Grading & Resloping

Uneven ground doesn't just look bad — it directs water exactly where you don't want it, erodes over time, and can make a slope unusable or unsafe to mow or walk. We regrade yards, slopes, and building sites to fix drainage, stop erosion, and make land usable again.

ERE Excavation | 233119 Co Rd F, Abbotsford, WI 54405 | (715) 613-0011

Grading & Resloping Services We Offer

Yard Regrading

Correcting negative slope around a home or across a yard so water sheds away from the structure instead of pooling against it — one of the most common and effective fixes for a wet basement or soggy yard.

Slope Stabilization & Resloping

Reshaping eroding or overly steep slopes into a grade that holds soil, sheds water safely, and can actually be mowed or maintained.

Building Site Grading

Rough and finish grading for new construction, additions, and outbuildings, prepping the site to the elevations a project's plans call for.

Erosion Repair

Regrading areas that have washed out or eroded from uncontrolled water flow, often paired with rip rap or drain tile where the erosion is tied to a larger drainage problem.

Our Grading Process

Assessment

Plane the new grade

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Regrading

Seeding or restoration

When Grading Alone Isn't Enough

Regrading fixes surface-level drainage and erosion problems, but if water is coming from below the surface — a high water table or persistent groundwater issue — grading alone won't solve it. In those cases we'll recommend pairing this work with drain tile or a French drain rather than regrading a spot that's going to keep having the same problem. See our Water Control & Drainage Solutions page for that side of things.

Common Questions

  • How do I know if I need grading or drainage work?

    If water is pooling because the ground is flat or sloped the wrong way, grading is usually the fix. If water keeps returning even after regrading, or comes from below rather than across the surface, drainage work like drain tile is likely needed instead — often both together solve it for good.

  • Can you fix a slope that's too steep to mow?

    Yes — resloping can reduce a slope's steepness to something manageable, depending on how much space and elevation change you're working with.

  • Will regrading my yard kill my grass or landscaping?

    Disturbed areas will need reseeding or replanting where regrading occurs, but we aim to disturb only what's necessary for the fix.

  • How long does a typical grading job take?

    A standard yard regrade often takes 1-2 days; larger sites or building pad grading take longer depending on scope.

  • Can grading stop erosion on a slope permanently?

    Regrading combined with proper seeding or ground cover usually resolves erosion long-term, though slopes with persistent water flow may need rip rap or additional drainage work to hold.

Have a Drainage, Erosion, or Unusable Slope Problem?

Call (715) 613-0011 for an assessment.