Property Grading

Get your property ready for landscaping and a lawn

We Specialize In Property Grading Services
We'll get your property ready for a lawn and landscape

The foundational step to transforming your outdoor space, whether it's installing a new lawn, an elegant patio, a durable driveway, or an overall landscape makeover, begins with precise property grading.

Grading your property involves the meticulous contouring and leveling of the earth to not only elevate its visual allure but also to steer water runoff away from structures, safeguarding against soil erosion. This strategic distribution of soil serves as the groundwork for any construction, essential for optimal water drainage and the integrity of your property's structures.

A landscape that’s graded with expertise ensures a solid base for your home’s foundation, preserves your landscaping investments, and sustains the health and beauty of your environment.

Why Do You Need Your Property Graded?

  • Do you have water leaking into your basement?
  • Do you have water pooling up around your home when it rains?
  • Are your gardens or lawn areas getting muddy?
  • Does your property have lots of lumps and bumps you want to smooth out?

Martinez Landscaping & Pine Straw is a landscaping contractor based out of Charleston, South Carolina and serving Charleston County.  We provide landscape maintenance in Charleston, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Isle Of Palms, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Sullivan’s Island, and Summerville.

We specialize in property grading services.  Whether you're clearing a site to build a new patio, or you want to clear out the brush on your property and reclaim lost land, or you're getting ready to install a new lawn we can help prep and grade your site for proper drainage.

Lot and Property Grading Services

  • Driveway clearing
  • New lawn area grading
  • Grading for hardscape installations
  • Berm or bank creation
  • Landscape material spreading

What To Know About Final Grading Your Property

#1.  Grading For Proper Drainage

The primary reason for property grading isn't just to make everything level and uniform.  The real purpose for property grading is to provide proper drainage by sloping the grade away from your home or other out-buildings and landscape elements.  This is called "positive" grading and it works to direct water away from your structure.  If the grade is sloping towards your home this would be considered a "negative" grade and would lead to water pooling up around your structure which is not a good thing.

#2.  Soil Conditions

The condition of your soil can make an impact on how your property is graded.  Usually the layer of topsoil will need to come off to expose the soil underneath.  This is where we use a machine to actually level and "shape" your property with the desired slope.  If you have very hard clay-based soil (hardpan condition) then this will need to be addressed.

#3.  Matching Existing Fixtures With The Final Grade

This is where it takes a little finesse and a lot of experience with property grading!  You want to make sure your final grade matches your existing landscape fixtures.   You don't want to step off your back patio and drop down a foot onto your lawn.  Ideally your property is graded so the final grade can match up with your existing fixtures but at the same time allowing for the proper slope to prevent water from pooling up and directing into a drainage ditch, swale, or other drainage system.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss property grading we'd be happy to meet with you.  Please call (843) 817-4903 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

Amber Stewart
November 2, 2023

Mr.Carlos Martinez and his crew has done an excellent Job on Manicuring beautifying my families mulch bed. We are truly satisfied. They are and excellent and Reasonable company and deserves the price he is asking for.

Lisa German
June 1, 2023

I can't say enough about Mr. Martinez and his team. They did a wonderful job! He was very professional. Quality work, competitive pricing and just an overall positive experience. I highly recommend his services!

Zach Miller
April 26, 2023

We were hosting a wedding shower at our house and even though it was raining, Carlos and his team showed up on time and were able to make the yard look great even though we weren't able to provide them much of a heads up. Will definitely utilize his company again moving forward.

David Warren
March 17, 2023

Carlos and his team are amazing! Always quality work and great with scheduling! They have great pricing and will treat your yard just as well as you do! 5 stars!

Kevin Trunkle
February 25, 2023

Our yard looks better than ever. They were right on time and did a great job. Thanks again.

priscilla wangcharoenrat
May 30, 2022

Delivered good quality pine straw to our backyard. 👌

Diane B
March 30, 2022

Placed order for pine straw delivery one day and it was delivered bright and early the next day! They even helped carry it from the curb! I call them every year for straw.

Brad Balkham
November 24, 2021

Carlos did an excellent job taking care of our landscaping and pine straw on extremely short notice. The timeliness, quality of work and value were exceptional. Highly recommend!

Natalie Bikulege
October 12, 2021

Carlos and his team drove all the way to Greenville and did an amazing job. We have been looking everywhere for a landscaping company to help us and no one was responding. Carlos and his daughter responded right away and worked us in as quickly as they could. He gave us great advice and we couldn’t be happier!!

Barry Sigal
July 21, 2021

Did a great job. Would use again

Dahlia Guerrero
May 23, 2021

Great service beautiful work!!

Elizabeth Reigart
April 5, 2021

Outstanding service, high quality product. Definitely will continue to use in the future. Thanks, Carlos for an excellent experience.

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