Grading & Leveling

Water pooling against your foundation. A backyard that slopes the wrong way. A spot where you want to put a patio or shed but the ground isn't level. These are grading problems, and they're some of the most common — and most fixable — issues homeowners deal with across Greater Cincinnati.

Grading is one of those jobs that looks simple but requires experience to do right. It's not just pushing dirt around — it's understanding where water needs to go, how much slope is enough, and what the soil conditions will do after the first heavy rain. Cincinnati's clay soils hold water and shift more than most homeowners expect, which means proper grading is even more critical here than in areas with sandier, more forgiving ground.

We handle yard regrading for drainage correction, building pad preparation for patios, sheds, garages, pools, and additions, and finish grading for new construction lots. Whether you're in a hilly Anderson Township neighborhood where water sheets across your yard during storms, or on a flat lot in Mason where poor original grading is sending water toward your house instead of away from it, the solution is the same: move the dirt to where it needs to be.

Our equipment — skid steers with grading attachments and mid-size excavators — lets us work efficiently on residential lots without destroying the rest of your property. For tight access situations in established neighborhoods in Loveland, Milford, or Indian Hill, we use compact equipment that fits through gates and between structures. We laser-check grades on pad prep work so your contractor has a level surface to build on.

Building pad preparation is precise work. If you're pouring a concrete patio, the pad needs to be level, compacted, and at the right elevation relative to your house. If you're setting a prefab shed or garage, the pad needs to drain properly so water doesn't pool under the structure. We establish the grade, compact the subgrade, and leave you with a surface that's ready for the next step — whether that's your concrete contractor, your shed delivery, or your own landscaping work.

Most residential grading jobs are completed in one to two days. We provide a clear scope during quoting so you know exactly what's being regraded, where the dirt is going, and what the finished product will look like. No surprises on job day.