt: 18,000+ Cubic Yards Storm: 2,500+ Linear Feet (Multiple Underground Detention Systems) Paving: 1,800+ Square Yards Demolition: Yes, demolition work was needed on site.
COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Owners Duncan Johnson and Robert Lesley formed Johnson & Lesley Construction Company, Inc. in 2001. The collective attitude of our team is one of striving for excellence in every project we complete, from the initial planning to the final invoice.
