Grading is critical to the healthy foundation of your landscape. Just as your home depends on its foundation, much of your yard relies on its grading. Proper grading does its job and goes unnoticed, but if your yard has poor grading, you’ll start to see problems arise that can eventually lead to expensive repairs.
Proper Yard Leveling Prevents Water Damage
Unwanted water can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Excess water and moisture can do serious structural damage to your home’s basement and foundation. Problems such as cracks, leaks, mold, and mildew are often the result of insufficient grading. If these issues progress, they can threaten the integrity of your entire home. You can avoid these costly problems by grading (or sloping) the land around your home so that water flows away from the foundation and towards a drain in your yard or a storm drain. However, knowing exactly how much slope is needed can be difficult. Our exterior experts will identify any issues and regrade your lawn to protect your home from water damage.
Proper Yard Leveling Improves Water Drainage
Regrading will also lead to improved yard drainage. You’re likely suffering from insufficient grading if excess water pools in certain areas of your lawn. Not only can this waterlog and eventually kill your grass and plants but it can also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Correct yard grading is essential to successful drainage systems and resolving the problem areas of your lawn. Grading your yard and installing the best drainage system is a complex job that requires a skilled hand. When it comes to something as important as grading, you don’t want to leave anything up to chance. To avoid making costly mistakes, it’s in your best interest to contact a professional.
Proper Yard Leveling Creates More Backyard Space
Uneven or hilly lawns can be difficult to landscape and maintain. If you’re considering adding landscape features to your backyard but don’t have a level surface to work with, landscape grading can optimize your backyard by creating a more usable space.
Poorly graded yards should be taken seriously, as they can wreak havoc on your home and your entire landscape. For this reason, you need a team you can trust to identify problems, determine what’s necessary for the best grade, and do the work the right way. If you’re searching for residential grading services in the Raleigh-Durham area, give us a call at Turf Works of NC.
