Property Grading

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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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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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John M
John M
September 11, 2023

Met with Jonathan today and he was able to cut our lawn right away. Our lawn looks GREAT!!!

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Vapor Ape
Vapor Ape
August 20, 2023

I am so satisfied with this Company A+++++ you guys rock .This company is on their game (Thank You so much for bringing my yard back to normal )

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David Evans
David Evans
August 12, 2023

excellent work, very professional, courteous and worked so hard, I highly recommend Johnathan and crew

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Cari Banks
Cari Banks
May 18, 2023

Very professional, efficient, on-time, affordable! An around great service and super business! You won’t be disappointed!!

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Valerie Wilson
Valerie Wilson
May 16, 2023

I plan to keep using Green Waves, they were very professional, flexible and did a great job!

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Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas
April 27, 2023

Jon always does a great job and I would highly recommend his services!

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Kimberly McKoy
Kimberly McKoy
April 26, 2023

Green Waves has been maintaining our families lawn for over a year and we love the consistently great work.

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