Grading & Drainage Solutions
Stop Water Problems Before They Damage Your Home
Todd’s Services has over 45 years of experience diagnosing and correcting drainage issues on Michigan properties. As a leading residential landscaping contractor, we offer creative, effective, and visually appealing solutions that eliminate standing water, protect your home, and restore the beauty of your landscape.
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If you’re ready to enhance your outdoor living space, request a quote or contact our experienced staff to discuss your project goals.
Proven Track Record. Quality Workmanship.
Michigan’s geology varies widely from dense heavy clay soils to loose beach sand, and often a mix of both. Clay soils slow water absorption, causing surface ponding and puddling that can threaten your home’s foundation if not properly redirected. Sandy soils drain quickly at the surface but can move water underground, creating unwanted springs or persistent wet areas after heavy rains.
While we can’t change your soil type, we can design grading and drainage systems that work with it. Our team creates proper slopes, contours, and barriers to guide water safely away from your home. When needed, underground trenching, piping, or engineered drainage systems may be incorporated to provide a long‑term, reliable solution.
A Collaborative Process
Every project we take on begins with a conversation. We start by listening to your vision, your challenges, and your dreams.
Our designers bring your ideas to paper, balancing beauty and functionality.
Consult & Conceptualize
We refine plans with structural integrity, plant science, and local environmental factors in mind.
Build & Install
Our skilled craftsmen turn plans into reality, on schedule, and on-budget.
Maintain & Grow
Our maintenance team ensures your landscape matures gracefully, season after season.
Plan & Engineer
Grading & Drainage Solutions
Todd’s Services delivers drainage corrections that are functional, durable, and seamlessly integrated into your landscape.
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Water pooling near foundations
Soggy or unusable lawns
Erosion on slopes
Downspout flooding
Low spots that never dry out
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Regrading for proper slope
French drains
Dry creek beds
Downspout extensions
Catch basins
Swales & berms
Soil amendments for absorption
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Most projects take 1–4 days.
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Clay soils + heavy spring melt = predictable drainage issues. We design systems specifically for Michigan’s soil and weather patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Soil type, grading issues, compacted clay, underground water movement, and improper slope can all contribute to standing water or soggy areas.
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Clay absorbs water slowly, leading to surface ponding and puddles. Without proper grading, water can collect near your foundation and cause damage.
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Sandy soils drain quickly at the surface but can move water underground, sometimes creating unwanted springs or wet spots after heavy rainfall.
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We design grading adjustments, swales, berms, underground piping, trenching, and other engineered systems tailored to your soil and site conditions.
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Yes, we integrate functional drainage systems with landscaping elements to ensure your yard looks great while performing properly.
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Whether you’re starting from scratch or just refining what you have, our team is ready to help.