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?

Carolina-Metro Landscape is a landscaping contractor based out of Charlotte, North Carolina and serving the surrounding are including Cornelius, Matthews, Concord, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Tega Cay, NC.

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 (704) 785-6267 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

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Randall Barnette December 5, 2023
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Thomas Baughn December 2, 2023
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Fredi Garcia November 14, 2023
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I appreciate the detailed execution that ensured our home remained untouched or damaged. Carolina metro provided a fair quote for a multitude of services. They were punctual, worked tirelessly, and finished when promised. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs.

Brad Thomas
Brad Thomas November 13, 2023

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