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system there is. Getting the surface to move water away from the structure — and toward somewhere it can go — solves a surprising number of problems without a single foot of pipe. [Call 704-460-2019](tel:7044602019) [Get free estimate](/contact) Licensed & Insured NC 86 Five-Star Reviews Free Estimates BBB A-Rated Symptoms ## Signs You Need Yard Grading & Leveling If any of these sound like your property, it's worth a free on-site look. Ground sloping back toward the house Low spots and depressions that hold water Bumpy, uneven lawn that is rough to mow Settling over old utility trenches or fill New construction lot left rough and compacted Erosion runs cutting through the yard [Call 704-460-2019](tel:7044602019) [Free estimate](/contact) What we do ## Our Yard Grading & Leveling Services ### Positive grade at the foundation Re-establishing fall away from the structure on all sides. ### Low spot filling & leveling Cutting and filling so the lawn drains and mows evenly. ### Swale construction Shallow shaped channels that carry surface water where you want it. ### Rough & finish grading Machine work followed by finish work you can actually seed or sod. ### Topsoil placement Quality soil on top so grass has something to grow in. ### Sod & seeding Finishing the corrected grade with turf. Local conditions ## Yard Grading & Leveling for Lake Norman Properties - Builder grading in Lake Norman subdivisions is often minimum-standard and settles within a couple of years. - Compacted clay sheds water quickly, making slope direction critical. - Utility trench settlement is a common source of new low spots in newer neighborhoods. Our work ## Recent Yard Grading & Leveling Projects ![Yard Grading & Leveling project in Denver, NC (Lake Norman service area)](/__l5e/assets-v1/3e1c83e0-42ef-45cd-9bd5-5823381cf8c6/grade-prep-skid-steer.jpg) ![Yard Grading & Leveling project in Denver, NC (Lake Norman service area)](/__l5e/assets-v1/396a73ba-2085-40cf-a725-b37f10541409/graded-sloped-landscape.jpg) ![Yard Grading & Leveling project in Denver, NC (Lake Norman service area)](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/t1XFXyDIHqnvQO2MlWxT/media/6a95d421648f56e7e4375269.jpeg) ![Yard Grading & Leveling project in Denver, NC (Lake Norman service area)](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/t1XFXyDIHqnvQO2MlWxT/media/6a95cd29e68555d6d5f0c14c.jpg) Process ## What to Expect 1 ### Call or request an estimate Tell us what's happening on the property. We'll set a time to come out. 2 ### On-site assessment We walk the property, check grade and soil, and identify the real cause — not just the symptom. 3 ### Written quote Clear scope and pricing in writing before anything starts. No trip fee, no pressure. 4 ### Our crew does the work In-house crew, no subcontractors. We clean up and walk the finished job with you. Questions ## Yard Grading & Leveling FAQs ### How much slope do I need away from the house? A common target is about six inches of fall over the first ten feet, adjusted for the site. ### Can grading fix standing water? Often yes, if there is somewhere for the water to go. If not, grading is paired with a drain system. ### Do you replace the lawn afterward? Yes, we sod or seed the corrected area as part of the job. Grading & Excavation ## More Grading & Excavation Services Related work we handle across Denver, Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Troutman, NC. 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