final grading in edmonton
Final Grading & Topsoil Preparation in Edmonton
If you’ve just moved to a new home in Edmonton, grading is one of the most important steps left before your yard can be landscaped or certified. Proper lot grading keeps water away from your foundation, prevents flooding, and ensures your property meets city drainage standards.
At Serene Construction Landscaping, we help homeowners complete their final grading so your yard is safe, functional, and ready for sod and landscaping.
our services:
Final grading and certificate
Final grading and topsoil installation for new builds and yard updates.
Slope correction to direct water away from your foundation.
Swale shaping to meet City of Edmonton drainage standards.
Prep for sod installation, rock beds, and future landscaping.
Final grade inspections and guidance for certification.
Final grading gives your yard its finished shape so water drains away properly and your home stays protected. After construction or rough grade approval, we bring in topsoil, create the right slopes and form swales so your property meets Edmonton drainage requirements.
Final grading also gets your yard ready for sod, rock or landscaping. Our goal is a smooth, clean finish that passes certification and sets your home up for a healthy, dry yard long-term.
Why Final Grading Matters in Edmonton
Grading is more than just smoothing soil. In Edmonton, the final grade is what protects your home long-term. When the land is shaped correctly, water drains exactly where it should instead of pooling near your foundation or running toward your neighbour's yard.
Our team takes time to get the slopes right the first time, so your home stays dry, your soil stays stable and your next steps like sod or paving stones sit properly for years.
We also make sure you are set up for success with your City of Edmonton inspection, and we walk you through what to expect so there are no surprises.
It is simple. Clean slopes, proper swales and professional prep equals peace of mind and a yard that is ready to grow.
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.
Your Yard, Fully Ready
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?
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.