Lavallee Landscaping LLC — Spencer, MA
Proper grading is the foundation of a dry basement, a healthy lawn, and a property that drains the way it should. Lavallee Landscaping LLC provides expert grading and regrading for homeowners and contractors across Worcester County.
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When water drains toward your house instead of away from it — or your yard stays soggy long after rain — the problem is almost always grade. Lavallee Landscaping LLC corrects these issues with proper cut, fill, and finish grading that solves the root cause, not just the symptom. We use tracked excavators and a trained eye to establish drainage that lasts.
Get a Free EstimateBefore and after grading work from real projects in Spencer, MA and Worcester County.
Full yard regrading to correct drainage issues and establish proper slope away from the home.
Concrete pad removal, French drain installation, and loam spreading to fully restore a backyard.
Complete removal of invasive Japanese knotweed to fully reclaim and restore the yard.
Whether you need a finished lawn after construction, a drainage slope correction, or a full site leveled for a new project, we have the equipment and the eye for grade to get it right.
Water draining toward your foundation is one of the most common and damaging grading problems. We reestablish the proper slope away from the house — typically 6 inches of drop over the first 10 feet — to redirect surface water before it can cause foundation issues.
After construction, additions, or major excavation work, the yard often needs to be brought back to a finished grade with quality loam spread and rolled before seeding. We do the grading and topsoil work that makes a lawn possible.
Full site grading for new construction, addition projects, and land preparation. Rough grading establishes the major elevations; finish grading creates a smooth, accurate surface ready for loam, stone, or hardscape installation.
Shaping the land to direct surface runoff using graded channels (swales) and raised earthwork berms. An effective, cost-efficient alternative to underground drainage systems when slope and space allow.
Grading the subbase before crushed stone or asphalt installation — establishing proper crown or slope so water sheds off the driveway surface. This foundational grading is what prevents driveway washout and rutting.
Old septic areas, pool removals, construction disturbance, or years of erosion can leave a yard uneven and unusable. We bring the property back to a functional, usable grade with proper drainage built in from the start.
Bad grading is one of the most common causes of foundation moisture, soggy yards, and washed-out driveways in Central Massachusetts. The good news: it's fixable with the right equipment and operator. The bad news: a poorly done regrading job can make things worse.
Our operators read the land before moving any material — identifying existing drainage patterns, locating potential problem spots, and grading in a way that works with your property's natural terrain rather than fighting it. Whether it's a simple slope correction around a foundation or a full site prep for construction, we get the grade right.
Get a Free EstimateTracked Excavator
Full machine control for precision rough grading and cut-and-fill work
Accurate Grade Work
We establish proper drainage slopes — not eyeball grades that look right but don't drain
Loam & Seed Ready
We deliver and spread quality loam so your new grade is ready for lawn establishment
Contractor Friendly
We coordinate with your GC, foundation contractor, or landscaper to hit grade milestones on schedule
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We walk the property to understand existing grade, drainage patterns, high and low points, and what grading is needed to meet your goals.
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Major earth moving to establish the correct elevations — cut areas are excavated, fill areas are built up and compacted in lifts to prevent settling.
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Fine grading to create a smooth, consistent surface — drainage slopes verified and adjusted, low spots eliminated, edges cleaned up.
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Quality screened loam spread to the final grade, rolled, and seeded — so your new grade becomes a lawn, not a muddy patch that erodes back into the old problem.
Based in Spencer, MA, we handle grading and regrading projects throughout a 25-mile radius in Central Massachusetts. From foundation corrections to full site prep — contact us for a free estimate.
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Common signs include water draining toward your foundation instead of away from it, persistent low spots that stay wet after rain, yard areas that never fully dry out in spring, or visual slopes toward the house that have developed over time from soil settling or previous landscaping work. If you're not sure, we can walk the property during a free estimate and show you what we see.
The standard recommendation from builders and waterproofing professionals is at least 6 inches of drop over the first 10 feet away from the foundation wall. This creates enough slope for surface water to drain away before it can pool against the foundation. Some properties with restrictive lot lines or neighboring grades may need drainage to supplement the grading.
We can do both, and most customers want us to handle the full job — grading, loam delivery and spreading, and seeding. This ensures the loam is graded to the same spec as the rough grade beneath it, and nothing gets tracked or disturbed between steps. We can also just do the rough/finish grade if you plan to handle loam and seed yourself.
Yes — we work around existing trees, garden beds, walkways, and other features whenever possible. We'll discuss any features that might be affected during the estimate and give you honest options. Sometimes minor adjustments to the grading plan can preserve elements that would otherwise be disturbed.
Spring and fall are ideal — the ground isn't frozen, and soil can be worked and seeded with enough time to establish before harsh conditions. Summer grading works too but requires careful seed timing and watering to get grass to take. We schedule grading projects throughout the season and will advise you on the best timing for your situation.