Professional Landscape Services
Expert Landscape Preparation & Grading
Transform your outdoor space with professional landscape grading, drainage solutions, and hardscape installations designed for Windsor's unique climate.
Our Services
Professional Landscape Solutions
We focus on the crucial groundwork and structural elements that ensure your landscape is built on a solid foundation.
Landscape Grading
Expert land grading to create proper drainage, prevent water issues, and prepare your property for further landscaping.
Drainage Solutions
Custom drainage system design and installation to protect your landscape and structures from water damage.
Hardscape Installation
Professional installation of patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape features built to last.
Sod Installation
Proper ground preparation and professional installation of sod for an instant, beautiful lawn.
Land Clearing
Efficient removal of unwanted vegetation, rocks, and debris to prepare your property for landscaping.
Erosion Control
Implementation of measures to prevent soil erosion and protect your property from damage.
Transform Your Outdoor Space
From problem areas to functional beauty
Common Issues
Water Pooling
Low spots collect water, killing grass and attracting mosquitoes
Erosion Problems
Soil washing away during rains, exposing roots and foundations
Uneven Surfaces
Bumpy lawns making mowing difficult and creating trip hazards
Poor Growth Areas
Patches where grass won't grow due to compacted soil
Our Solutions
Professional Grading
Create proper slopes for natural water drainage
Erosion Control
Retaining walls and strategic plantings prevent soil loss
Level Surfaces
Smooth, even lawns that are beautiful and functional
Soil Amendment
Improve soil structure for healthy plant growth
Windsor Advantage: We understand local clay soil and drainage challenges, creating landscapes that thrive year-round.
Building On Solid Ground
At Legacy Exteriors, we focus on the critical earthwork and preparation that form the foundation of any successful landscape project. Our expertise in grading and soil management ensures:
Proper Water Management
Our landscape grading and drainage solutions prevent costly water damage to your home and landscape investments.
Soil Assessment
We analyze your soil composition and make necessary amendments to ensure proper drainage and plant support.
Climate-Adapted Solutions
Our landscape preparations account for Windsors unique seasonal challenges to create durable outdoor spaces.
Our Landscape Process
We follow a systematic approach to transform your outdoor space with proper preparation and grading.
Site Assessment & Planning
We evaluate your propertys topography, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and existing features to develop a comprehensive plan.
Land Clearing & Preparation
We clear the area of debris, unwanted vegetation, and obstacles, preparing the site for grading and new features.
Grading & Drainage Installation
We reshape the land to proper grades and install drainage systems to ensure water flows away from structures.
Hardscape Construction
We build patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape features with proper foundations and materials.
Final Grading & Sod Installation
We perform final grading of soil and install sod or prepare the surface for seeding to complete your landscape.
Hardscape Features
Durable, functional landscape elements built on proper foundations
Patios & Walkways
Custom-designed stone or paver installations with proper base preparation for longevity and stability.
Retaining Walls
Engineered walls that manage elevation changes, prevent erosion, and create usable space on sloped properties.
Drainage Features
Swales, French drains, catch basins, and dry creeks that manage water flow while enhancing landscape aesthetics.
Erosion Control
Stabilization measures including retaining walls, ground covers, and strategic grading to protect your property.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our landscape preparation and grading services in Windsor.
Why is proper landscape grading so important in Windsor?
Windsor's clay-heavy soils and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles make proper grading essential. Without it, water can pool around foundations, basements can flood, and hardscaping features can shift and crack. Our grading services ensure that water flows away from structures, preventing expensive water damage and extending the life of your landscape features. We account for Windsor's unique soil and climate conditions in all our grading work.
What should I expect during the landscape preparation process?
Our landscape preparation typically begins with clearing unwanted vegetation and debris. Next comes rough grading to establish the basic contours of your landscape. We then install drainage systems if needed, followed by any hardscape features. Final grading prepares the soil for sod or seeding. Throughout the process, our team works efficiently while minimizing disruption to your property. Most residential projects take 3-7 days depending on scope and complexity.
Do you install plants, trees, and garden beds?
We focus primarily on the structural and groundwork aspects of landscaping rather than planting. Our expertise is in creating the proper foundation through grading, drainage solutions, and hardscape installation. We prepare your landscape with the proper soil conditions and can install sod, but for extensive planting of trees, shrubs, and garden design, we recommend working with one of our trusted softscape partners after we've completed the foundational work.
How do you address drainage issues in my landscape?
We approach drainage issues with a comprehensive assessment of your property's water patterns. Solutions may include regrading to create proper slopes away from structures, installing French drains or catch basins in problem areas, creating swales to direct water flow, or installing permeable hardscaping that allows water to penetrate. Our drainage solutions are designed specifically for Windsor's climate and soil conditions to provide long-lasting protection.
What types of hardscaping do you install?
We specialize in installing patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, and other structural landscape elements using materials like natural stone, concrete pavers, and block systems. All our hardscape installations include proper excavation, base preparation, and drainage considerations to ensure longevity and prevent shifting or settling. We focus on creating durable, functional spaces that complement your property.
How do you ensure your landscape work withstands Windsors seasonal changes?
Our landscape installations are designed specifically for Windsor's climate challenges. We install deeper foundations for hardscaping to account for frost penetration, use flexible paver systems that accommodate ground movement, and implement proper drainage to prevent water damage during thaws and heavy rains. Our extensive experience with local conditions allows us to create landscapes that remain stable and attractive through all seasons.
Transform Your Property
Ready for a Beautiful, Functional Landscape?
Turn problem areas into your property's best features. Expert grading, drainage solutions, and hardscaping that lasts.