5 Signs Your Property Needs Professional Grading
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If water pools near your foundation or your yard never dries out, the shape of the ground may be the problem.
Five signs to watch for after heavy rain
- Standing water in the yard
- Soil erosion and washouts
- Muddy, rutted driveways
- Water collecting near the foundation or crawl space
- Uneven, sunken or lumpy ground
Why it matters for trees too
Saturated soil weakens roots. In western Washington, many trees that blow over in winter storms are standing in ground that has stayed wet for weeks. If you have big trees near the house and drainage problems, it’s worth having both looked at. See tree removal.
What grading does
- Moves water away from structures
- Protects foundations
- Prevents erosion
- Creates level areas for building and landscaping
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