Why You Need Professional Site Grading
Why do you need professional site grading? Simply put, professional site grading prevents a wide range of costly water damage from occurring to and on your property. Let’s take a closer look.
Every time it rains or snows, and every time ice melts, there is excess water that needs a place to go. We call this stormwater. Stormwater that is mismanaged (or not managed at all) and doesn’t have a place to go, will still find a place to reside… such as low spots on your property, the space surrounding your foundation, or, your basement. These are not great options.
What’s worse than the obvious water damage, is the fact that the pressure of the water against your foundation (the most important part of your home) can cause your foundation to crack over time. This causes even further structural damage, and soon enough, you’re left with an ugly, expensive problem that could have been avoided all together with professional grading.
image source: https://www.bakerconstructors.com/services/site-grading/
Many people think that professional grading is a one time process that happens prior to building a new home or business, but it’s actually a process that needs to happen every time you make structural changes to your property. Every time you make a structural change to your property, it changes the flow of stormwater — not something you want to take lightly. If you’re thinking of adding a garden, fountain, shed, or swimming pool to your property, you need professional grading services. Additionally, professional grading is needed as a means of upkeep on your property to repair areas that perhaps have been washed away by several years of heavy rain or snow.
If you’ve read our previous blogs, you’ll notice that at LandEx Company, we are all about educating our clients and empowering them to decide what methods work best for them. So, often, we give free DIY instructions on how to care for your property. When it comes to professional grading, however, it’s time to call in an experienced team. Professional grading requires expert knowledge regarding slope adjustment and soil elevation, as well as the use of heavy machinery to quite literally reshape the earth! Please do your due diligence to ensure that the company you entrust with your property will get the job done right.
Our team of LandEx Co. professionals is ready and eager to help you with all of your residential and commercial site grading needs. We work with home and business owners, civil engineers, surveyors, and building contractors to get the job done right. Connect with us today and mention this blog post to receive a FREE quote!