Clarkston & Oakland County
Grading, Excavation & Drainage Solutions
From standing water and uneven ground to site preparation and driveway grading, Emerald Gardens delivers practical solutions built around your property.
Built to solve the real problem
Better drainage starts with the right grade
Water pooling, soggy areas, erosion, and uneven surfaces are often symptoms of a grading problem. We evaluate how water moves across your property and recommend a solution that improves function, protects the site, and delivers a clean finished result.
Grading & Resloping
Create proper drainage flow and smooth, usable ground around homes, yards, and project areas.
- Rough and finish grading
- Yard leveling and resloping
- Topsoil spreading and final grade
- Erosion correction
Excavation & Site Preparation
Careful excavation for residential improvements, landscape construction, and property upgrades.
- Site preparation and land clearing
- Trenching and footings
- Utility excavation
- Material removal and shaping
Drainage Solutions
Direct water away from the areas where it causes damage, mud, erosion, or unusable lawn.
- Drainage correction
- Swales and water routing
- Downspout drainage
- Low-spot and standing-water solutions
Driveway Grading
Restore the shape and drainage of gravel driveways for a smoother, safer surface.
- Regrading and reshaping
- Washout and rut correction
- Drainage improvements
- Stone placement and finish grading
Local experience. Straight answers.
Work planned around your property
Every site is different. Access, soil conditions, existing elevations, nearby structures, and where the water can safely go all matter. We look at the complete job before recommending equipment, materials, and the best path forward.
- Clear project scope
- Right-sized equipment
- Respect for your property
- Clean, professional finish
- Residential and light commercial
- Clarkston-based team
What to expect
A simple, practical process
Site Visit
We discuss the problem, inspect the property, and review access, drainage, elevations, and site conditions.
Clear Recommendation
You receive a straightforward scope of work based on what the property needs and the result you want.
Professional Completion
Our team completes the work with attention to drainage, final appearance, and keeping the site orderly.
Recent work
Grading and excavation projects
Common questions
Grading & excavation FAQs
Can you fix standing water in my yard?
Often, yes. The right solution depends on the surrounding elevations, soil, downspouts, and where water can be directed. A site visit helps us determine whether grading, drainage, or a combination is appropriate.
Do you provide final grading and topsoil spreading?
Yes. We can spread topsoil, shape the site, establish proper drainage, and prepare the area for seed or the next phase of landscaping.
Do you grade gravel driveways?
Yes. We can reshape gravel driveways, address ruts and washouts, improve water flow, and place additional stone when included in the project scope.
What areas do you serve?
Emerald Gardens is based in Clarkston and serves homeowners and businesses throughout Oakland County. Contact us with your project location and we will confirm availability.
Ready to improve your property?
Tell us what you are dealing with and we will schedule a site visit for your grading, excavation, drainage, or driveway project.