final grading Services in edmonton
Professional final grade preparation and city-approved topsoil installation
Final Grading & Topsoil Preparation in Edmonton
If you have just moved into a new home in Edmonton, completing your final grade is one of the last major steps before landscaping and sod installation. Proper grading ensures water drains away from your foundation, protects your home from moisture issues and flooding, and meets the City of Edmonton’s approved lot-grading standards.
At Serene Construction Landscaping we shape and level your topsoil to create smooth contours, set correct slopes and form clear drainage swales. Our process follows municipal requirements and prepares your yard for a successful final grade inspection. Once complete, your property will be ready for sod, planting and any landscape work you have planned.
When Should You Do Final Grade in edmonton?
Final grading is normally completed:
After rough grade approval.
Before sod or artificial turf installation.
Before rock, mulch, patios or cement work.
Within one year of rough grade certification.
If you are moving into a brand-new home or upgrading an older yard, finishing the grading early keeps your project on schedule and saves money in the long run.
Once grading is complete, your property will be ready for:
Sod.
Decorative rock or mulch.
Patio and walkway construction.
Planting beds and trees.
Fences and backyard structures.
When the base is done right, everything else in your landscape lasts longer and looks better.
Every yard is unique, and we provide clear pricing and a smooth process start to finish.
Tell us where you are in your build or landscaping plan, and we will handle the grading properly so you can move on to the next part.
Ready to get your final grade done?
Ready for Sod and Landscaping
Proper grading is one of the most important steps in protecting your property long term. A professionally graded yard ensures:
Correct drainage away from your foundation
Prevention of standing water and soggy areas
Compliance with City of Edmonton grading standards
Strong base for sod, patios and landscape features
Final grade inspections and guidance for certification.
Why Do i need final Grading?
When grading is not done correctly, yards can settle unevenly, water may pool near the home, and properties may fail inspection. Professional grading helps ensure proper slopes, long-term stability and a smooth surface that supports healthy sod and future landscaping work.
Questions & answers on final Grading
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Most residential lots take one to two days for grading, depending on site access. However, certificate may take up to 10 business days.
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Rough grading sets the main shape and slope of your yard, while final grading fine-tunes it with topsoil for certification and landscaping.
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Yes. Both rough and final grades must be approved by the City of Edmonton or a certified grading inspector before your landscaping is considered complete.
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Usually in late spring through early fall when the ground is dry and stable. Usually inspections end at the end of October.
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Absolutely. Once the final grade is certified, we can lay sod or complete full landscaping right away to save you time.