Yard Grading, Basins, and Yard Drains

Fix Yard Grades and Drainage Problems at the Source

Grade correction, basins, and drains that move water where it belongs.

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15+
Years in the field
2022
Locally owned since
8
Specialized services
100%
Done right, no shortcuts

The ground truth

Bad prep gets expensive fast

Low spots, runoff damage, and recurring puddles around your property.

Our approach

We diagnose water flow and reshape your grade for consistent drainage performance.

What you get

  • Grade leveling for better runoff
  • Basin and yard drain options
  • Targeted correction where it matters most

Recent work

Recent yard grading, basins, and yard drains jobs

Compact track loader regrading and setting stone in a Kalamazoo front yard
Front-yard regrade and stone work, Kalamazoo
Drain line trenched across a lawn and tied into a manhole, set with a laser level
Yard drain line trenched and tied into a manhole
Side yard regraded smooth to carry water away from the house
Side yard regraded to drain away from the home
Timber retaining wall built and backyard regraded with fresh topsoil
Retaining wall and backyard regrade
Drainage basin set into a gravel-bedded excavation
Drainage basin set in a gravel bed
Drain pipe and fittings installed in a hand-dug trench
Drain pipe and fittings in a clean trench
Downspout routed underground to carry roof water away from the foundation
Downspout routed away from the foundation

How it works

Three steps to break ground

01

Call and describe the issue

02

Map runoff and low points

03

Regrade and install drainage features

The cost of waiting

Put it off, pay more later

Ignoring poor grade can keep causing erosion, soggy lawns, and water intrusion.

The payoff

Results that hold up

Your property drains cleaner and stays more functional after storms.

Common questions

What homeowners ask before we start

Can this solve backyard flooding?

In many cases yes, with the right grading and drainage combination.

Do you install catch basins?

Yes, we install basins where they improve drainage performance.

Ready when you are

Let's get your site done right

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