Owning your own home comes with a great deal of pride. It also comes with responsibility, occasional issues, and some hard knocks. One of the largest and potentially costly concerns of a homeowner is water. Although we all benefit from the convenience of running water, too much water is often the cause of many structural issues concerning the foundation of a home. When issues involving standing water or the flooding of a home arise, it is time to investigate how proper grading around your foundation will help to control this in the future.
What is landscape grading?
Grading is the gradual slope created by materials that are used to divert unwanted water or run-off from settling and pooling in low areas. This type of landscaping also helps to diminish soil erosion. By forming and shaping the area surrounding a foundation, it is possible to divert any extra water from around the base of the home and transport it to other areas of the property or a storm drain system.
Why is landscape grading important?
The grading of a property is essential for keeping unwanted water from saturating and infiltrating the foundation of a home. Without proper grading, water from such things as rainstorms and winter run-off will collect around the base of the property. With nowhere to go but straight down, the water will continue to seep into the ground, keeping the foundation moist. Eventually, this moisture will begin to eat away and weaken the foundation of the building, and this could result in substantial structural damage and costly repairs for you and your family.
What are the costs involved in grading a property?
The costs that a homeowner will incur to ensure proper grading around the foundation is directly dependent on the specifics of each individual job. If your current grading is inadequate, the cost of the job will include the soil to be added, equipment needed to distribute the soil, and the labor needed to complete the job. If you think that the grading around your foundation is not sufficient, or you have seen water collect and stand next to your home, your home is at risk.
Why is landscape grading important to a roofing, window, and siding specialists?
Even with the most perfectly built roof system, state of the art windows, and excellent siding, if the grading is not done correctly around your foundation, water can still enter your home. Our goal is to make your home as safe and durable as possible.
