Yard Regrading and Grading for Drainage
Reshape the ground so water leaves the house instead of heading toward it.
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Yard Regrading & Grading for Drainage done right.
Settled soil, old landscaping and new construction can leave your yard sloping toward the house. Water follows gravity, so the cheapest long-term fix is often reshaping the ground itself.
We regrade to create a gentle, continuous slope away from the foundation and toward a safe outlet, then pair it with swales or drains where the lot demands it.
What you get.
Treats the cause
Correct slope keeps water moving away without relying on pipes.
Protects the foundation
A proper grade away from the house is the first line of defense.
Blends with landscaping
We work around trees, beds and hardscape.
Pairs with drains
Grading sends water to drains that can handle it.
Before and after: hillside runoff
Before AfterIllustrative visual. Drag the handle to compare.
How we do it.
A clear sequence from first look to final walkthrough.
- 1
Survey the slope
We measure existing grades with a level.
- 2
Set the target grade
We plan a slope that sheds water to an outlet.
- 3
Move and shape soil
Equipment reshapes the ground with care around roots.
- 4
Compact and restore
We compact, then seed or sod.
Often paired with this.
YardSwales & BermsShallow, planted or rock-lined channels that move water across the yard without pipes.Learn more 
YardYard DrainageOne honest plan for every wet spot: the right mix of drains, grading and outlets for your lot.Learn more 
YardErosion ControlStabilize slopes, banks and runoff paths so heavy rain stops carrying your yard downhill.Learn more 
YardStanding WaterWhen the yard stays wet for days, we find why and drain it for good.Learn more Guides on this topic.
Yard & Property DrainageGrading and Slope Rules of ThumbHow much fall water needs, around the house and across the lot.Yard & Property DrainageHow to Fix Standing Water in Your YardA practical, step-by-step approach: diagnose the cause, choose the fix.
Yard & Property DrainageDrainage Around Your FoundationWhy water collects at the foundation and the layered fixes that protect it.Regrading FAQ.
How much slope away from the house is enough?
A commonly cited guideline is about six inches of fall over the first ten feet, where the lot allows. We confirm what fits your site.
Will regrading kill my trees?
We protect root zones and avoid heavy fill around mature trees.
Is regrading enough on its own?
Sometimes. Where the slope cannot do it alone, we add a swale or drain.
Regrading across Middle Tennessee.
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Water problem? Let’s fix it.
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