Land Grading & Excavation in Philadelphia

Sometimes before starting a hardscaping or landscaping project, you need to grade the area. Especially certain areas of Philadelphia that tend to be hilly. Grading involves reshaping and leveling the land to make the ground more stable and ensure good drainage. Depending on your needs, the ground can be graded flat (to place a patio) or sloped (to channel water away from your home or business). Our team can assess your property and determine if any grading or excavation is needed for your project. 

We use trenching machines and excavators to install large pipes or get your land ready for certain landscaping or hardscaping projects.

Landscape Grading & Excavation Services

Grading and excavation top and bottom. Top is land grading to level off ground. Bottom is excavating a trench for large pipe installation

Residential Grading & Excavation in Philadelphia

Grading and excavation are often done to add new landscape and hardscape features and provide proper drainage. If you have a project in mind, we will have your outdoor space ready for a beautiful garden, a new patio, or a drainage fix. We have the expertise and equipment to handle all your grading and excavation needs. We are licensed, insured, and experienced with excavation equipment so you can rest assured the job will be done right.

Commercial Grading & Excavation in Philadelphia

Does you landscape need an overhaul or new hardscape elements installed? Are you having problems with drainage on your property? Our grading services will optimize the layout of your property to create a visually stunning landscape. We also keep water flow and drainage in mind when reshaping terrain so you won't have any issues down the road.

Let us sculpt the perfect outdoor space for your commercial property needs. We will have your land ready for new gardens, walkways, retaining walls, and everything in between. With almost 20 years in the business, Green Leaf Outdoor Services is the name to trust.

Our Grading & Excavation Services

Philadelphia land grading on residential property with mini loader

Land grading in progress for residential property

Philadelphia excavation in backyard in progress

Excavation in progress for drainage installation

Philadelphia drainage installation large pipes and mini loader

Excavation and drainage installation

Leveling Off Land

Flattening the ground through grading is the best way to prepare for a hardscaping project on sloped land. This provides a nice level and stable surface to work on ensuring that your hardscaping project stands the test of time. Grading should also be a consideration when installing landscaping and adding retaining walls to your property.

Diverting Water

If you are having issues with standing water every time it rains, it may be time to change the shape and topography of your land. Our team will make sure rain is diverted away from your building so you won't have to worry about water damage. You may also want to consider installing drains to channel the water away more efficiently.

Preparing Space for Landscape and Hardscape Features in Philadelphia

Some areas in Philadelphia have a lot of slopes, hills, and valleys. With this in mind, land grading and excavation may be necessary if you are looking to install:

  • Patios

  • Walkways & pathways

  • Terraces

  • Garden features

  • Retaining Walls

  • Drainage features

  • Steps & stairs

Call us anytime for a free quote and we will be able to walk you through the process of your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Trenching is the process of digging narrow and deep channels or trenches in the ground. We use trenching to install large pipes and prepare property to install landscaping and hardscaping features.

  • Grading means leveling or shaping the ground to achieve a desired slope or elevation. It involves removing or redistributing soil to create a smooth and uniform surface for construction, landscaping, or drainage purposes.

  • Our team will assess the terrain and clear any debris to create a clean workspace. For large projects, we use machinery to redistribute soil and create a stable surface and desired slope. This is perfect for yard drainage or installing landscaping and hardscaping features.