Final Grading & Rough Grade Services in Edmonton
Your new-build final grade determines whether water drains away from your foundation or straight into it. We prepare rough and final grades that meet City of Edmonton slope requirements and pass grading certificates on the first inspection.
What sets our final grading apart in Edmonton.
Passes rough grade inspection
We grade to City of Edmonton specifications — the surveyor's certificate gets stamped, not sent back.
Proper foundation drainage
Positive slope away from the house in every direction, the way it was designed.
Sod-ready finish
Screed-level surface, rocks removed, roll-compacted — sod goes down flat and roots fast.
Correcting bad grading
Fixing settled builder grade, negative slopes and low spots that pool water against the house.
How we deliver every final grading project.
- 01
Site walk & scope
Check current grade, review builder plan or surveyor requirements, and identify low spots.
- 02
Import & spread topsoil
Bring in clean screened Alberta topsoil to build required slopes.
- 03
Grade & compact
Machine grade to plan, hand-finish edges, roll compact for stability.
- 04
Ready for sod or seed
Final surface raked and rolled — ready for sod, hydroseed or garden beds.
Final Grading across Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Final Grading questions Edmonton homeowners ask.
- What's the difference between rough and final grade?
- Rough grade is the initial slope check after your basement backfill. Final grade is the finished, sod-ready surface after topsoil is placed. We do both.
- How much topsoil do I need?
- Edmonton typically requires 100–150 mm (4–6") of topsoil for a passing final grade. We calculate exactly what your lot needs.
- Can you fix drainage problems on an existing yard?
- Yes — regrading, catch basins, swales and French drains are all part of what we do.
- Do you handle the grading certificate?
- You typically hire the Alberta Land Surveyor for the certificate, but we grade to spec so it passes. We can recommend surveyors we've worked with.
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Request a free final grading estimate.
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