What is grading and drainage work?
Grading and drainage shapes the ground so water runs away from your home and across your lot the way it should. That includes final lot grading, swales, slopes, surface and subsurface drainage, and weeping tile tie-ins. Done right, it protects your foundation, driveway, and septic from standing water and erosion.
What we do
- Final lot grading to design grade
- Swales and surface drainage
- Slope correction and erosion control
- Weeping tile and foundation drainage
- Drainage for driveways and septic beds
- Regrading to fix water pooling near a home
Do I need a permit to change my grading in Peterborough?
Often yes. The City of Peterborough Site Alteration By-law regulates grading, fill placement, and lot drainage, and many jobs require a permit. We confirm what is needed and handle it as part of the work. See the full permits guide.
How much does grading cost?
Grading and drainage is priced by scope, with machine-and-operator time generally running $50 to $150 per hour. The size of the lot, amount of fill, and how much water you are managing drive the final number. See the cost guide or get a free on-site quote.
Why it matters here
The Kawarthas mix flat city lots, sloped rural land, and waterfront that drains straight toward the lake. Poor grading is one of the most common causes of wet basements and failed driveways in the region, and it can also put you offside the by-law. We grade to spec and to code. See permits guide.
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