Yard & Ground Services
Yard & Ground Services
Maintaining a well-structured yard and ground is essential for both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. At Mission Service Companies in Lubbock, TX, we specialize in comprehensive Yard & Ground Services, focusing on key areas such as Yard Levelling and Grade Correction. These services ensure that your outdoor spaces are not only visually pleasing but also free from common issues like uneven ground and poor drainage. By addressing these concerns, we help you create a beautiful and functional environment, enhancing the overall value of your property.
Yard Levelling
Yard levelling involves adjusting the surface of your yard to create a flat and even terrain. This process is crucial for preventing water pooling, improving lawn health, and creating a usable space for outdoor activities.
Common Causes of Yard Unevenness
Soil Types: Different soil types, such as sandy, clay, or loamy, can affect how well your yard retains and distributes water, leading to uneven surfaces.
Tree Root Growth: Expanding roots can cause bumps and dips in the ground.
Water Drainage Issues: Poor drainage can result in erosion and uneven soil distribution.
Methods of Yard Levelling
Manual Techniques: Using tools like hand trowels, leveling bars, and garden rakes, we manually adjust the soil to achieve a smooth surface.
Mechanical Techniques: For larger areas, machinery such as bobcats, skid-steer loaders, and compacting equipment are used to apply fill materials like topsoil or fill dirt, ensuring a uniform surface.
Laser Levelling: This advanced technique utilizes laser levels and grade rods to achieve precise, even results.
Grade Correction
Grade correction is the process of adjusting the slope or angle of your yard to ensure proper drainage and prevent issues such as water pooling and soil erosion. Proper grading is crucial for protecting your property’s foundation and landscaping.
Common Issues Requiring Grade Correction
Poor Drainage and Water Pooling: Incorrect grading can lead to water collecting in low areas, potentially damaging your yard and property.
Foundation Problems: Improper grading can cause water to flow towards your foundation, leading to potential damage.
Erosion and Soil Runoff: Without proper grading, soil can wash away during heavy rains, causing further unevenness and erosion.
Grade Correction Techniques
Regrading and Slope Adjustment: Using equipment like excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers, we adjust the slope to direct water flow away from your property.
Drainage Solutions: We install systems such as French drains, surface drains, and drainage pipes to manage water effectively.
Erosion Control Methods: To prevent soil erosion, we apply erosion blankets, build retaining walls, and use silt fences.
Tools and Equipment
Yard Levelling
Achieving a smooth and even yard requires the right tools. For manual yard levelling, our team utilizes hand trowels, leveling bars, and garden rakes to carefully adjust and spread soil. These tools are ideal for small-scale adjustments and fine-tuning.
Grade Correction
For more extensive grade correction projects, we rely on heavy-duty machinery. Excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers are essential for regrading and adjusting large areas. These machines handle significant amounts of soil and ensure that the desired grade is achieved with precision.
Maintenance and Upkeep
Post-Process Maintenance
After completing yard leveling or grade correction, ongoing maintenance is crucial to preserving the results. Regular inspections allow us to address any new issues that may arise, such as settling or shifting soil. Prompt attention to these matters ensures that your yard remains in top condition.
Long-Term Yard Care
To prevent future unevenness and drainage problems, we recommend implementing sustainable practices for yard maintenance. This includes proper lawn care, such as regular mowing and aeration, and monitoring soil health to maintain optimal conditions. By staying proactive, you can avoid common issues and keep your yard looking great.
Services
maintenance
Weekly landscape maintenance involves mowing and edging the grass, along with trimming back shrubs when necessary.
TURF
SOLUTIONS
Lawn care is the foundation - a 7-step weed, fertilization and lawn health care plan that treats and prevents.
EXTERIOR installation
Enhance your property with mulch, new sod, seasonal flower rotation, and new trees and shrubs.
irrigation
Our certified irrigation technicians can repair and maintain your sprinklers so your lawn and plants thrive.
holiday
lighting
Deck out your property for the holidays, without the stress or frustration of hanging all the lights yourself.
ENERGY
services
All our services, but for commercial & oil field properties.
