DITCHING & GRADING SERVICES
Engineered Ditching & Grading Solutions for Reliable Stormwater Flow
Improper grading, failing swales, clogged culverts, and poorly shaped conveyance paths are the root cause of flooding, erosion, and property-wide drainage failures. We restore and construct drainage systems that move water exactly where it should go — safely and efficiently.
THE PROBLEM
Most Drainage Failures Start With Improper Grading
Even if pipes, culverts, and basins are functioning, water will not flow correctly without proper surface grading and conveyance paths.
Common issues caused by grading and ditching failures:
Persistent standing water
Flooding around homes, fairways, paths, or roads
Erosion along slopes and pond banks
Washed-out cart paths or trails
Undermining of infrastructure
Sediment buildup in swales and channels
Overflowing culverts and catch basins
Regulatory issues due to poor stormwater performance
Small grade deviations create large-scale hydraulic problems — especially after heavy rainfall.
WHY CHOOSE ECOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Performance-Based Grading, Designed for Real Storm Events
We evaluate your site based on actual hydraulic behavior, not guesswork.
Why clients rely on us:
Precision grading that aligns with true water flow
Restoration of ditches, swales, and conveyance paths
Agnostic, data-driven recommendations
Minimal disruption to turf, landscaping, and daily operations
MS4/NPDES-aware grading and conveyance planning
Long-term erosion prevention through proper slope design
We don’t just move dirt — we engineer water movement.
OUR DITCHING & GRADING SERVICES
Swale Construction & Reconditioning
Swales are the first line of defense in stormwater conveyance. When they fail, water spreads unpredictably.
Includes:
New swale construction
Regrading existing swales
Sediment removal
Vegetative stabilization
Flow path optimization
Outfall transitions and tie-ins
swale construction, swale reconditioning, stormwater swale contractor.
Culvert Inlet/Outlet Regrading
Culverts can’t function if slopes at the inlet or outlet are misaligned, too steep, or too shallow.
Includes:
Inlet regrading for optimal intake
Outlet regrading to prevent scour or blowout
Sediment removal
Erosion protection installation
Realignment and stabilization
culvert grading, culvert erosion repair.
Slope Shaping & Contour Grading
Proper slopes ensure water flows away from structures and into intended conveyance systems.
Includes:
Slope correction
Contour grading for drainage
Erosion-prevention shaping
Bank and berm shaping
Turf and soil stabilization
slope grading contractor, contour grading services.
Stormwater Conveyance Grading
We shape channels, ditches, and conveyance paths to ensure safe, predictable movement of stormwater.
Includes:
Ditching and cleaning
Channel shaping and stabilization
Conveyance ditch construction
Grade correction for proper flow
Integration with outfalls and basin systems
stormwater conveyance grading, drainage ditch construction.
WHO WE SERVE
We provide ditching and grading services for:
HOAs and community drainage systems
Golf courses
Municipalities and public works
Developers and EPC firms
Commercial and industrial properties
Agricultural and large-acreage sites
OUR PROCESS
1. Drainage & Grading Assessment
We evaluate slope, flow paths, sediment patterns, and drainage failures.
2. Engineering-Based Grading Plan
We design a grading solution that matches hydraulic realities and environmental conditions.
3. Construction & Reconditioning
Swales, slopes, channels, and culverts are shaped or restored with proper stabilization.
4. Final Verification
We confirm flow performance and provide documentation.
Restore Proper Flow and Prevent Costly Flooding Before the Next Storm
Effective ditching & grading protects your entire property from erosion, washouts, and water damage.