Charlottesville, Virginia was formed in 1762 and is a city richly steeped in history. Thomas Jefferson was one of three founding fathers who would call this small town home. Even though the region is historic, the residents are eager to build for the future.

Lewis Contracting Services has been contracted to carry out all the site preparation work for a new development in Charlottesville – Fifth Street Place. It will be a luxury residential development that will consist of five apartment buildings, a Club House with a pool, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks and other amenities. The apartments are slated for occupancy August 2018 and have already pre-sold out.

The 16.3 acre site was home to an old church that had burned down in the 60’s. Work is already underway and Lewis Contracting Services has cleared the site of existing trees, shrubs and vegetation, ensuring positive drainage to be maintained on site to prevent ponding. Provided complete erosion control, grading, underground utilities, sanitary and storm sewers and systems, and water systems.

Lewis Contracting Services is a privately owned and operated service provider. The company is increasing its capacity in the horizontal construction industry segment by winning contracts and extending their services to clients in government, state and local municipalities throughout the state of Georgia and throughout the southeast. On a mission to be the leader in the heavy civil segment of the construction industry, LCS focuses on delivering cost-effective construction services with uncompromising standards. LCS combines the perfect blend of experience and technology to enable them to deliver excellent services, safely on time and on-budget.

For more information visitwww.lewiscontractingservices.com, or contact Charlie B. Lewis at (404) 522-1538 orcblewis@lewiscontractingservices.com.