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What Is Foundation Grading

Shaping the ground to move water away from your foundation

Foundation grading is the intentional shaping of the soil and surface around a structure to establish positive drainage away from the foundation. It sets finished floor elevations, defines slope percentages, and creates smooth, stable surfaces that direct stormwater to safe discharge points rather than allowing it to pool near the slab or crawl space.

TopCore Concrete evaluates soil composition, existing drainage patterns, landscaping, and hardscape interfaces to design a grading plan that controls runoff effectively. By coordinating grading with downspouts, swales, and surface features, we minimize erosion, prevent ponding, and provide a clean, stable base for lawns, beds, and walkways.

Preventing moisture intrusion and protecting long‑term structural performance

Poor grading can lead to water accumulation at the foundation, causing hydrostatic pressure, edge heave, slab movement, erosion, and moisture intrusion that can damage finishes and foster mold. Proper grading reduces these risks by controlling runoff, preserving soil stability, and protecting the interface between soil, slab, and perimeter elements.

Industry standards recommend a minimum 5% slope away from the foundation for the first 10 feet (about 6 inches of fall), or at least 1/2 inch per foot where space is limited. We also maintain adequate clearance below siding and grade, avoid creating dams with landscape borders, and route water to approved outlets in line with best practices and applicable codes.

Assessment, design, execution, and verification for lasting results

We begin with a thorough site assessment, using laser or GPS levels to capture spot elevations and identify low areas, hardscape constraints, and utility clearances. Soil conditions are reviewed to understand plasticity, moisture behavior, and bearing needs, and then we develop a grading plan with contours, slopes, and flow lines tailored to your site.

Execution includes stripping organics, regrading or importing fill as needed, moisture-conditioning soils, and compacting to project specifications for stability. We establish finish grades relative to the slab, create shallow swales or berms to guide runoff, integrate downspout extensions or splash blocks, and stabilize surfaces with topsoil, sod, seed, or erosion-control mats.

Quality assurance follows with elevation checks using lasers, verification of slope tolerances, and a final walkthrough. We provide maintenance guidance, such as keeping downspouts extended and vegetation healthy, and coordinate with other trades to ensure paving, landscaping, and drainage features work with the finished grade.

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TopCore Concrete provides prompt site assessments and detailed written estimates for projects in McKinney. Our team understands neighborhood requirements and common permitting considerations in McKinney, helping streamline approvals and reduce delays.

Whether you need new-construction grading or corrective regrading, we schedule efficiently in McKinney and plan around weather windows to protect your property. We also coordinate haul routes and staging to keep work neat and minimally disruptive within McKinney communities.

Ready to improve drainage and protect your foundation? Schedule a site visit in McKinney with TopCore Concrete for precise grading, transparent pricing, and durable results that safeguard your investment.

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