How Grade Your Yard?

The first rule of grading is that the ground should slope away from your house in all directions dropping at least two or three inches every ten feet. The maximum slope in a lawn should be twelve inches for every four feet.

How much does it cost to grade a backyard?

HOW MUCH DOES YARD LEVELING COST? Gibson says the typical grading job takes a few days and costs around $2,500, including materials such as topsoil and sod, but cautions that number can vary depending on the job.

Can you grade your own yard?

If your ground is relatively level, gently sloped, and has no major impediments like huge boulders, you probably can grade your lawn yourself. The tools you need for soil grading are simple. First, because you may need to haul soil from a higher spot to a lower spot, make sure that you have a wheelbarrow and shovel.