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Properly grading your property is an important step when looking to install a new landscape, or a new lawn, a patio, a driveway, and more.

Property grading refers to the process of shaping and sloping the land around a building or property to improve its appearance, direct water away from structures, and prevent soil erosion. It involves moving soil and grading it to create a level base for construction or to enhance the aesthetics of a landscape.

This process is critical for ensuring the proper drainage of water and preventing water damage to buildings and other structures. A well-graded property is important for the stability of foundations, the preservation of landscaping, and maintaining the overall health of the property.

Why Do You Need Your Property Graded?

  • Do you have water leaking into your basement?
  • Do you have water pooling up around your home when it rains?
  • Are your gardens or lawn areas getting muddy?
  • Does your property have lots of lumps and bumps you want to smooth out?

Green Waves Lawn Care is a landscaping contractor based out of Leland, North Carolina.  We specialize in property grading services.  Whether you're clearing a site to build a new patio, or you want to clear out the brush on your property and reclaim lost land, or you're getting ready to install a new lawn we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.

Lot and Property Grading Services

  • Driveway clearing
  • New lawn area grading
  • Grading for hardscape installations
  • Berm or bank creation
  • Landscape material spreading

What To Know About Final Grading Your Property

#1.  Grading For Proper Drainage

The primary reason for property grading isn't just to make everything level and uniform.  The real purpose for property grading is to provide proper drainage by sloping the grade away from your home or other out-buildings and landscape elements.  This is called "positive" grading and it works to direct water away from your structure.  If the grade is sloping towards your home this would be considered a "negative" grade and would lead to water pooling up around your structure which is not a good thing.

#2.  Soil Conditions

The condition of your soil can make an impact on how your property is graded.  Usually the layer of topsoil will need to come off to expose the soil underneath.  This is where we use a machine to actually level and "shape" your property with the desired slope.  If you have very hard clay-based soil (hardpan condition) then this will need to be addressed.

#3.  Matching Existing Fixtures With The Final Grade

This is where it takes a little finesse and a lot of experience with property grading!  You want to make sure your final grade matches your existing landscape fixtures.   You don't want to step off your back patio and drop down a foot onto your lawn.  Ideally your property is graded so the final grade can match up with your existing fixtures but at the same time allowing for the proper slope to prevent water from pooling up and directing into a drainage ditch, swale, or other drainage system.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss property grading we'd be happy to meet with you.  Please call (910) 208-0219 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

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TJ
TJ
July 8, 2024

He is a great man, pays attention to the details.

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john dunn
john dunn
July 1, 2024

Great attention to detail. Best landscaper I’ve had do my yard in years! 5 star!

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Ross Laffoday
Ross Laffoday
June 27, 2024

Great Company, they do great work!

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Andrew Powell
Andrew Powell
June 27, 2024

These guys are awesome. Nice to have folks who really care.

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Sandra Flowers
Sandra Flowers
April 25, 2024

I’m a new customer with Greenwaves and I’m liking them already. John came by to give me an estimate on my yard and I asked him to please at least cut it a little because I was having family and he did just that! That was an automatic plus for me! My yard already looks better, we have a ways to go but I’m confident that I’m in good hands! Not to mention his politeness and mannerism! I’m so happy I found him and his company for my lawn care services I’m so happy and excited already! Thanks John and Greenwaves lawn Care

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Brian Sullivan
Brian Sullivan
April 18, 2024

Pays attention to detail, reliable, and shows up when they are supposed to. Thank you Jon and Green Waves Lawn Care

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Roy Mangione
Roy Mangione
April 12, 2024

John is by far the best in complete lawn care and landscaping

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John Giddo
John Giddo
October 9, 2023

Jon did an amazing job on my lawn! If I need it cut again when I am not able, I will be calling him back!

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