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Grading & Drainage

Start with what the water is doing now. Photos after a rain, the affected area, and the direction the ground falls help frame a useful grading or drainage conversation.

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A better first look

What we need to quote it

  1. Where does the water begin and where does it collect?
  2. How large is the affected area?
  3. What does the slope around it look like?
  4. Can you share photos during or just after a rain?

We quote the work you actually need. Scope, access, terrain, materials, equipment requirements, site conditions, and job size can all affect the estimate.

Straight answers

Grading & Drainage, answered

Why does water stand in my yard after it rains?

Usually because the ground does not fall away from where the water lands, or because it falls toward something that stops it. The useful evidence is where the water begins, where it collects, how large the wet area gets, and what the slope around it is doing. Photos taken during or just after a rain are worth more than any description of the problem.

What does yard grading and drainage cost?

It follows the size of the affected area, how far the water has to be carried, the slope available to work with, and what sits in the way. There is no honest flat number before someone has seen how the water actually behaves on the property.

What areas do you cover for grading & drainage?

Seven Alabama counties — Tallapoosa, Lee, Macon, Chilton, Shelby, Elmore and Jefferson — worked from a base in Tallassee. That includes Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill, New Site, Auburn, Opelika, Smiths Station, Beauregard and the surrounding communities. Every estimate follows the actual location, so give the address or ZIP code when you ask.

How do I get a quote for grading & drainage?

Call or text 205-440-6513, email hello@shovelanddirt.com, or send the details through the estimate form on this page. Photos taken on a phone help more than anything else — they answer questions about access, terrain, and condition before anyone has to ask them.

Get an estimate

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