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Regrading creates a gentle slope away from your home's foundation, directing rainwater and runoff toward proper drainage areas or storm systems. In Seattle's wet climate, a correctly graded lawn prevents water from pooling, which protects your foundation, eliminates soggy patches that kill grass, and reduces mosquito breeding grounds. Our team assesses your yard's specific contours to design a grading plan that works with the natural landscape.

For persistent standing water, we often recommend a combination of French drains and dry wells, which are highly effective in our region's clay-heavy soil. French drains collect and channel subsurface water away, while dry wells provide a place for water to slowly percolate into the ground. We evaluate soil saturation, yard size, and the water source to install a system that manages Seattle's seasonal rainfall efficiently and discreetly.

Our process is minimally disruptive. We carefully map out the work to preserve mature plants and hardscape features where possible. For necessary regrading, we often strip and store the topsoil and sod, then replace it after adjusting the sub-grade. For drainage installation, we use trenching techniques that allow for precise placement with minimal impact, and we always restore the area, ensuring your Seattle yard looks better and functions properly when we're done.