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Proper Grading Before Landscaping & Hardscaping
PINE BROOK LANDSCAPING STAFF • March 3, 2020
The Importance of Resolving Grading & Drainage Issues on Your Property
Did you know that properly leveled land, with correctly graded slopes can greatly enhance the enjoyability and functionality of your property? If your yard surface is completely flat or sloping towards your home, there is a good chance that the accumulating rain water and melting snow will eventually seep inwards despite a strong, watertight concrete foundation. This can compromise the building materials and structure, leading to extensive water damage inside, as well as outside your home.
Proper grading and drainage
on your property means maintaining a minimum five degree slope away from your home. This will prevent water pooling and keep your foundation intact. Resolving any existing grading problems will not only help in addressing drainage issues, but also impact the aesthetic appeal of your yard. It will strengthen various landscaping elements, such as decks, patios, or retaining walls.
Achieve an aesthetically-pleasing yard with proper slopes by hiring the professionals from PINE BROOK LANDSCAPING. Drainage plans
are a vital part of any landscape design. It could consist of an elaborate plan with a retention basin with pipe, French drain, gravel and retaining wall or a sump pump. Or, it could be as small as just considering what happens on your patio when you over-water a container plant. Our professional grading specialists will:
- Identify the root cause of water pooling
- Determine the correct slope requirements
- Locate the utility and sewer lines
- Alter the ground level suitably
Good Grading Will Benefit Many Aspects of Outdoor Living
When developing corrective drainage solutions for your property, the most important thing is to identify your water patterns and ensure they work within the scope of your overall design. Whether you are landscaping your yard for the first time, or simply adding a few new features, correcting the existing grading problems will help in stretching your dollar, and creating robust, sustainable solutions.
- Growth of Grass: In addition to smoothing unsightly bumps and lumps in your yard, grading the lawn surface will loosen the soil, which helps grass seeds to form roots easily.
- Sustainable Driveways, Patios and Decks: A poorly sloped landscape will cause puddles, which over time, will damage your patio, deck, pathways and driveways.
- Efficient Drainage: The last thing you want in your property is any kind of water damage to the inside or outside of your home. Proper grading will protect your land and buildings from water or moisture-related problems. In addition, you can also build retention ponds, or control the water via retaining walls/embankments.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Want to lend a dramatic effect to your property by creating slopes, stairs and lush foliage-lined terraces? A tastefully-designed yard will add to the value of your home, especially if you are looking to attract potential buyers in the future.
Professional Grading, Drainage & Landscaping Installation
Grading and leveling your yard is no easy task. In a DIY approach, you will not only need to purchase or hire additional tools, but also invest a substantial amount of your time and effort in completing the entire project. Instead, why not count on the services of the professionals at PINE BROOK LANDSCAPING
to help diagnose your drainage problem and create a lasting solution. In addition to water management, we also offer landscape design, lawn mowing, commercial and residential maintenance, custom hardscaping
and outdoor entertainment areas.
It’s smart to fix any drainage issues as soon as possible to avoid more damage and this is one landscape project that you should trust to experienced professionals. Our friendly and experienced team specializes in proper grading and leveling of the landscape to address drainage or water pooling issues within your property. No matter your drainage or landscape needs, we can handle it all so click to contact us online or call 267-718-1771 today!
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