Property Grading

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We Specialize In Property Grading Services
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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.

Fili Property Maintenance is a landscaping contractor based out of Louisville, Ohio and serving Stark County including Akron, Alliance, Canal Fulton, Canton, North Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Louisville, and Massillon.

We specialize in property grading services.  Whether you're clearing a site to build a new patio, or you want to clear out the brush on your property and reclaim lost land, or you're getting ready to install a new lawn we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.

Why Do You Need Your Property Graded?

  • Do you have water leaking into your basement?
  • Do you have water pooling up around your home 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?

Lot and Property Grading Services

  • Driveway clearing
  • New lawn area grading
  • Grading for hardscape installations
  • Berm or bank creation
  • Landscape material spreading

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 (330) 904-4196 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

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William Deitrick
William Deitrick
November 18, 2023

Always does great work will continue using them in the future

JB Goode
JB Goode
November 14, 2023

Had a big leaf clean up done by them. Answered the phone straight away, they were straight forward & honest with how they bill, and they showed up they day they said they were going & did a excellent excellent excellency job. I wish more companies had the high end customer service this fella had.

Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson
November 14, 2023

Jordan and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job on my landscape. He was quick with responding to all my questions and made the billing process easy. He did the job in a very reasonable time with a quote that was competitive with the 2 other companies that came out. I highly recommend Jordan and his crew and will use him in the future.

Dan Libby
Dan Libby
November 14, 2023

Hard working and a super clean job. Cost is appropriate for the services provided. The crew always says hello. I have only good results and good things to say about Fili Property Maintenance. I will call on them again next season. They took wonderful care of my parents house as well as mine.

Joel Gladysz
Joel Gladysz
November 14, 2023

Jordan and his crew was quick to pencil me into their busy schedule and the level of service was nothing short of exceptional. I’d gladly hire them again for fall cleanup.

Jonathon Calderone
Jonathon Calderone
November 14, 2023

I was so happy with the great leaf clean up thank you guys so much

David Kopp
David Kopp
November 13, 2023

This company is professional and very efficient. They showed up to help me do fall cleanup. I have 9 acres, they were in and out in three hours! I rarely write these reviews, but I highly recommend Jordan and his crew!

Holly Mcknight
Holly Mcknight
August 1, 2023

Fili property maintenance Co. Top notch!! I had some stone put down in my flower garden. Jordan, Zach, Bob and Bud did an excellent job!! Would recommend for all of your landscaping needs!! Thanks again Jordan.

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