Fix Drainage Before It Damages Your Yard

LG Landscape Services corrects slope and elevation issues in Anaheim to prevent pooling and runoff problems.

Water pooling near your foundation in Anaheim means your yard is not graded correctly, and every time it rains or you run irrigation, water collects instead of draining away. Over time, standing water kills turf, creates mud patches, attracts mosquitoes, and seeps into cracks in concrete or stucco. LG Landscape Services adjusts the slope of your yard so water flows toward drainage points, away from structures, and off hardscape surfaces without eroding soil or washing out planting beds.

Grading work includes excavation, soil removal or addition, compaction, and leveling to create the correct pitch for drainage and landscape stability. The service is frequently needed in older Anaheim properties where soil has settled over time, where previous landscaping was installed without proper slope, or where patios, sod, or hardscape projects require a stable, level base. Grading improves yard usability by eliminating low spots, uneven surfaces, and areas where water sits after watering or rainfall.

Free project assessments are available in Anaheim to evaluate your drainage issues, measure slope, and recommend grading solutions that support your landscape plans.

What Grading Involves and Why It Matters

LG Landscape Services uses grading equipment to remove or add soil, adjust the elevation of low or high spots, and create a slope that directs water away from your home and toward drainage areas. The crew compacts soil in layers to prevent future settling, checks slope with laser levels or grading tools, and finishes the surface so it is ready for sod, hardscape, or planting. In Anaheim, grading often involves correcting soil that has eroded near downspouts, leveling yards that have become uneven from tree roots or irrigation, and preparing foundations for patios or retaining walls.

After grading is complete, water will flow off your property without pooling, your yard will have a uniform surface that is easier to mow and walk on, and you will not see mud patches or erosion after watering. Patios and walkways installed on graded surfaces remain level, and sod or artificial grass laid over properly graded soil will not develop low spots or drainage problems.

Grading does not include irrigation repairs, hardscape installation, or planting, but it prepares your yard so those projects perform correctly and last longer. The crew coordinates grading with other landscape services to avoid rework and ensure all elements of your yard are built on stable, properly sloped ground.

This Is Where Most Confusion Happens

Homeowners in Anaheim often ask how much slope is needed, whether grading damages existing plants, and how long it takes for graded soil to settle before new landscaping can be installed.

How much slope does a yard need for proper drainage?
Your yard should slope at least two percent away from structures, which equals about a quarter-inch drop per foot. The crew measures slope during grading and adjusts soil to meet this standard without creating runoff that erodes planting beds.
What happens to plants and grass during grading?
Existing plants and turf in the grading area are removed before work begins. Healthy plants outside the work zone are protected with barriers, and you can replant or install new sod once the graded surface is compacted and stable.
When can I install sod or hardscape after grading?
Compacted soil is ready for sod, artificial grass, or hardscape installation immediately after grading is finished. If soil is not compacted, you should wait one to two weeks and water lightly to allow natural settling before adding surface materials.
Why does water still pool after grading?
Water pools when soil was not compacted correctly, when slope is too shallow, or when drainage points are blocked by debris or hardscape. The crew checks compaction and slope during grading to prevent these issues.
How long does grading take?
Small grading projects in Anaheim take one to two days depending on yard size and soil condition. Larger projects that involve significant excavation, soil import, or coordination with hardscape work may take several days to complete.

LG Landscape Services performs landscape grading throughout Anaheim to correct drainage problems, prepare yards for new landscaping, and improve usability of outdoor spaces. Free assessments include site evaluation, slope measurement, and recommendations for grading work that supports your long-term landscape goals.