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Suffolk County & Nassau County’s Pros for Yard Grading & Drainage

If you are dealing with basement water, you need to install an interior waterproofing system to keep water out, but you should also take care of factors outside your home that are leading water to your basement! This includes correcting the grading of your yard.

ACM offers professional landscape and yard grading and leveling services throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County. If you’re searching for yard grading near me or landscape grading near you, our team can inspect your property and recommend the right drainage solution.

If you’re dealing with basement water and have been searching for yard grading near you or a Long Island drainage contractor, ACM is here to help with a free inspection and estimate.

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What is Landscape Grading & Why it Matters

To start, what is landscape/yard grading? Landscape grading is the process of reshaping the land around your home. Because poorly graded yards can collect pools of water and cause rain to flow down to your foundation and into your Long Island basement, landscape grading is a necessity.

On top of a wet basement, poor yard grading can lead to unwanted erosion, ruining your landscaping, covering your walkways with water, and flooding your flower beds. To avoid these problems, you need properly grade your yard, correcting the slope of the ground.

What is the right slope for drainage?

In relatively wet climates like Long Island, as a rule of thumb, you want your land to slope at a 5% grade away from your house (a slope of six inches for every 10 feet), though the exact slope will vary for the different elements around your property.

However, you don’t want to go much above a 5% grade because although this will direct rainwater where you want it, extreme grading could lead to water pooling in other places in your yard.

Before starting work, you should have a professional, like ACM Basement Waterproofing evaluate your yard’s current drainage and erosion, and create a customized yard grading plan. With the custom plan in hand, dirt can be added or removed to achieve the necessary grade leaving a level, attractive yard that helps keep water out of your basement.

What kind of dirt do you use for grading?

Clay-like soil is your best option to improve drainage and prevent foundation leaking. Clay soil is less porous and less prone to shifting, making it ideal for transporting water away from your home. For topping landscape grading, organic matter-rich topsoils are a good choice.

Compacted just enough, this topsoil is ideal for growing grass and plants. ACM uses the right combination of soil to protect your basement from water intrusion while allowing for healthy grass and flowerbed growth.

Can I regrade my yard myself?

The DIY option can seem tempting, and while it is always good that you learn how to take care of your home, yard grading can be a complex task requiring experience and the operation of heavy machinery.

On top of that, improper grading can lead to even worse drainage outcomes and basement water. Having the work done by an experienced Long Island professional like ACM can save you time and money in the long run.

Looking for Yard Grading Near You?

ACM Basement Waterproofing is proudly based in Islip and provides professional yard grading and drainage services throughout Long Island, including homeowners and businesses across both Nassau County and Suffolk County. During your free inspection, we’ll determine whether improper yard grading is contributing to your basement water problem and recommend the most effective long-term solution for your property.

Professional Landscape Grading Services in Long Island

Basement water results in expensive, long-lasting damage to your home. You need expert basement waterproofing and yard grading to protect your property.

If you’re looking for professional yard grading near you, ACM Basement Waterproofing provides grading and drainage solutions throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County to help keep water away from your foundation.

We will answer your questions and explain how we can permanently protect your basement. Whether you need yard grading near you, drainage improvements, or complete basement waterproofing, our Long Island team is ready to help protect your home.

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We make it simple, affordable, and stress-free — with guaranteed results.