MURRAY LANDSCAPING
Grading, Drainage, and Soil Preparation
MURRAY LANDSCAPING
Ottawa Grading Effective Grading Solutions for your Home's Drainage Needs in Ottawa
A poor grade can cause issues such as; ponding/pooling, foundation issues, uneven walking surfaces, or attract mosquitoes due to sitting water. We can help with correcting your property grading to ensure proper drainage, or select areas that are in need of a re-grade. We also offer hydroseeding as a new lawn solution. Hydroseeding grows stronger roots, maintains a durable lawn and is more cost effective than sod installation.
- Lot Grading
- Re-Grading
- Harley Rake Regrade / Soil Preparation
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Lot Grading In Ottawa
Lot grading is a crucial step in new construction. Determining proper grade based on the grading plan is key to ensure proper drainage and a beautiful new lawn. We have experience in large complete lot grading projects for new construction as well as smaller grading of existing lots.




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Re-Grading In Ottawa
If you have a negative grade, where water is going into your foundation, uneven lawn surfaces or need to establish a new grade for your yard, we can help. These types of issues are best addressed immediately to prevent future foundation or basement water issues.
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Harley Rake Regrade / Soil Preparation
If you want a new lawn and have good quality soil already, that needs to be regraded, we can help with soil preparation. For soil preparation, we harley-rake the entire lawn and regrade to the correct grade. This process pulverizes your existing lawn and fluffs soil perfectly to the correct grade. You can then install regular grass seed or have us hydroseed for a new lawn. Check out our harley-rake below in action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lot grading?
Lot grading refers to the shaping and leveling of the land on a property to ensure proper drainage. It involves manipulating the slope and elevation to direct surface water away from buildings and towards appropriate drainage systems.
How does the grading process go?
The grading process starts with an initial consultation, site assessment, and pricing. Once everything checks out, we start the process of regrading the lawn with new soil or use the existing soil if possible. We always top coat the final grade with high quality nutrient dense soil to ensure a healthy lawn grow.
How do you ensure the correct grade?
We use precise technology that measures the grade, ensuring correct slopes to run that water away from your house.
How long does the process take?
Smaller sites can be done in one day, while larger ones may take two days.
What are common signs of improper lot grading?
Signs of improper lot grading include water pooling around the foundation, basement flooding, soil erosion, and uneven settling of structures. If you notice these issues, it’s important to address them promptly to prevent further damage.
EXCELLENT Based on 74 reviews EmanuelaVasopol2024-06-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and high work quality! From initial communication and quote to completed work everything went smoothly! Highly recommended! Dave Miskelly2024-06-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently purchased this house and the driveway was in need of refurbishing and widening. We also needed a spot where the kids could park their cars on the side. The driveway was uneven and lots of puddles would form. Alec was very attentive and came on site in order to do an accurate quote. He provided suggestions and different options. There was no pressure to accept any extras (we took one anyway). His crew arrived as promised (not counting the snow storm that was an obvious delay) and finished the job in one day. The pictures show the driveway 2 months later. Still in great shape. The grass is starting to invade the "widening" areas, but that is not his fault. No grass has invaded the new parking area. Price was exactly as quoted. I highly recommend Alec and his crew to do a good job. Eli McGowan2024-05-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Work was done professionally. It was scheduled and completed as discussed (sod installation). We will choose Murray Landscaping again. Joan Murphy2024-03-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Until recently my back parking lot was a big muddy mess. I requested several quotes and settled on Murray Landscaping. I’m sure glad I did! They dug down with their big machines, remove debris, levelled, gravelled and compacted to perfection! The also left my driveway and back parking lot swept clean. I highly recommend their services to anyone who is looking for a worry free professional job. Six stars gentlemen!! Rico Vipari2024-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alec and his crew did our interlocking patio in July 2022. We had an old rotten deck and concrete pad from an old hot tub that they removed and fully excavated. They started and completed our project within a week, spending each full day on our project. They also came back as needed for touch ups. Alec was easy to get a hold of and went over everything with us in detail. He confirmed our choices again before putting stones down. We would consider Murray landscaping again fo future projects. louise murray2024-02-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had our patio and driveway at the cottage done by Murray Landscaping. They did a beautiful job. Professional, honest and reasonably priced ! I would recommend them to anyone. Judy Bonacci2024-02-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The summer of 2022, we hired Alec Murray to do some landscaping work at our home. We had our front walkway and up and around our driveway including between the houses to the backyard done. They laid interlock, flagstone and river rock. Alec was very helpful with the design and layout of the stone as well as with the colour selection. The crew was very friendly, hardworking, and at the end of each day they cleaned up the area including the street. I would confidently recommend Alec and his team to do your next landscaping job! ELIZABETH BURN2024-02-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Murray Landscaping remade our outdoor patio. They gave good advice in selecting the materials. They started the job within a couple of weeks of when they had estimated. They worked long hours to complete the job in the time that they had promised. The final product is lovely and we have had many compliments. We will certainly use them again should have need for further landscaping projects. Graham Neale2024-02-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a quick update to the review below that we submitted in 2021. The completed work continues to impress the neighbours and passers-by and there has been no deterioration or loss of appearance to the work performed. We remain very satisfied customers of Murray Landscaping! (February 2024) "Prompted by their excellent online reviews, we decided to hire Murray Landscaping to install a brand new interlock patio and asphalt driveway. We were highly pleased with the final results and particularly with the care, dedication and attention to detail that Murray’s team of experienced workers demonstrated. They were very patient and tolerant of our often-changing requirements throughout the construction process! We always felt very comfortable talking with the workers and they were always courteous, polite and helpful. They clearly had great pride in their work and they never cut corners in order to save on materials or to finish up early. Thank you, Murray Landscaping, for a beautiful job executed to the highest professional and artistic standards!" Jean and Graham Neale in Alta Vista, Ottawa.
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