Grading & Skid Steer Work: When a Property Needs It
Puddles that never dry, a driveway that eats itself, or a lawn that won't take — how to tell when it's a grading problem.
A lot of property problems people blame on the lawn, the driveway or the plants are actually grading problems underneath. If water isn't moving the way it should, nothing on top of it will fix itself. Here's how to tell when a property genuinely needs a skid steer on-site, and what to expect if you call us.
Signs your property needs regrading
- Puddles that sit for more than a day after rain
- Water pooling within a metre of the foundation
- A lawn that fails every year in the same spot
- A driveway that ruts, washes out, or holds standing water
- Downspouts dumping directly onto soil instead of draining away
- A new-build or renovated property where the topsoil was left uneven
What skid steer work actually looks like
Our Kubota compact track loaders are rubber-tracked, low-PSI, and chosen specifically to leave a light footprint. On a typical grading job we strip back the affected area, correct the slope so water runs away from the house and toward a proper outlet, top-dress with screened soil, and either seed or sod. The whole job is usually done in a day or two on a residential lot.
Other jobs that need the equipment
- Driveway and gravel pad rebuilds
- Trenching for drainage tile, utilities or irrigation
- Stump extraction and site cleanup after tree removal
- Brush clearing on overgrown or rural lots
- Site prep for new sod, seed, patios or hardscape
Turf-safe by design
The biggest complaint about heavier equipment is what it does to the surrounding lawn. Our machines were chosen to avoid exactly that — no ruts, no torn beds, no chewed-up driveway. We take pride in leaving the site looking better than we found it.
Not sure if it's a grading problem?
We're happy to come look. See our skid steer & grading service, or request a free on-site assessment across Aylmer, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Ingersoll and the surrounding area.
