Land is uneven, that is just the nature of it. When you want to put in landscaping, build something, or just level out your yard, land grading is a must. Knowing what it is, how it is used, and if your space needs it can be a huge help.
What Is Land Grading?
Land grading is the process of leveling off land so that it is flatter and better suited to things like building. Land grading is often used when a home or other building is going to be built, and the land has to be flat in order to support the building and put less stress on the structure and foundation.
Land grading is also used for the purpose of making parking lots, to make the land safe and easier to walk on and more. Land grading is done by first removing large deposits of dirt and large hills. These large areas are going to be dug out, and that dirt is then going to be removed and hauled off or added to other parts of the area that need to be brought up to the same level.
After the larger areas have been smoothed out, a process called finish grading is done. This is done with a machine that is dragged back and forth across the ground to help smooth out the area and make sure that it is as flat as possible. Construction companies use grading as a means of preparing a piece of land for building. You cannot build on uneven land as it could potentially make the building uneven, which would mean that your structure may be compromised.
What Is Landscape Grading?
In cases that are somewhat smaller, landscape grading is used to help make the area where the landscaping is being done smoother and flatter. This can either be done before the rock and other elements are laid out to give a flat surface to work from, or it can be done after to help smooth out the rock.
Landscape grading is used to help give a finished look to landscaping and to help ensure that rock and other elements are not going to move around a great deal due to uneven surfaces. Landscape grading is considered to be a type of finish grading as it is often done after the fact to help ensure that the area is finished up and that it looks great.
Grading changes the overall look and feel of a piece of land and does make it flatter, more manageable and easier to deal with overall. Professional grading companies can come and help remove any hills or uneven spaces so that the area you are dealing with is going to be flat and great for just about any project that you might have in mind.