Property Grading

Get your property ready for landscaping and a lawn

We Specialize In Property Grading Services
We'll get your property ready for a lawn and landscape

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?
  • Does your driveway or parking area have standing water 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?

Rodrigo’s Landscaping is a landscaping contractor based out of Clayton, North Carolina and serving Wake County, including: Apex, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Knightdale, Raleigh, and Rolesville.  We specialize in property grading services.  Whether you need to repair a drainage issue on your property, you're clearing a section of your backyard to build a new patio, or you want to grade an area for a new lawn,  we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.

Property Grading Services We Offer:

New Construction: Before building a home, proper grading ensures that water drains away from the structure, preventing potential water damage to the foundation.

Improving Existing Drainage Issues: Properties experiencing standing water, soggy yards, or water pooling near foundations after rainfalls may need re-grading to correct these issues.

Landscaping Renovations: Redesigning a landscape, including installing gardens, patios, or other hardscapes, often requires re-grading to ensure water flows properly throughout the property.

Erosion Control: Sloped properties or those with erosion issues can benefit from grading solutions that stabilize the soil and prevent further erosion.

Preparation for Lawn Installation or Revival: Ensuring a level and properly graded surface is crucial for new lawn installations or revitalizing an existing lawn to promote even growth and drainage.

Addressing Foundation Issues: Homes with foundational water damage may require re-grading to divert water away from the structure and mitigate future damage.

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 (984) 777-0324 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

Our Clients Love Us!

Here's What They Say

Heather King
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Heather King
February 18, 2024

In a world of where contractor woes are a common complaint, it's a relief to find someone like Rodrigo. He is hard working, organized, a good listener, and attentive to detail. Beyond that, he has a great eye and can visualize a landscape that looks amazing and then make it happen. His team members have the same skills, and are able to help you see the how the technical aspects of the work come together with your plan. Our garden patio update and sod look perfect with our mid-century modernist house. Clean lines and a modern but natural look.

Jon Alley
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Jon Alley
November 15, 2023

I emailed the company from the website asking for an estimate. I was quickly contacted to discuss the project. Rodrigo was able to provide a rough estimate based on measurements and a sketch of what I was wanting. He then setup a time to come to the site to verify/confirm the project. The estimate provided over the phone was very close to the “real” estimate…no hidden fees or charges. If you’re looking for a professional that is prompt, responsive, and provides a great product, make sure you give Rodrigo’s a call.

Mauricio Garcia
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Mauricio Garcia
October 29, 2023

Beautiful work done on my new pathway to my backyard! Will be repeating customer for other projects !

Sriram Srinivasan
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Sriram Srinivasan
October 5, 2023

I had happened to reach out to Rodrigo for a free estimate and scope of work for a job in my backyard. Rodrigo was very punctual, responsive, and always followed up. He had got the scope of work and proposal on time. He is the guy you could trust. I couldn't do a project with him due to unavoidable reasons at the last minute but came here to leave a review about his professionalism!!!!

Edyta C
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Edyta C
June 17, 2023

Highly recommend Rodrigo’s Landscaping to anybody who is looking to get a professional work done. They did an amazing job making a concrete retaining wall for us. They worked very fast and finished the job in just 2 days. Very happy with the results. Also, they followed the contract and executed everything in the way we asked them to. Would use them again in the future.

Mahesh Muppavarapu
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Mahesh Muppavarapu
April 28, 2023

For the past 2 years, I have been searching for a good hardscaping company which can help transform my backyard / frontyard. Many contractors would come and take a look and would either not send the quote or never understood what I was looking for from landscaping design standpoint. I contacted Rodrigo through FB and he came the next day(I believe Sunday) to take a look and gave me a quote in couple of days. Rodrigo is thorough and easy to work with. He will make sure you are satisfied with the design and outcome of the project. He is there at every stage of the project, continuously monitoring the progress and answer any questions I had at each stage. His team works really well and does a thorough job. At times, I raised concerns that the work is not as expected and his team took the inputs/feedback and made corrections and completed the work to satisfaction. All in all, Rodrigo’s Landscaping team did a fantastic job with my backyard / frontyard. I would highly recommend them for any major project you want to get done. You will not be disappointed.

Lori Kittle
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Lori Kittle
March 15, 2023

We used Rodrigo’s Landscaping for pavers around our pool area. They were very knowledgeable, professional and responsive to our many questions. The pavers we had completed came out beautifully and we will use this company again for future landscaping needs.

Justin Hyde
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Justin Hyde
March 4, 2023

This is the second project that Rodrigo and his crew did for us. There’s a reason that we are a repeat customer and will continue to go to this business for any landscaping needs. Rodrigo himself is very professional, personable, and most importantly a trustworthy individual. He is super responsive and very accommodating to our schedule. His crew does a fantastic job with no corners cut. I highly recommend working with Rodrigo.

mike spriggs
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mike spriggs
November 1, 2022

Rodrigo’s Landscaping really is the best landscape company to work with. Rodrigo, does a fine job communicating during each phase of the project. Rodrigo , showed exceptional communication, and his TEAM! WOW watch his crew work for a day and you will see they're extremely skilled at what they do. I highly recommend Rodrigos landscaping !

Valerie Willis
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Valerie Willis
October 30, 2022

I've used Rodrigo Landscaping for three major projects at my residence; Cedar Mulch and tree & leaf removal that accumulated for 15yrs. I was impress with his professionalism i hired him again to install three 9ft green giant trees and cut down a few trees to allow the new trees to fully grown. The 3rd project was aerate and reseeding my one acre yard. He had an interesting service I had not had for the 20yrs I've owned my home. It was called removal of the dirt buds left by the aeration machine. In summary, he has always kept to his commitment of our landscape contracts and I respect and appreciate his style of running a landscape business. He's a rare gem and I plan to use him again!

Maureen Anoba
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Maureen Anoba
July 22, 2022

Absolutely did a fantastic job on landscaping our backyard- price was fair and work done as scheduled and on time! Highly recommend!

Paul Ingham
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Paul Ingham
June 5, 2022

Rodrigo and his crew did a marvelous job. First of all Rodrigo responded to our request for a Landscape design and quote the same day. He was on time, very professional and created a landscape design by the next day at a very competitive price. He explained exactly what they would be doing and how long it would take to complete the job. One week later his crew showed up and completed the project that day. They left the site in perfect condition and Rodrigo came by to make sure we were satisfied with the work. I would recommend Rodrigo's Landscaping to anyone. He honest, creative, professional, knowledgeable, reasonable and on time.

Hunter Shepherd
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Hunter Shepherd
December 1, 2021

We recently hired Rodrigo to regrade our front and back yard, install zoysia sod, create mulch beds with steel borders, add a french drain, and lay stone paths. Rodrigo was professional and delivered on our vision. His team completed the work within a couple of days of starting. We couldn’t be happier with our choice! If you want a job well done I would highly recommend Rodrigo’s Landscaping. The pictures speak for themselves

Sagesse09
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Sagesse09
October 13, 2021

Rodrigo did such a great job with my yard! I was so frustrated at the way my yard was being kept so I hired Rodrigo's Landscaping. My yard looks great now! Here is a before and after of one of the areas they worked on for me.

Heidi Connell
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Heidi Connell
July 22, 2021

Rodrigo went above and beyond any expectations and visions we had for our yard. Very hard working, detail oriented and professional. He most definitely has our business from here on out. We’ve received many compliments from neighbors and friends. We recommend him to anyone with a project on their hands! You will not be disappointed with any aspect of working with him!

Tracy Hudson
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Tracy Hudson
April 23, 2021

Rodrigo unexpectedly stopped by and offered to spread a pile of mulch we had sitting in our driveway. We ended up hiring him to weed our landscaping and spread the mulch. He was fast, priced fairly, and detail oriented! We plan to use him for lawn maintenance throughout the upcoming summer.

A Jones
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A Jones
April 19, 2021

Rodrigo was professionally sound throughout and did a great job!!

Sharae Smith
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Sharae Smith
March 7, 2021

Very professional, thorough and knowledgeable. I was more than pleased with his services.

Mike
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Mike
February 25, 2021

Amazing customer service worked alone today and still completed a job for 3 people by himself great customer service takes pride In his work 5 stars for sure will recommend to everyone i know

Kelly Irons
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Kelly Irons
February 24, 2021

Great experience from website to work completion. Definitely recommend contacting for any work you need done.

Cheryl Copeland
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Cheryl Copeland
February 18, 2021

I was very pleased with the work that Rodrigo provided on such short notice. He is a very polite and hardworking and makes sure that every detail of the work requested was done correctly. I was very satisfied with the appearance of the yard after completion.

Robert Lacey
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Robert Lacey
February 13, 2021

Excellent customer service this guy is the best

Sabirah Fleming
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Sabirah Fleming
January 30, 2021

Great service, Great Price & Definitely recommend; You will not be disappointed 👌🏽

Jenifer Castellano
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Jenifer Castellano
January 15, 2021

By far one of the best landscaping services in Raleigh!

Joseph Upshaw
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Joseph Upshaw
January 15, 2021

Excellent customer service!!! Very kind, knowledgeable, honest, and extremely hard working, will use again and will recommend to others

Sara Rios
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Sara Rios
January 14, 2021

This was absolutely the best service I’ve ever had, kind, patient and paid close attention to detail, not to mention you can’t beat the price! highly recommend.

Alan Segura
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Alan Segura
January 14, 2021

Very professional and very educated. Best prices you’ll find in a 100 mile radius for sure!! Rodrigo did a lot of work for me this past week and I am so happy it turned out even better than expected. give this man a call & you’ll save a ton of money and headaches!!

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