Slope Your Property So Water Flows Away
Accurate land grading and regrading in Austin shapes the surface of your property so water flows away from your home instead of toward it. Over time, soil settles, erodes and shifts, creating low spots and reversed slopes that let water collect near foundations, driveways and patios. Correcting the grade is often one of the simplest and most effective ways to solve common drainage problems and prepare a site for building.
We use skilled operators and precise equipment to level, slope and compact your soil, creating gentle gradients that move water smoothly. Regrading also prepares ground for new concrete, landscaping, pools and structures. We evaluate each site carefully and work around trees, utilities and existing features. Our crews are punctual and tidy. Contact us today for a free estimate on land grading and regrading and put your property on solid ground.
Why Grade Matters
Expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and water held against a foundation drives that movement. Correct grade carries rain away before it can soak in next to the slab. Regrading reestablishes that slope, smooths out dips that trap water, and gives runoff a clear path to leave your property.
Signs You Need Regrading
Puddles that linger for days, soggy ground by the house, mulch washing away, or water creeping toward the foundation all point to a grade problem. If the yard slopes back toward the home, every storm adds risk. We survey the fall, identify the low spots, and reshape the ground to resolve it.
What Regrading Fixes
Our grading work targets the problems water causes:
- Positive slope away from home
- Low-spot and pooling fixes
- Negative grade correction
- Yard and lot leveling
- Soil spreading and shaping
- Compaction for stability
- Finish grade for concrete
Send the Water Away From Your Home
Reshaping your grade is one of the best defenses against foundation movement in Austin's clay soils. Request a free online estimate and we'll assess how your property drains today. Call (512) 710-1772 to schedule a look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is negative grade?
Negative grade is when the ground slopes toward your home rather than away, directing rainwater straight at the foundation. It's a leading cause of pooling and moisture problems. Regrading reverses that slope so water drains outward instead.
How much slope does my yard need?
A gentle, steady fall away from the house over the first several feet is the goal, enough to move water without creating erosion. The exact grade depends on your soil and layout. We set it to shed Austin's sudden downpours while keeping the surface usable.
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