Property Grading

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Properly grading your property is an important step when looking to install a new landscape, or a new lawn, a patio, a driveway, and more.

Property grading refers to the process of shaping and sloping the land around a building or property to improve its appearance, direct water away from structures, and prevent soil erosion. It involves moving soil and grading it to create a level base for construction or to enhance the aesthetics of a landscape.

This process is critical for ensuring the proper drainage of water and preventing water damage to buildings and other structures. A well-graded property is important for the stability of foundations, the preservation of landscaping, and maintaining the overall health of the property.

Why Do You Need Your Property Graded?

  • Do you have water leaking into your basement?
  • Do you have water pooling up around your home when it rains?
  • Are your gardens or lawn areas getting muddy?
  • Does your property have lots of lumps and bumps you want to smooth out?

Morales Landscaping & Pinestraw is a landscaping contractor based out of Greenville, South Carolina and serving Greenville County.  We provide property grading in Clemson, Easley, Greenville, Greer, Landrum, Salem, Seneca, Simpsonville, and Travelers Rest.

We specialize in property grading services.  Whether you're clearing a site to build a new patio, or you want to clear out the brush on your property and reclaim lost land, or you're getting ready to install a new lawn we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.

Lot and Property Grading Services

  • Driveway clearing
  • New lawn area grading
  • Grading for hardscape installations
  • Berm or bank creation
  • Landscape material spreading

What To Know About Final Grading Your Property

#1.  Grading For Proper Drainage

The primary reason for property grading isn't just to make everything level and uniform.  The real purpose for property grading is to provide proper drainage by sloping the grade away from your home or other out-buildings and landscape elements.  This is called "positive" grading and it works to direct water away from your structure.  If the grade is sloping towards your home this would be considered a "negative" grade and would lead to water pooling up around your structure which is not a good thing.

#2.  Soil Conditions

The condition of your soil can make an impact on how your property is graded.  Usually the layer of topsoil will need to come off to expose the soil underneath.  This is where we use a machine to actually level and "shape" your property with the desired slope.  If you have very hard clay-based soil (hardpan condition) then this will need to be addressed.

#3.  Matching Existing Fixtures With The Final Grade

This is where it takes a little finesse and a lot of experience with property grading!  You want to make sure your final grade matches your existing landscape fixtures.   You don't want to step off your back patio and drop down a foot onto your lawn.  Ideally your property is graded so the final grade can match up with your existing fixtures but at the same time allowing for the proper slope to prevent water from pooling up and directing into a drainage ditch, swale, or other drainage system.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss property grading we'd be happy to meet with you.  Please call (864) 434-4176 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

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Very satisfied with the results Highly RECOMMENDED !!!

SURGE TECH
SURGE TECH March 25, 2016
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Great place to work with 🥰😎

Juana Martinez
Juana Martinez August 12, 2023
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I had this company install a retaining wall and remove a tree. I had a good experience from contacting them through project completion. Their prices were the best out of 3 different quotes. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They are now my go to landscaping company.

Nick D
Nick D January 30, 2023
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The quality and attention to detail is the best I’ve experienced. No other company even comes close!

Andy Welchel
Andy Welchel August 11, 2023
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Very immaculate & professional; was always available when I needed to contact him.

Michelle Nichols
Michelle Nichols May 22, 2020
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Adrian and the team were great to work with. I have a lot more projects for them in the future

Stephen Herbert
Stephen Herbert August 29, 2023
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My yard looks great! Very professional!

Benjamin Brackett
Benjamin Brackett May 22, 2020
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We are beyond happy at how beautiful morales landscaping has made our yard look! Almost an acre of mulch and yard clean up for a fair price. Everyone was professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!

Leslie Busch
Leslie Busch August 11, 2023

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