Grade and soil preparation influence everything you put on top, from a new lawn to a paver terrace.
Read the property before changing it
Notice high and low spots and where water travels after a storm. Existing steps, door thresholds and neighboring properties establish constraints. A new landscape should respond to those conditions rather than hide them.
Different finishes need different foundations
A lawn needs a suitable growing surface. A paved area needs a stable base designed for its use. Preparing both in the same way can compromise the result. Good sequencing also helps keep construction traffic from compacting a newly prepared lawn.
Grading has limits
Changing surface elevations does not automatically resolve every water issue. Some conditions need specialized drainage assessment or engineering. Confirm what the proposed work is intended to address and what is outside the agreed scope.
Ask about access and restoration
Equipment needs a route into the work area, and materials need somewhere to be placed. Discuss how existing features will be protected and which disturbed areas are included in restoration. These details help make the project scope complete.
Bring the idea back to your property.
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