01 / Excavating
Excavating & Grading
Land clearing, rough and finish grading, mass excavation, and earthwork.
- Land clearing & grubbing
- Rough & finish grading
- Mass excavation
- Drainage & pad prep
★Butte County's #1 General Engineering Firm
We Move
Earth.Built right since 1999.
Excavating, grading, septic, paving, and site work for Butte County and Northern California. Owner-operated. Locally proven. The crew that actually shows up.
25+
Years
500+
Projects
8+
Counties
5.0★
Rating
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CSLB Licensed
Fully Insured
Butte County Certified Septic
25+ Years Experience
Free Estimates
What We Do
Six core services.
One contractor.
From dirt to done — BC Brown handles every phase of land development, excavation, and infrastructure. We own the equipment and run the crew.
02 / Paving
Asphalt Paving
New driveways, road construction, repair, slurry seal, and chip seal.
- Residential driveways
- Private roads
- Commercial lots
- Slurry & chip seal
03 / Septic
Septic Systems
Butte County certified installer. New systems, replacements, and upgrades.
- New installations
- System replacements
- Real estate transfers
- Permits handled
04 / Underground
Sewer Tie-Ins
Sewer laterals, utility trenching, water lines, and storm drainage.
- Sewer laterals
- Utility trenching
- Water lines
- Storm drainage
05 / Site Work
Site Work
Full site preparation for new construction — clearing, grading, compaction.
- Tree & brush clearing
- Access road build
- Sub-base & compaction
- Drainage planning
06 / Concrete
Concrete Work
Driveways, approaches, flatwork, retaining structures, and pads.
- Concrete driveways
- Approaches & flatwork
- Equipment pads
- Retaining walls
Why BC Brown
The contractor who
actually shows up.
In a region full of contractors who don't return calls, Brandon Brown picks up the phone — and shows up when he says he will.
Brandon Answers
You'll talk to the owner directly — not a call center. Real answers, real scheduling, real accountability.
Done Right, Once
25 years of doing it correctly. We don't get called back to fix our own work — only for the next project.
Honest Pricing
Real estimates. No surprise invoices. If something changes mid-job, we tell you upfront.
We Own Our Fleet
No subcontracting the heavy work. Better quality control, faster scheduling, lower cost to you.
Permits Handled
Septic, sewer, grading — we pull every permit your project needs and handle the county paperwork.
Butte County Native
Brandon knows the soil, regulations, and every building department from Chico to Red Bluff.
How It Works
Four steps.
Zero hassle.
From your first phone call to the finished job — here's exactly what to expect.
01
Call Brandon
Reach out by phone or form. You'll talk to the owner — not a receptionist.
02
Free Site Visit
We come to you, walk the project, and give you a real estimate. No obligation.
03
We Pull Permits
Septic, sewer, grading — we handle the county paperwork start to finish.
04
Job Done Right
Crew shows up on schedule, works clean, and stays until you're satisfied.
25+
Years in Business
500+
Projects Completed
8+
Counties Served
100%
Free Estimates
Recent Work
25 years of work,
in the dirt.
A look inside our portfolio — from foothill driveways to commercial site builds.
25+Years building Butte County
About BC Brown
Family-owned.
Locally proven.
BC Brown General Engineering, Inc. has been the go-to general engineering contractor in Chico and Butte County since 1999. Owner Brandon Brown brings decades of hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, land development, and underground work to every project.
Whether it's a residential driveway, a new septic system in the foothills, or a full commercial site build — Brandon picks up the phone, shows up on time, and gets the job done right.
- Locally owned & operated since 1999
- Certified septic installer — Butte County
- CSLB licensed general engineering
- Residential, commercial, and agricultural
Free Estimate
Ready to break
ground?
Brandon answers the phone. We respond same day, every day. Send a message and we’ll set up a free site visit within the week.
(530) 624-2094- Same-day response, every day
- Free on-site estimate — no obligation
- CSLB Lic. #1056367 · fully insured
- 25+ years serving Butte County
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Tell us about your project
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Client Reviews
Trusted across
Butte County.
Homeowners, developers, and farmers choose BC Brown — and they keep coming back.
★★★★★
Brandon and his crew installed our septic system start-to-finish. On time, on budget, and passed Butte County inspection on the first try. No BS — will always use BC Brown.
★★★★★
Had BC Brown grade and pave our 400-foot driveway. Fair price, fast crew, and it's held up perfectly through two winters. Brandon answers the phone — that's rare.
★★★★★
Needed a sewer tie-in fast before a tenant moved in. BC Brown pulled the permit, scheduled within the week, finished in two days. Legitimate professionals.
Service Area
Northern California's
general engineering contractor.
Based in Chico — serving 8+ counties throughout the region.
Butte County
- Chico
- Oroville
- Paradise
- Durham
- Gridley
- Magalia
- Biggs
Glenn & Tehama
- Orland
- Willows
- Hamilton City
- Red Bluff
- Corning
- Los Molinos
Yuba & Sutter
- Marysville
- Wheatland
- Yuba City
- Live Oak
- Sutter
Shasta & Beyond
- Redding
- Anderson
- Colusa
- Williams
- Quincy
- Chester
Common Questions
Frequently asked.
Straight answers — no contractor jargon.
How much does excavating or grading cost?
It depends on lot size, soil, and scope. A small residential grade might be $1,500–$4,000; commercial work varies. Call (530) 624-2094 for a free, on-site estimate — we give straight numbers, not ranges.
Are you a certified septic installer?
Yes. BC Brown is a certified septic system installer through the Butte County Building & Planning Department. We handle permits, design coordination, installation, and final inspection.
Do you give free estimates?
Every estimate is completely free. Call Brandon directly at (530) 624-2094 or fill out the form. We respond same day and can usually schedule a site visit within the week.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Chico, we serve all of Butte County plus Glenn, Tehama, Yuba, Sutter, Shasta, Colusa, and Plumas counties throughout Northern California.
How long does an asphalt driveway take?
Most residential driveways are completed in 1–3 days depending on length, width, and base prep needed. We handle all sub-base prep, grading, and compaction before paving.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. We're licensed and set up to pull permits for septic, sewer, grading, and any other job that requires them. We handle the red tape so you don't have to chase it.