Bumpy, rutted, uneven lawns are more than a cosmetic annoyance. They scalp when you mow, hold water in every low spot, twist ankles, and make the whole property look neglected no matter how well the grass is fed.
The causes vary. Settled fill from construction, old stump holes, collapsed animal tunnels, tire ruts from equipment, and years of freeze-thaw all leave a surface that no amount of mowing will fix. We identify the cause, cut down the high spots, fill and compact the low ones, establish proper slope, and finish with sod or seed so the lawn grows back level.
Throwing topsoil on a bumpy lawn hides it for one season and then it comes right back.
Settling, ruts, old stumps, or drainage issues diagnosed before we start moving soil.
Mounds and ridges removed rather than buried, so the fix is permanent.
Low areas filled in lifts with proper soil and compacted so they do not resettle.
Consistent slope established and the surface finish-raked to a clean, mowable grade.
Backfill around new homes and additions that has settled unevenly over a few seasons.
Deep ruts from delivery trucks, contractors, or heavy mowing during wet conditions.
Collapsed voids from removed trees and animal tunnels filled and stabilized.
Standing-water depressions raised and re-sloped so they drain.
For minor unevenness we can often work with the existing turf using topdressing and targeted fill. Anything significant means disturbing the turf in those areas, which we restore with sod or seed.
Sod areas look finished immediately and knit in within a few weeks. Seeded areas typically need one full growing season to blend fully with the surrounding lawn.
Usually a mix of settling fill, freeze-thaw heaving, earthworm and animal activity, mowing on saturated ground, and old organic material breaking down below the surface.
They overlap. Leveling focuses on smoothing the surface so it is even and mowable. Grading focuses on establishing slope so water moves where you want it. Most projects need a bit of both, and we handle them together.
Yes when the job requires it. Sometimes we can balance cut and fill on site, which saves you hauling costs, and we will tell you which applies to your property.
Questions? Call us!