Professional Land Grading Services in Reno
Every successful build or property improvement starts with the ground itself. When the land isn’t shaped right, water pools in the wrong places, soil shifts, and repairs stack up. Our team handles grading with a focus on lasting results, shaping each property for steady drainage and a solid base that stands up to Reno’s conditions.
How We Shape Land for Reliable Results
- New Construction Grading: We prepare each lot with careful attention, setting the right grade so water moves away and foundations stay secure.
- Landscape Grading: Our crews contour the land to guide runoff, keeping structures dry and soil where it belongs.
- Drainage Correction: When water lingers or flows toward buildings, we rework the grade to send it elsewhere and keep your property protected.
- Building Pad Preparation: We level and compact the ground, giving every structure a firm, even base that won’t shift over time.
- Erosion Control: Our grading methods lock soil in place, stopping washouts and keeping your property intact. For more complete solutions, we also address flood and erosion control needs.
On any site, the smallest change in elevation can make a big difference. We look at the whole property, including slopes, soil, and runoff patterns, before we move a single load of dirt. That’s how we match our approach to the real needs of your land, not just a set of plans.
Why Our Grading Keeps Properties Protected
- Foundation Security: Water that collects near a building eats away at its base. We grade to keep moisture moving out and away, so foundations stay strong. Our team also specializes in footings and foundations to further protect your investment.
- Flood Prevention: By shaping the land with the right slope, we steer water clear of homes, garages, and landscaping that matters to you.
- Soil Stability: Our compaction and grading stop the ground from settling or washing out, so you don’t deal with uneven surfaces or lost soil.
- Landscape Preservation: We work around trees and established plants, grading to help them thrive while improving how water drains across your yard.
With Reno’s mix of rocky patches and loose soil, grading isn’t just about moving earth. It’s about knowing how the land reacts. Our crews have spent years working with these conditions, so we know what holds up and what doesn’t. That experience means fewer surprises and better results for every property we touch. Explore our photo gallery to see examples of our completed grading projects.
What Sets Our Grading Projects Apart
- Site Assessment: We start by walking the property, checking how water moves and where the grade needs work.
- Custom Planning: Every job gets a plan built for its unique slopes, soil, and drainage, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Professional Execution: Our operators use the right equipment and proven methods to shape the land with precision. We also offer excavation services for projects that require more extensive earthwork.
- Quality Control: We check and recheck elevations, making sure every slope and contour matches the plan before we call it done.
Projects across Reno, from new builds to property improvements, count on us for grading that holds up. Decades in the field have taught us what works here, and we bring that knowledge to every job, big or small. Read what our clients have to say in our testimonials.
Let’s Get Your Land Ready
Ready to see your property work the way it should? Call Palomino Valley Construction at 775-997-8271 or request a quote to talk about your grading project.




