Grading & Leveling in Chanhassen

Common signs include water pooling in the yard for more than 24 hours after rain, water seeping into your basement, or visible "scouring" where soil is washing away from your house foundation.

Rough grading involves moving large amounts of dirt to set the overall slope and drainage. Fine grading is the "finish work" that smooths out small bumps and divots to prepare the surface for sod or seed.

Yes, grading usually involves stripping the existing turf to reshape the soil underneath. This is why grading is almost always paired with new sod installation or seeding.

Standard building codes generally recommend a minimum slope of 5% (6 inches of drop in the first 10 feet) away from the foundation to ensure water moves effectively away from the home.

The cost depends on the size of the area, the amount of soil that needs to be brought in or removed, and the accessibility for our equipment. It is significantly less expensive than repairing a cracked foundation or a flooded basement!