Yard grading and drainage in Windsor and Essex County.
Grading is the part you don't see, and the part that matters most. If water sits against your foundation or pools on the lawn, the fix starts with the ground.
How we grade a yard.
Away from the house.
We set the slope so rain runs away from the foundation, not toward it.
Fill and level.
We bring in soil where it is needed and level out the low spots.
Ready for what comes next.
After grading, we can lay sod or turf, pour concrete or build beds. Same crew.
Yard grading in Windsor: what to know.
Windsor is flat and sits on clay, so water stays where the yard puts it. Here's when grading is the fix.
Signs you need it
Puddles that sit for days, soggy ground along the foundation, or a lawn that slopes toward the house.
Why it comes first
Grading is the first step of any new lawn, patio or driveway. It's far easier to fix the ground before anything goes on top.
Downspouts
Disconnected downspouts put more water on your lot, and part of Windsor requires disconnection. The yard has to carry that water away from the house.
Low spots
Low spots get filled and levelled, so water doesn't sit in the middle of the lawn.
What it can't fix
Grading moves surface water. If water is coming through the foundation, that's a job for a waterproofing contractor, and we'll tell you so.
What yard grading costs in Windsor.
Rough ranges for Windsor-Essex, before HST. Every yard is different, so the free on-site estimate gives you the real number, in writing, the same day.
Yard grading
$1.00–$2.50 per sq ft
Levelling and sloping the ground away from the house, with soil brought in as needed.
“He removed our existing ‘weed bed’ and brought multiple yards of grade A dirt and leveled it, throughout the project he was informative, and communicated any issues … We are happy with the results and neighbours are now looking at his work asking for quotes!”
Common questions about yard grading.
Anything else, ask us at the free estimate. You'll have a written quote the same day.
How much does yard grading cost in Windsor?
Grading usually runs $1.00–$2.50 per sq ft before HST, depending on how much soil has to move or be brought in.
Water pools against my foundation. Can grading fix it?
That's what grading is for. We set the slope so rain runs away from the foundation, not toward it.
What do you do about low spots in the lawn?
We bring in soil where it's needed and level them out.
What comes after grading?
Usually sod or turf, concrete or new beds, all from the same crew.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes. We offer a one-year warranty, and we'll go over what it covers for your job at the free estimate. We're also fully insured and WSIB covered.
Often done on the same job.
One crew, one quote, one schedule. No juggling three contractors.
