Excavation, regrading and compacted pads that give patios, lawns and structures a level, well-drained foundation.
Every good landscape starts with the ground. Grading sets the slopes that move water, the levels that make patios and lawns usable and the foundation that keeps structures stable. When the grading is wrong, nothing built on top of it can be right.
We grade residential lots with skid steers, mini excavators and laser levels, shaping slopes, building level pads, cutting terraces and compacting fill in lifts. We plan where the soil goes, protect trees and utilities and leave the ground ready for hardscape, sod or planting.
Lawns should slope away from the house at about two percent or more and never pool water. Patios need a quarter inch per foot. We set string lines and laser grades before we move earth, so the finished shape matches the plan.
Fill soil must be compacted in thin layers, or it will settle after the first heavy rain. We use plate compactors and rollers, and we place stone base under hardscape. Skipping compaction is the leading cause of sinking patios.
Before we dig we locate utilities and mark root zones to protect. We plan access, stockpiles and erosion control, and we leave the site tidy.
Grading is the first step in nearly every project. Done correctly it saves effort and money later. We take pride in the work you will never see because every beautiful surface depends on it.
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BeforeAfterSkid steers, excavators and compactors.
Slopes set before earth moves.
Slopes that protect the house.
Stable fill that will not settle.
Root zones respected.
Level, firm and drained.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project ideaNew ConstructionA new home sits on bare, compacted soil. Starting the outdoor plan early saves money, protects the lot…Learn more 
Project ideaWet YardsStanding water, mud and soggy lawns are signs that the grade or the soil needs help. The fix…Learn more 
Project ideaSloped YardsA hillside does not have to be wasted. Walls, terraces and steps can turn a steep yard into…Learn more Tick what you see in your yard and get ranked drainage fixes, from downspouts to French drains.
Tell us what you have in mind and what bothers you about the yard. We schedule a site walk.
We measure, study slope and drainage and draw a plan with materials and levels.
You get a written scope and price before any work begins.
Excavation, compacted base, drainage, hardscape and planting, in the right order.
We clean the site and walk every detail with you before we leave.
We leave a simple care guide and stay a call away for questions.
At least two percent away from the house is a common target, and more near foundations.
Yes, with care. We avoid cutting or burying roots.
We reuse it on site where possible, and haul away what you do not need.
Larger earth moving or changes near property lines may need one. We plan for local rules.
Dry conditions are ideal. Working wet clay damages the soil structure and causes problems.
Drainage SolutionsSwales, catch basins, downspout lines and regrading that move water away from your house, patio and lawn.Explore 
Sod InstallationGrading, soil preparation and fresh sod laid tight in a day so your new lawn is green, even…Explore 
Terracing and SlopesTurn a steep, unusable hillside into level terraces, gardens and patios with walls, steps and drainage that keep…Explore 
Custom PatiosA patio built to the size, shape and material you want, on a base that stays flat through…Explore Tell us about your yard and we will call you back quickly.
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