Property Grading
Getting properties ready for landscaping and lawns
We Specialize In Property Grading Services
Properly grading your property is an important step when looking to install a new landscape, or a new lawn, a patio, a driveway, and more.
Property grading refers to the process of shaping and sloping the land around a building or property to improve its appearance, direct water away from structures, and prevent soil erosion. It involves moving soil and grading it to create a level base for construction or to enhance the aesthetics of a landscape.
This process is critical for ensuring the proper drainage of water and preventing water damage to buildings and other structures. A well-graded property is important for the stability of foundations, the preservation of landscaping, and maintaining the overall health of the property.
Why Do You Need Your Property Graded?
- Do you have water leaking into your basement?
- Does your driveway or parking area have standing water when it rains?
- Are your gardens or lawn areas getting muddy?
- Does your property have lots of lumps and bumps you want to smooth out?
JB’s Landscaping is a premier landscaping company based in Columbia, New Jersey, proudly serving homeowners in Warren and Morris Counties.
We specialize in property grading services. Whether you need to repair a drainage issue on your property, you're clearing a section of your backyard to build a new patio, or you want to grade an area for a new lawn, we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.
Property Grading Services We Offer:
New Construction: Before building a home, proper grading ensures that water drains away from the structure, preventing potential water damage to the foundation.
Improving Existing Drainage Issues: Properties experiencing standing water, soggy yards, or water pooling near foundations after rainfalls may need re-grading to correct these issues.
Landscaping Renovations: Redesigning a landscape, including installing gardens, patios, or other hardscapes, often requires re-grading to ensure water flows properly throughout the property.
Erosion Control: Sloped properties or those with erosion issues can benefit from grading solutions that stabilize the soil and prevent further erosion.
Preparation for Lawn Installation or Revival: Ensuring a level and properly graded surface is crucial for new lawn installations or revitalizing an existing lawn to promote even growth and drainage.
Addressing Foundation Issues: Homes with foundational water damage may require re-grading to divert water away from the structure and mitigate future damage.
What To Know About Final Grading Your Property
#1. Grading For Proper Drainage
The primary reason for property grading isn't just to make everything level and uniform. The real purpose for property grading is to provide proper drainage by sloping the grade away from your home or other out-buildings and landscape elements. This is called "positive" grading and it works to direct water away from your structure. If the grade is sloping towards your home this would be considered a "negative" grade and would lead to water pooling up around your structure which is not a good thing.
#2. Soil Conditions
The condition of your soil can make an impact on how your property is graded. Usually the layer of topsoil will need to come off to expose the soil underneath. This is where we use a machine to actually level and "shape" your property with the desired slope. If you have very hard clay-based soil (hardpan condition) then this will need to be addressed.
#3. Matching Existing Fixtures With The Final Grade
This is where it takes a little finesse and a lot of experience with property grading! You want to make sure your final grade matches your existing landscape fixtures. You don't want to step off your back patio and drop down a foot onto your lawn. Ideally your property is graded so the final grade can match up with your existing fixtures but at the same time allowing for the proper slope to prevent water from pooling up and directing into a drainage ditch, swale, or other drainage system.
If you'd like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss property grading we'd be happy to meet with you. Please call (908) 496-4755 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.
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Here's What They Say
Wow!! They just finished my front steps and I’m over the moon happy with how absolutely stunning they turned out. This is our second time using this company and we are so appreciative of their work. They arrived on time and cleaned up after themselves. So easy to work with. I was all over the place with what I wanted but he really pulled my vision together and the turnout was amazing!!!! And they came out during the heat wave. I was blown away. Thank you so much for taking our project on. I am so grateful for all the workers who came and suffered through the heat to deliver this beautiful piece of art that I have the honor to see everyday I pull up to my home. Thanks guys. 😊😊😊🫶🏻
We recently had a project completed by Jeff and his company and we could not be more pleased! I’ve rarely seen a project go so smoothly, and we’ve had many over the years. He turned our 21-year-old eye sore into a beautifully landscaped pool area with pavers, a fire pit and lighting! Jeff finished the project at the quoted price and on time. I also should note as part of the plan development process, Jeff was able to provide us with a video showing how the project would look as designed. That sold us-the finished product was exactly as shown. If you are thinking about an outdoor project, give Jeff a call!
We have been customers since 2012! Every year we start off the season with a Spring Clean up in our gardens and lawn followed by a lawn fertilization. Then our weekly lawn cuttings go from mid April to late October early November. The maintenance team does a thorough job leaving our lawn looking neat and nicely manicured. The office staff is attentive and makes sure to satisfy our special requests. Kudos to JB’s, you will look forward to seeing their truck pull up to your property every week! LO (Blairstown)
