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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Tanya Walent
Tanya Walent
May 5, 2023

Courteous and professional by all crew members. Project turned out better than expected. Highly recommended.

Carolyn Palitto
Carolyn Palitto
April 15, 2023

Jordan and his landscaping team did an awesome job landscaping our front and back yard.They arrived early and worked hard all day. They edged and mulched our entire property. The edging Is meticulously straight! They cleaned up the entire property when they were done. It looks so good! We will definitely use them again.

Jon Metzger
Jon Metzger
March 29, 2023

Jordan was a pleasure to work with. He was able to get out on short notice, and his team did an amazing job on my yard! Will come back to him for business and definitely would recommend anyone to use them! A well-deserved 5-star company and team!

Jessica Scavelli
Jessica Scavelli
November 23, 2022

Jordan and crew always do a great job, whether it’s a weekly mow, or seasonal cleanup. They’re quick, efficient, and professional. Thank you for keeping my property tidy!

Brooke Looby
Brooke Looby
November 7, 2022

We called a few places, with no returned phone calls before getting ahold of Jordan at Fili Property Maintenance. He answered on the first phone call and his guys were out the next day to do our leaves. Definitely worth the time and money spent. Thanks again!

Jessica Korhonen
Jessica Korhonen
November 4, 2022

Jordan and his crew are amazing to work with! Jordan is very responsive and they do quality work! I love my new landscaping and looking forward to future projects! Highly recommended!!!

Pat DiRocco
Pat DiRocco
November 3, 2022

Very helpful. Did an excellent job of cleaning up mounds of leaves. I will hire for other lawn work as the seasons warrant it. Very personable young man came to see me. Thanks to Jordan!

Rose Gobeli
Rose Gobeli
September 19, 2022

An excellent redo of the retaining wall. They showed up, did the work and cleaned up. Very happy.

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