We provide premier residential landscape grading and leveling services tailored to level up your outdoor space. Whether it’s leveling your lawn for a seamless appearance or grading for efficient water drainage, our team is dedicated to transforming your yard into a functional and aesthetically pleasing oasis.
Yard leveling and grading play crucial roles when it comes to your landscaping projects. Both landscape grading and leveling serve as the foundation upon which the entire design is built. Our yard grading services ensure a smooth and even surface, which is essential for various aspects of landscaping, including the installation of hardscape features such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls. By leveling the land, we can create a more visually appealing and functional space, allowing for better drainage and preventing issues like standing water, erosion, and soil runoff.
On the other hand, our land leveling services help the land to achieve the desired slopes and contours. This process is essential for directing water away from structures and towards designated drainage areas, helping to prevent water damage and ensuring the longevity of the landscape features.
Furthermore, grading allows our landscaping experts to create visual interest by incorporating gentle slopes, terraces, and berms into the design, adding dimension and depth to the outdoor space. So, by investing in these foundational elements, we help you enjoy a well-designed landscape that enhances the beauty of your property and provides long-term value and enjoyment.
OUR SIMPLE PROCESS:
CONSULT, DESIGN, BUILD, SATISFY!
At Outdoor Makeover and Living Spaces, we understand the importance of precise land grading and leveling in transforming your outdoor space into a stunning landscape. As Atlanta’s premier landscaping company, we specialize in providing tailored landscaping and grading solutions to meet your specific needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking to create a perfectly level surface for a new patio or terrace, or you need expert yard grading for drainage and erosion control, our team has the skills and experience to deliver exceptional results.
With our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship, we’ll work closely with you to design a landscape that exceeds your expectations.
YARD GRADING AND LEVELING SERVICES WE OFFER
Grading land for water drainage
Landscape Sloping
Lawn Grading
Land grading for surface drainage
Landscape Grading
Landscape Leveling
OUR STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS OF GRADING
AND LEVELING SERVICES
- Site Assessment: The first stage is to analyze the site in order to establish the current topography, soil conditions, and any potential obstructions or issues. This evaluation helps in determining the extent of work needed and devising an acceptable grading and leveling strategy.
- Clearing and Excavation: Any existing plants, debris, or buildings on the site must be removed before the beginning of grading. Excavation may also be necessary to remove extra dirt or rocks that may obstruct the grading process.
- Rough Grading: This step uses heavy equipment such as bobcats, front loaders, and excavators to modify the space to the appropriate grade and contour. The idea is to cut and fill the dirt as needed to produce a rough, level surface.
- Fine Grading: It is conducted after the rough grading is completed and the soil has been appropriately compacted to attain the required level and smoothness. During this step, precise grading equipment is used to polish the contours and eliminate any high or low places.
- Soil Compaction: It is critical to compact the soil in order to provide stability and avoid further settling. For example, vibratory rollers or plate compactors are used to compress the soil layers, improving their density and load-bearing capability.
- Drainage Planning: Depending on the needs of the landscape, various drainage systems, such as French drains, catch basins, or underground pipes, may be built. These systems help in the effective management of water flow and the prevention of water-related problems.
- Drainage System Installation: Depending on the needs of the landscape, various drainage systems, such as French drains, catch basins, or underground pipes, may be built. These systems helps in the effective management of water flow and the prevention of water-related problems.
- Final Grading: After the drainage systems have been installed, final grading is done to provide a smooth and equal surface. This includes making any required contour modifications, evaluating the slope, and assuring adequate compaction.
- Quality control:Quality control methods are applied throughout the grading and leveling process to verify that the work meets the appropriate requirements. Regular inspections, soil testing, and adherence to local norms and requirements may be required.
Fully Insured Yard Grading And Leveling Contractors in Atlanta
Our professional yard grading and leveling services are performed by experienced contractors with the expertise and equipment to do the job effectively and efficiently. We take pride in our work and are committed to 100% client satisfaction. Our 5-star reviews on various platforms reflect our dedication to quality.
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Consult
Each project at Outdoor Makeover and Living Spaces begins with a symphony of listening and understanding. We pay close attention to our clients, immersing ourselves in their hopes and dreams. Our client concierge books a convenient consultation for you and the proper designer based on your objectives and desires. This meeting takes about an hour or two and dives deep into all sorts of possibilities so your yard matches your lifestyle.
Design
This is where your vision takes shape. Our designer will then come up with concepts and estimates for your project. Whether you want a hand-drawn sketch of the design, or the ability to walk through it with 3D Virtual Reality Consultations, we have you covered. Our standard consultation unfolds like a meticulously written score, with a hand-drawn makeover plan revealing the first notes of your outdoor makeover.
Build
Once you have approved the design, the project will go to our Project Manager’s Office. The PMO will ensure you are assigned the right superintendent and foreman to carry your vision across the finish line. They will massage the job to perfection, performing quality control and keeping you updated on the status of your project. Each project is a masterpiece, handcrafted with precision and attention to ensure that your vision is realized in every facet of your outdoor space.
Satisfy
We prioritize quality from your first contact with our office to the moment you enjoy your beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Our goal is to make this process as soon as possible. From functional and beautiful designs to seamless installation, we want this journey to be exciting and stress-free for our clients! During your final walkthrough, we will train you on all of the systems we have installed and offer you a one-year warranty. Let’s get you booked today!
Our Process
Q: Why is grading important?
A: Proper grading prevents drainage issues and creates a safe, usable space. Water must move away from house foundations. If water sits around foundations, it can affect the soil supporting the foundation and cause it to shift. That is a big problem—the longer the water sits, the worse it becomes. Grading to move the water away is essential.
Q: Can grading fix a soggy lawn?
A: Yes. Grading redirects water away from problem areas. Most lawns get wet because of low spots that hold water, forcing it to be absorbed rather than flowing away. When water is absorbed for too long, it creates mud and poor grass conditions. Grading and proper drainage are necessary to fix this.
Q: Is it expensive to bring in or remove soil from the property to level the lawn?
A: It depends on the quantity of soil and how complex the access is.
- If your house is higher than the designed outdoor space and you have a positive grade over 5%, we’ll need to import soil to raise that area and still maintain a 3% to 5% slope away from the house.
- If your house is lower than the rest of the yard, we’ll need to remove excess dirt.
To do this, a contractor brings a skid steer and a tandem truck. Soil is purchased (or dumped) off-site, which requires a one-way drive of 1 hour.
All this back-and-forth creates a muddy mess on-site, requiring hours of pressure washing. Once the soil is added or removed, it must be compacted. Stabilization (using pine straw, mulch, or sod) is the final step to prevent soil movement during rain.
Q: What surprises can we discover while grading?
A: We’ve encountered hidden stumps that weren’t fully decomposed. Irrigation or drain pipes are usually 6 to 12 inches below ground. Going deeper, we might hit gas, water, or electrical lines.
Services like 811 mark public utility lines, but not private ones. For example, they will mark the electric line from the street to your meter, but not the private line running from your home to a detached garage.
The worst-case scenario is hitting a construction sinkhole, where builders dumped debris underground and buried it. That can cause long-term settling issues.
Q: Does grading add value to my property?
A: It depends on the shape and slope of the space, usually the backyard. Level or terraced yards are much more attractive to homeowners because they offer added usability for family and friends.
Level yards inspire all sorts of activities like cornhole, bocce ball, soccer, and playing fetch.
We don’t recommend grading just to sell your house. Most homeowners should do it when they move in, so they can enjoy the yard and then pass the benefits on to the next buyer.