Maybe you’ve never really noticed it before, but both residential and commercial properties have an ever-so-slight incline to them. This was not done by accident. This incline, or grading as we say in the landscaping business, helps protect your property from damage. Unfortunately, the land is not always graded correctly. But as you’ll see, keeping a proper grade to your yard can affect not only the appearance but also the structural integrity of your home or business.

What Is Land Grading

Also known as land leveling, land grading is a process that involves digging up and transporting earth on a property, for instance, during the construction of an addition to your home or a large hardscaping project. What should happen is the landscaping technicians will smooth out the ground using specialized tools like bulldozers. Depending on the area of the property, a slight incline may be added to help with water drainage. Ideally, the landscaping should be smooth to be used as a foundation for sod, construction, etc. Unfortunately, sometimes land is not graded properly, leading to a variety of problems. In some circumstances, contractors may finish the job and leave you with an uneven, debris-filled mess! Fortunately, Images Landscaping & Construction offers bulldozing services to clean up just such situations. While having perfectly smooth terrain may not seem like a big deal, it very much will become a big deal if it’s left that way.

Land Grading Helps With Water Drainage

If you’re building a new home or business, and the land is not graded properly, water won’t be able to drain away. In fact, it could actually flow towards the foundation of your building(s). All that excess water can lead to erosion, turfgrass diseases, and structural damage in the worst circumstance. Your foundation could develop cracks, which in turn can lead to flooding. And all that dampness is just the sort of environment that molds, mildews, fungus, and pests love. In fact, water drainage is the very reason we use gutters on our homes and garages – they move excess water away from the foundations of our homes! But the land itself can help with this task as well – if it’s graded correctly.

Land Grading Paves The Way

Land grading isn’t just for new builds. If you’re re-paving a driveway, installing a terrace, or redoing a pathway, it’s important to have the land graded properly. Too sharp of an incline, and you could face a slippery slope during Michigan’s winters. Too little of an incline and rainwater will pool on your pavement, leading to flooding and erosion at the edges of your driveway. And if you own a commercial property, the problems with pooling water are more severe. The last thing you need is for tenants, clients, or customers to step out of their cars into your flooded parking lot.

Level Land Means Fewer Pests

In addition to eroding the soil and damaging property, excess water can lead to major problems with pests – especially mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes need still standing water to lay their eggs. When your yard is flooded, it’s the perfect time for them to set up a nursery.

You’ll Make The Most Of Your Yard

If your home is built on a steep slope, you might think you can have a deck or patio. Think again! By re-grading the landscape, Images Landscaping can craft a flat area for that dream patio or deck you’ve always wanted.

Smooth Landscaping Just Looks Better

When your landscaping is smooth and covered by lush green grass, it feels like a little slice of paradise. When your yard is bumpy and uneven, it looks unkempt and is a pain in the butt to maintain. Bumpy yards can bottom out landscaping equipment, resulting in uneven mowing. And these areas stick out like a sore thumb. But with a professional’s touch, your landscape will look as smooth as a sheet of glass.

Get Professional Land Grading Services From Images Landscaping & Construction

Whether you need it for home or your commercial property, a new job, or you need help finishing what contractors didn’t, the experts at Images Landscaping & Construction can help. As part of our selection of landscaping services, we offer rough and finished grading, Harley raking, and bulldozing services. If you’d like to learn more or schedule a consultation, give us a call at (248) 866-5442, or you can reach out to us through our online form.

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