238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in site preparation activities, such as excavating and grading, demolition of buildings and other structures, and septic system installation. Earthmoving and land clearing for all types of sites (e.g., building, nonbuilding, mining) is included in this industry. Establishments primarily engaged in construction equipment rental with operator (except cranes) are also included.
Illustrative Examples
- Blasting, building demolition
- Building interior gutting and stripping
- Concrete breaking and cutting for demolition
- Cutting new rights of way
- Demolition, building and structure
- Exterior demolition contractors
- Foundation digging (i.e., excavation)
- Foundation drilling contractors
- Grading construction sites
- Interior demolition contractors
- Dewatering contractors
- Dirt moving for construction
- Equipment rental (except crane), construction, with operator
- Excavating, earthmoving, or land clearing contractors
- Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance)
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 238910 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Site Preparation Contractors |
| SBA Size Standard | $19,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 238900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 238 → 2389 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1081 - Metal Mining Services (via SIC1987:1081→NAICS1997:213114→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1241 - Coal Mining Services (via SIC1987:1241→NAICS1997:213113→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services (via SIC1987:1382→NAICS1997:213112→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1389 - Oil and Gas Field Services, NEC (via SIC1987:1389→NAICS1997:213112→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels (via SIC1987:1481→NAICS1997:213115→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC (via SIC1987:1629→NAICS1997:23499→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1711 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning (via SIC1987:1711→NAICS1997:23511→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1794 - Excavation Work (via SIC1987:1794→NAICS1997:23593→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1795 - Wrecking and Demolition Work (via SIC1987:1795→NAICS1997:23594→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC (via SIC1987:1799→NAICS1997:23599→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing (via SIC1987:7353→NAICS1997:23499→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
- SIC 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7699→NAICS1997:23511→2002:238910→2007:238910→2012:238910→2017:238910→2022:238910)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 238910:
- Sector 23 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Construction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2389
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 238910 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 238910 is 'Site Preparation Contractors', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 23 (Construction); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238910?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 238910 is $19,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 238910?
NAICS code 238910 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1081 - Metal Mining Services, 1241 - Coal Mining Services, 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services, 1389 - Oil and Gas Field Services, NEC, 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels, 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC, 1711 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning, 1794 - Excavation Work, 1795 - Wrecking and Demolition Work, 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC, 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing, 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC.