Soil Grading

Why Soil Grading Matters For Your Property

Ensuring your property has proper soil grading is vital for protecting your structures and avoiding costly future repairs. At Elite Bobcat, based in Cleveland, MO, we understand the importance of a well-prepared land surface for the longevity of your home, farm, or business. Whether you're in Cleveland, MO, or a nearby town like Raymore, Peculiar, or Harrisonville, we provide expert grading and excavation services tailored to your property’s unique needs. Let Elite Bobcat help ensure your land is properly graded to protect your foundation and property for years to come..

Our Grading Services

  • Finish Yard Grades: Perfect for landscaping projects, providing a smooth, even surface.

  • Barn, Shed or Building Pads: Essential for stable and safe animal housing and storage structures.

  • Sod Installation: Preparing your land for lush, healthy grass.

  • Swimming Pool Preparation: Ensuring a level and stable base for construction. We can also fill-in your pool if its old pool and you want to avoid the high costs of demolition

Materials We Use

  • Pulverized Topsoil: For fertile, well-drained landscapes. Direct from our farm!

  • Clay or Sand: Ideal for retaining moisture and stability.

  • Gravel or Rock: For driveways, parking, or building pads, offering excellent drainage and durability.

Benefits of Professional Grading

  • Water Management: Our grading diverts water away from your buildings, reducing the risk of water damage.

  • Foundation Protection: Properly graded soil prevents water accumulation around your foundation, which can lead to structural issues.

  • Longevity: High-quality grading materials and techniques ensure your property remains stable for years to come.

The Importance of Foundation Soil Grading

Over time, soil around a foundation can settle, creating a "dip" where water collects, especially from rain or snow. This not only exacerbates foundation problems but can lead to water infiltration. If your soil slopes towards your home:

  • Correct the Slope: Add soil to adjust the grade so it slopes away from your home, preventing water from pooling around the foundation.

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late!

Invest in professional soil grading now to safeguard your property against water damage and structural issues. Contact Elite Bobcat today for grading and excavation services in Cleveland, MO, and surrounding areas. Our team is eager to provide you with personalized advice, answer any questions you might have, and ensure your project gets off to the best start possible. Contact Us Today!

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Service Area

Our service area is within a 25-mile radius of Cleveland, MO. While we serve many nearby locations, we generally do not service north of S435, including Downtown, Independence, Blue Springs, Liberty, Parkville, etc. Additional charges may apply beyond our standard area. Not sure if we serve your location? Contact us —we’re happy to check and provide details!

"Travis and his dad did an outstanding job leveling my yard. He gave a very reasonable quote, provided same day service and high quality top soil.

The yard looks great...I would recommend them for any Landscaping work or home improvement job.."

Ken on Face Book wrote….

Gravel driveway next to a house with an excavator in the background preparing land on a cloudy day.
A backyard with freshly tilled soil next to a modern house. The house has stone pillars, a staircase, and a patio area. Large stone slabs form a retaining wall around the garden area.
A modern house with stone exterior and attached garage next to a gravel driveway surrounded by open land.
Freshly graded dirt yard next to a house with a stone retaining wall and multiple windows, under a clear blue sky.
Large dirt yard with a modern house featuring multiple windows and a balcony in the background.
Gravel driveway under construction with nearby buildings and a truck
View of a muddy construction site with tire tracks, a two-story house to the right, bare soil, and a stone retaining wall.
Freshly graded soil with a stone retaining wall under a clear blue sky.
Dirt and gravel field with tracks, adjacent metal building and leafless trees, overcast sky.
Construction site with a large house under development and dirt ground, featuring a dump truck in the background.
Backyard of a house with bare soil, an air conditioning unit, and door on exterior wall.
Bare dirt landscape with stone retaining wall near a building with metal railing, under a blue sky.
Freshly prepared soil in a yard near a metal building with closed garage doors, surrounded by bare trees and a clear sky.
Freshly leveled backyard with dirt surface, wooden fence and deck, storage shed, and building materials against the fence.
Gravel driveway under construction next to a garage with a brown door. A red dump truck and a camper are parked nearby. The surrounding area has dirt and some construction materials visible.
Tire tracks on dirt next to a new house with a white exterior and brown garage doors; cloudy sky and open field in the background.
Cleared dirt area with vehicle tracks, surrounded by trees.
Freshly tilled soil beside a house with garbage bins and a garden hose, bare trees in the background
Bulldozer on freshly leveled dirt near a concrete driveway, with a red trailer in the background.
A newly tilled soil area in front of a modern white building with large windows and a dark roof. There's a small patch of grass in the foreground and some gardening tools are visible on the left side of the building.
Freshly leveled dirt area next to a house with a covered porch, surrounded by grassy lawn and trees in the background.
Construction site with piles of dirt and tire tracks beside a building with a covered porch.
Freshly tilled soil next to a covered structure, with a barn and vehicles in the background under an overcast sky.
A rural landscape with a plowed field in the foreground, grassy patches, a wire fence separating the field from a red barn in the background, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.
A freshly tilled dirt field surrounded by grassy areas and a wire fence. In the background, a house and trees are visible under a cloudy sky.
Lawn grading in progress with a Caterpillar loader, fresh soil, and visible tire tracks, surrounded by grass and trees on a sunny day.
Dirt ground prepared for landscaping next to a white house with windows, a small bush near the foundation, and adjacent green grass.
Freshly leveled dirt in a yard with house in the background and a vent pipe protruding from the ground.
Freshly graded dirt area in a backyard with a playset in the background and green grass.
Backyard under construction with bare soil and patio area near a white house.