Expert Land Grading for Effective Water Drainage
At Schmitt Waterproofing, we provide professional yard grading services to ensure your property drains properly, protecting your home and landscape from water damage. Yard grading is one of the most overlooked—but most important—steps in a comprehensive waterproofing and drainage plan. A properly graded yard directs water away from your foundation, helping to prevent basement leaks, foundation cracks, and soggy landscaping.
Our team brings years of experience and advanced tools to every project, ensuring that the slope and contour of your property promote healthy drainage. We’re not just contractors—we’re drainage experts, and we know how to shape land for long-term water management.
Why Choose Schmitt Waterproofing for Yard Grading?
- Drainage-Focused Design – We don’t just move dirt—we design every project with long-term drainage in mind.
- Advanced Tools & Equipment – We use laser levels, grading machinery, and precision measuring tools to create accurate slopes.
- Custom Solutions – Every home and yard is different. We tailor each grading project to your property’s layout and soil conditions.
- Drainage Integration – Grading often works best when paired with systems like French drains, dry creek beds, or gutter downspout extensions-and we do it all.
- No Upselling – We recommend only the services you need. No pressure. No unnecessary extras. Just honest work.
Proper yard grading is often just one part of a complete drainage and foundation protection plan. In addition to yard grading, Schmitt Waterproofing offers yard drainage systems, interior drainage solutions, foundation crack injection, fingerspace drains, and retaining walls to help manage water and protect your property in the long term. Contact us today to schedule a professional evaluation and receive a customized solution for your home.
Protect What Matters Most
The Importance of Proper Yard Grading
- Water pooling near your home’s foundation
- Flooded basements or crawl spaces
- Erosion of landscaping and topsoil
- Dead grass or unhealthy plants
- Structural issues caused by excess moisture
We identify the low points and poor slopes on your property and correct them to ensure water flows away from your home—not toward it.
What to Expect from Our Yard Grading Process
- Site Evaluation – We start with a thorough inspection of your property’s current grade and drainage patterns.
- Custom Design – We develop a grading plan that corrects slope issues and integrates with any necessary drainage components.
- Precision Execution – Our team uses high-quality equipment to re-contour your yard accurately and efficiently.
- Final Assessment – We walk through the finished work with you and confirm proper water flow before wrapping up.
Schmitt Waterproofing provides professional yard grading and slope correction services throughout North Georgia, serving homeowners in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth, Dawson, and Hall Counties. Our grading solutions are carefully designed to improve water flow, prevent drainage issues, and protect your home’s foundation for long-term performance.
Request a Free Yard Grading Estimate
Don’t wait until poor drainage damages your home or landscaping. If you’ve noticed standing water, erosion, or water draining toward your house, reach out to Schmitt Waterproofing. We offer free inspections and no-obligation estimates, and we’ll provide a clear plan to fix the issue—for good.
FAQs About Yard Grading
What is yard grading?
Yard grading involves adjusting the slope of your land so that water drains away from your foundation and yard rather than pooling in unwanted areas.