Infinite Outdoor Construction
Grading changes the shape or elevation of the ground. It may prepare for a patio, lawn, retaining wall or planting area, but it is not automatically a complete drainage solution.
What can grading help with?
- Preparing a new outdoor project area
- Smoothing abrupt or uneven transitions
- Creating workable elevations for lawn or landscape installation
- Coordinating grade with patios, retaining walls and walkways
Grading and drainage are related — but not identical
Surface slope affects runoff, but downspouts, soil, neighboring elevations and subsurface conditions can also influence water problems. A wet area should be evaluated before assuming that moving soil alone will solve it.
Why final use matters
A grade prepared for sod may be different from one prepared for pavers or a retaining wall. The next phase of the project helps determine how the surface should be shaped and finished.
Access affects the project
Equipment size, gates, fences, slopes and existing improvements can affect how much material can be moved and how efficiently work can be completed.
What to discuss at an estimate
- Where water currently collects or travels
- What will be installed after grading
- Any structures or utilities near the work
- Desired finished elevation
- Equipment access
Talk through the actual property
General guides are useful for preparation, but the final scope depends on the site. Infinite Outdoor Construction can review the property, access and project goals during an estimate.
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