Drainage & Regrading Solutions
Standing water, soggy lawns, and washed-out drive lanes don’t fix themselves. RLP Diversified combines excavation + grading to correct drainage at the source—shaping ground so water flows away from structures, drives, and low spots using proper regrading, swales, and tie-ins.
Problems We Solve
- Pooling near the house/garage after rain
- Low spots that stay wet for days
- Washouts along gravel drives, pads, and paths
- Negative slope toward foundations or doors
- Uneven transitions where water collects at edges/tie-ins
If a “top-off” of material keeps failing, the grade is the problem. We reshape, not just resurface.
What We Do (No guesswork)
- Regrading & shaping — restore positive fall/crown so water sheds correctly
- Swales & shallow channels — route runoff to safe discharge points
- Tie-ins & transitions — smooth, water-smart connections at drives, pads, and aprons
- Base corrections for drives/pads — repair soft areas before resurfacing
- Finish grade — stable, compacted surfaces ready for the next phase
Need to rebuild a gravel drive as part of the solution? See Driveway Grading & Gravel
Our Process (Simple & Transparent)
Site Walk & Levels: We review slopes, soils, drainage paths, and access.
Plan & Quote: Clear line items: cuts/fills, target slopes, material movements, finish expectations.
Mobilize & Shape: Right-sized equipment for tight access; compact in lifts where needed.
Tie-ins & Finish: Transitions at drives/pads/edges; confirm water movement with test flow.
Closeout: Edges dressed; area ready for use or next trade.
Where Drainage & Regrading Help Most
- Perimeter grades around homes, shops, and additions
- Drive lanes & approaches that rut or wash out
- Back/side yards that never dry
- New builds needing final grading before landscaping
- Shop/RV pads where water must stay off the surface
Materials & Finish
We work with on-site soils and bring in material only when the design calls for it. For drive lanes and pads, we’ll coordinate with our Aggregate & Trucking team to deliver topsoil, sand, gravel, or limestone when specified.
- Topsoil — for finished landscape areas
- Crushed limestone or graded gravel — for durable drive lanes/pads
- Compaction — done in lifts for stability and long-term performance
Permits & Coordination
Typical regrading does not require a permit; certain scopes (e.g., work near regulated shorelines) may need approvals. We’ll advise during scoping if coordination with local authorities is appropriate.
Service Area
Based in Burlington, serving Waterford, Lake Geneva, Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and nearby communities across Southeastern Wisconsin.
FAQs — Drainage & Regrading
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If you’re looking for reliable grading and earthmoving contractors in Wisconsin, RLP Diversified is ready to help. Whether you need rough grading services near you, commercial site grading, or topsoil spreading in Burlington, we’ll get the job done right.