One of the many services we offer here at L&S Site Contractor is land grading. For those who are not familiar with this term, it refers to adjusting the slope of the ground to ensure water drains properly without pooling around the foundations of structures.
In this article, our team will go over three signs that your property has a grading problem—if you notice any of the following issues, give us a call right away to have our team correct them as soon as possible.
- Cracked or Damaged Foundation – One sign that indicates you likely have a grading problem on your land is if your foundation becomes cracked or damaged. Issues with moisture in your basement, including associated problems like mold growth, can also be caused by an underlying grading issue that makes the water flow into this area instead of away from it. If you notice cracks in the bottom layer of your building, give us a call as soon as possible to get our experts on the job.
- Pooling Water – Another sign you have a land grading problem is pooling water on your property. If parts of your land are always muddy, or if there are puddles in certain spots that never seem to dry up, then you have a drainage problem. Our team can alter the grading of your land to eliminate this issue and get rid of the standing water.
- Soil Erosion – A third sign of a grading problem on your property is soil erosion. If you notice soil gradually being washed away from around your structures, or if the roots of trees seem more exposed than they used to, then we encourage you to give us a call to get your land grading checked out.