Positive Site Grading Edmonton

Directing Water Away From Your Foundation

Positive site grading is the process ensuring the soil around your home slopes gently away from the foundation. This allows rainwater and snowmelt to drain outward instead of collecting beside the structure.

Over time, soil can settle. Landscaping changes. Low areas develop near the foundation line. When this happens, surface water may begin flowing back toward the home, increasing moisture exposure and pressure against foundation walls. Correct grading restores proper drainage at the surface level.

Why It Matters

In Edmonton, seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and spring runoff place added stress on foundation systems. When water consistently pools near the perimeter of a home, it can contribute to:

When to Consider Site Grading

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Our Approach

We evaluate exterior grading as part of a comprehensive foundation assessment. If we observe areas where the slope directs water toward the structure, we will:

Where appropriate, soil is reshaped and compacted to establish a consistent, positive slope away from the home. We consider how grading works alongside downspouts, drainage systems, and existing landscaping to ensure the solution is both effective and sustainable.

Our objective is straightforward: water should move away from your foundation – not toward it.

Source: Calgary.ca

Why Choose Shield for Drainage Installation?

Use of high-quality materials, including the Soprema™ waterproofing line.
Accreditation by the Better Business Bureau, Canadian Construction Association, and Alberta Construction Association.
Shields Transferable Lifetime Warranty
Fully licensed and bonded services.
Locally owned and operated in Edmonton, Alberta.

Our happy homeowners speak for us

Hear from our customers firsthand about how Shield Foundation Repair restored their peace of mind and their homes’ structural integrity.

Our commitment to customer satisfaction sets the cornerstone of faith for homeowners in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

"We met Alex first for an estimate. And we had the opportunity to chat with the office staff a few times. Adam was quick to call us back when we had questions and Alex was always just a text or email away. Ramsey Miles and Evan were at our house for a few days for our repairs. They were friendly and respectful. There are still a few finishing touches required on our repairs weather/seasonal dependant, but we are very happy we called Shield to help us. They worked with us every step of the way during a very stressful time. We highly recommend them!"

“The Anton crew members did a great job installing 2 new window wells in my house. Their work was awesome. They waterproofed the walls and replaced the weeping tiles with new ones. They did a really great job of putting the window wells in. They did an awesome job and left the site amazingly cleaned up. They were very helpful and explained everything to me when I had questions. Thanks again Anton crew members.”

“Peter, Kola and Darien responded from Shield Foundation Repair to fix a leak from the house's foundation. They did a great job and once they finished and cleaned up, you’d never know the front yard had been piled high with land fill. Thanks for the great work. I’d recommend you to anyone who needs foundation fixes.”