Professional landscaping services including lawn care, planting, garden design, and maintenance to create beautiful, functional, and well-maintained outdoor spaces year-round.
Final grading is the last and most critical step in preparing a property after construction or landscape installation. It ensures your yard has the correct surface elevations, positive drainage, and a smooth, finished appearance — all in compliance with City of Edmonton requirements.
1. Proper Surface Drainage
2. Clean, Finished Appearance
3. Regulatory Compliance
4. Long-Term Stability
City of Edmonton Guidelines
Final grading in Edmonton must comply with municipal standards to ensure positive drainage and neighbourly stormwater management :-
- Land must be graded so that surface water flows away from buildings and toward approved drainage outlets or catch basins.
- The finished grade must match the approved lot grading plan submitted as part of your development permit.
- Elevation markers and grade stakes must be set and maintained until City inspection is complete.
- Side slopes and transitions must meet City-approved slopes to prevent erosion and ensure safe surface water flow.
These requirements are outlined in the City’s Lot Grading & Site Drainage Standards.
(Reference: City of Edmonton lot grading and drainage guidelines)
Services
1. Final Grading with Topsoil
2. Final Grading with Road Crush
Final Grading Process Overview
- Pre-grading review: Confirm utility locations, setbacks, and approved grading plan.
- Rough grading: Establish general slopes and drainage flow.
- Elevation verification: Use grade stakes and laser levels to ensure compliance.
- Final grading execution: Achieve precise elevations, smooth transitions, and surface drainage per the approved plan.
- City inspection & approval: The City verifies final elevations before turf, hardscapes, or other finishes are placed.
Tip: Contact us to ensure your final grading meets requirements and achieves the best results for sod, landscaping, walkways, and water management.