Drainage & Grading
If water keeps pooling by the slab, washing out a bed, or turning the side yard into a trench, the yard needs a plan—not another layer of mulch. We trace where the water comes from, correct the grade where possible, and install French drains, catch basins, and downspout extensions where a pipe is the right fix.
Is This Right for Your Yard?
- Standing water along the foundation or crawlspace after rain
- A side yard or swale that never dries out
- Sod and beds that wash out or stay soggy
How We Approach It
- Watch the yard after rain or run water to see how it actually moves
- Correct surface grade first—it is cheaper and lasts longer than pipe
- Install basins, drain lines, and a finish grade you can mow when pipe is needed
The finished result: A drier yard and a solid foundation for everything you build on it next.
Next Step
Send a few photos and the address. We will look at access and grade, talk through priorities, and tell you honestly if another step should come first.
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Questions about this service
Drainage & Grading FAQ
What problems does drainage & grading solve?
It is the right fit for standing water along the foundation or crawlspace after rain, A side yard or swale that never dries out, and sod and beds that wash out or stay soggy. If one of those sounds familiar, send a few photos and we will tell you whether this is the right first step or something else should come first.
What is included with drainage & grading?
We start by watch the yard after rain or run water to see how it actually moves. Then we correct surface grade first—it is cheaper and lasts longer than pipe. Then we Install basins, drain lines, and a finish grade you can mow when pipe is needed. Materials, access, and the finished condition are all spelled out in writing before work begins.
How much does drainage & grading cost in the Raleigh area?
Every site is different. Access, grade, soil, materials, and whether drainage needs to come first all change the scope. Use the project planner or text (919) 454-7678 with your city and a few photos, and we will schedule a walk-through and give you a clear written quote.
Where do you offer drainage & grading?
Across the Greater Triangle from our Raleigh base—Raleigh, Knightdale, Garner, Wendell, Zebulon, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Clayton, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Durham. The result you can expect: a drier yard and a solid foundation for everything you build on it next.