Land Grading Services from Big Visions Landscaping

Land grading services transform unusable and sloped terrain into flat and sculpted land that you can use for construction, planting, or other development plans. Big Visions Landscaping provides land grading and leveling to create a space that suits your needs.

Reasons to Schedule Land Grading Services

Grading and leveling manipulate the land to create level ground or to contour the surface for proper drainage and erosion control. There are many reasons to schedule service:

  • Construction preparation: Quality construction is built on level ground. Whether you intend to build a home or smaller features like retaining walls and garden beds, grading provides a stable area for construction.
  • Maximize usable space: When your property has limited space, slopes and hills can severely limit the ways you can use the land. Grading creates a flat surface, giving you more usable space for construction, planting, or enjoying time outside.
  • Better drainage: Without proper drainage, excess water could lead to erosion and could even damage the foundation of nearby structures. Grading helps water flow to a safe place, avoiding costly problems.

What is Leveling vs. Grading?

Leveling and grading are two related but distinct services in landscaping and construction, each serving different purposes:
The primary goal of leveling is to create a uniform, flat surface. Leveling is often done to prepare a site for construction. Grading, on the other hand, involves shaping the land’s surface to create specific slopes, contours, or drainage patterns.
While some properties benefit from one service, you can utilize both leveling and grading to create the perfect space to achieve your dreams for the property.

Our Leveling Process

We begin each leveling process with an assessment. Once we know more about the goals you want to achieve, we can move forward with leveling. Our process includes:

  • Taking accurate measurements: We use a laser level to measure the elevation of various points on the site. Taking accurate measurements helps us determine where the ground needs to be raised or lowered to create a level surface.
  • Manipulating the soil: In some cases, we may need to add or remove material to achieve the desired soil level. We may excavate soil from higher areas, or add fill material to lower spots.
  • Compacting: Once the ground is leveled, it may be necessary to compact the soil to create a stable surface and prevent settling over time.

Our Grading Process

We approach grading the same way we approach leveling. We take the time to learn about how you want to use the land. Once we take measurements, we begin grading.

  • Cut and fill: As we shape the land, creating contours and slopes, we extract soil from higher areas and use it to fill in lower areas. This process is called “cut and fill.”
  • Create drainage: Slopes and swales direct water out of low-lying areas and away from buildings, reducing water accumulation that could cause serious damage in the future.
  • Add visual interest: We can improve the appearance of your property by terracing the land or adding berms and slopes that create opportunities for gardening and decorating.

Compacting

After we finish grading and leveling, we compact the soil. This stabilizes the vulnerable terrain and prevents settling over time. Compacting the soil increases soil density, which aids good drainage and makes the ground more stable for building.

Grading and Leveling From Big Visions Landscaping

Small lot leveling and grading helps you get more out of your property. Utilizing every part of your small lot helps you make the most of your investment. Leveling creates a flat, even surface to build. Grading helps reduce erosion by encouraging proper water drainage.
Contact Big Visions Landscaping today by calling 704-901-6104, or by filling out the online contact form. The team is always willing to help you learn more about which services are right for your property.

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