Explain the project before selecting the excavation work
Excavation and grading support many different property improvements. A yard may need preparation before landscaping, an uneven area may need regrading, or a planned drainage or septic installation may require excavation. The required work comes from the property and approved project, rather than from a standard package.
Redwood Landscape provides excavation and site preparation near Albany for residential and small commercial properties. Describe the size and purpose of the project early. Larger commercial excavation and site development are directed to sister company Redwood Siteworks, which handles a different scale of commercial work.
Review grades and water movement together
Changing ground elevations can affect where surface water moves. Low spots, driveway washouts, or runoff toward buildings may call for grading, a drainage system, or a combination of work. The right approach depends on existing conditions and an appropriate route for water, not simply on making an area look level.
Redwood reviews the site and proposed improvements before defining the scope. Relevant information includes surrounding elevations, known wet areas, access for equipment, existing landscape features, and the work that will follow excavation. Photographs and plans can help explain your concerns, but the final work requires a property-specific review.
Coordinate preparation with the finished project
When excavation is part of landscaping or construction-related improvements, discuss how the preparation connects with later work. The estimate should identify the excavation, grading, removal, drainage, or restoration tasks included. If lawn establishment or planting follows, those phases should be considered before equipment leaves the site.
Existing underground utilities, access restrictions, and nearby structures also need attention before digging begins. Review the official excavation and grading service scope with the team rather than assuming that utility work, engineering, permits, or every construction phase is automatically included. The agreed scope determines what Redwood will complete.
If your main concern is a driveway washout or a repeatedly wet area, describe when it happens and where water appears to come from. This information gives the team useful context for reviewing grades and drainage. It does not replace an evaluation of the site or establish which solution is appropriate.
Before you request an estimate
- Provide the address, proposed improvements, photographs, and available plans
- Identify uneven grades, runoff, access limits, and known site constraints
- Confirm included preparation, related work, restoration, and scheduling
Frequently asked questions
Can Redwood regrade a yard?
Yes. The official excavation page lists yard grading and regrading for residential and small commercial properties, based on the site and project requirements.
Will grading alone solve standing water?
Not necessarily. Some properties may need drainage installation as well as grading. Redwood evaluates the grades and water movement before recommending the approved work.
Who handles larger commercial sitework?
The official page refers larger commercial excavation and site development to Redwood Siteworks, the sister company to Redwood Landscape.
To discuss the appropriate service for your property, contact Redwood Landscape with your location, project scale, plans, and existing site concerns.