Let it settle
New soil settles over the first few rains. Minor low spots can be topped up.
A level, well-drained foundation for a new lawn, patio or garden.
Grading shapes the ground so water flows away from your home and the yard is smooth enough for a great lawn. Topsoil adds the healthy growing layer that construction and erosion often strip away.
It’s the first step before sod, seed or any hardscape.
Every step, so you know what you’re getting and why it’s done that way.
Check how the ground drains today and where water should go.
Soil moved and shaped so the ground slopes away from the house.
Screened topsoil spread to a 4 to 6-inch growing layer.
Raked smooth and rolled, ready for seed, sod or planting.
A 2 to 3-person crew with a skid steer or mini excavator. Most jobs take 1 to 3 days.
Simple things you can do between visits, including how and when to water.
New soil settles over the first few rains. Minor low spots can be topped up.
Keep newly seeded areas lightly moist until the grass sprouts.
Avoid driving on freshly graded areas, which compacts the soil.
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Get My Free QuoteAway from the house: about 6 inches of drop over the first 10 feet is a common guideline.
Grass roots need loose, organic soil. Seeding onto compacted subsoil or clay gives a thin, weak lawn.
Usually some fine grading and topsoil, yes. It’s what makes a new lawn smooth and healthy.
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