As Colorado Springs expands along the Front Range, that means new homes are built increasingly on sloped lots. A sloped lot can cause problems with flooding, and can also be difficult to landscape. Grading services in Colorado Springs, CO, can help to level a lot and also solve drainage problems.
A lot needs to slope away from the house, otherwise, rainwater and melting snow will collect around the foundation. In the worst case, heavy rain could even cause flooding. If your home is not properly graded, a grading service can help to fix that.
Also, a poorly graded lot can have low spots that collect water, forming pools. If it’s not quickly absorbed into the ground, this standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Properly grading your yard can eliminate low spots, standing water, and mosquitoes.
A level yard is also optimal for gardening, especially vegetable gardening. You won’t be able to irrigate a vegetable garden if all the water quickly runs downhill. If you want to successfully grow vegetables, you may need to level your yard.
To grade a yard, You need the know-how and the equipment; doing it by hand is very labor-intensive. You’ll also need to know what you are doing; grading a yard requires precise calculations to be made. Finally, any runoff needs to be directed towards the appropriate place, such as a street or storm drain.
