Service
Yard Regrading & Swales in Jacksonville
Re-shaping the lot so the surface slopes away from the house into a grassed swale — no pipe to clog, nothing to maintain.
A lot graded to pass inspection on the day the sod goes down often settles flat within a few seasons. Regrading re-shapes the surface so water leaves on its own — away from the foundation and into a wide, grassed swale that carries it to the street or a pond easement. No pipe, nothing to clog.
Signs you need it
- lot settled flat a few years after the sod went down
- the swale between houses has filled in
- water sits against one side of the foundation
- new construction with builder grading
- soil slopes toward the house or the patio
- back corner that collects the whole yard
What we find — and what we do about it
Settled side-yard swale
The strip between houses has filled in and holds water.
Soil sloping toward the house
A bed or patio added later changed the grade.
Back corner collecting the yard
The lowest point moved after settling.
New-construction grading
Common in Fruit Cove, Nocatee and Oakleaf subdivisions.
What it costs
Plus a free inspection ($0). Your price is written before work starts.
French drain cost in Jacksonville
Every drainage price range in one place, what moves it, and a calculator for your own yard.
See typical costsStanding water in your yard?
Five causes on Northeast Florida lots, the 24/48-hour test and what you can try before calling.
Read the guideYard Regrading & Swales across Jacksonville, St. Johns & Clay
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Yard Regrading & Swales FAQ
How do I stop water from pooling in my yard?
If the lot has settled flat or slopes toward the house, re-shape it so the surface sheds water into a grassed swale that carries it to the street or a pond easement. If water stays after the surface dries, that is a hardpan or water-table problem and needs pipe.
French drain vs swale?
A swale is surface drainage with nothing to clog; a French drain is below-ground drainage for water moving along the hardpan. On many lots they work together: a short drain feeding a regraded swale.
How much does yard regrading cost?
In our area regrading or a swale runs $1,000 to $5,000, about $2,500 typical, depending on the area moved and the sod replaced. The price is written after a free inspection.
Will you replace the sod?
Yes. Regrading includes compacting the soil and restoring the sod.
Can regrading fix water that comes up from below?
No — a high water table needs pipe and an outlet. We will tell you which problem you have.
How it works
How a yard regrading & swales job works
Call or send a photo
Call, or use the form and attach a photo of the puddle. Tell us when it rained.
Inspection in 48 hours
We walk the yard, check downspouts and grades, and sketch a drainage plan with the outlet marked.
Written price
The plan, the materials and the price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
We dig, install, restore
Trench, pipe, gravel, basins — then backfill, compaction and sod put back.
Raining right now? Take a photo.
Water standing where it shouldn't?
The best time to see a drainage problem is during the storm. Snap the puddle, note where the downspouts end, and send it — we schedule a free inspection within 48 hours.
(904) 561-1816Free inspection
Book your free yard inspection
Tell us where the water stands and attach a photo if you have one. We call back to set a time within 48 hours — no pressure, no sales script.
(904) 561-1816- Free yard inspection within 48 hours
- Insured · NDS-trained drainage crew
- Written price before we dig
- Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
