Drainage Grading and Slope Correction

Drainage Grading in Waco

Most standing water problems come down to grade. When the ground slopes toward the house instead of away, or a low spot holds a puddle for days, rain has nowhere to go but into the slab. Blackforestmeadery regrades yards across Waco so the first ten feet around the foundation carry a positive slope, moving runoff to the street, a swale, or a drain instead of the footing. On the expansive clay under most of McLennan County, that fall is the cheapest protection a slab can get.

Why Grade Correction Matters Here

Waco clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries, so moisture held against a foundation can heave and crack it over a season. We shoot elevations, cut and fill to a steady slope, and compact the subgrade so it holds the shape through the next storm. Downspout extensions, a regraded bed off Bosque Boulevard, or a filled low spot near 76708 often solve a problem the homeowner had lived with for years.

Our Process

We start with a free site visit to see where the water comes from and where it should go. You get a written scope and price before we dig. Then we call 811 for a utility locate, strip and reshape the ground, and finish by compacting and seeding the disturbed area so it settles clean.

Call (254) 399-6337 for a free grading assessment in Waco.