Grading & Drainage · Birmingham, AL

Grading & Drainage Services in Birmingham, AL

Proper slope, controlled runoff, and drainage solutions that protect your home, foundation, and outdoor spaces — built to last, rain or shine.

Excavation and drainage pipe installation beside a home.
Built to Last

Protect your property from the ground up

At Solid Foundation LLC, we understand that proper grading and drainage are essential to protecting your property and ensuring long-term stability. Poor water management and uneven terrain can lead to costly damage over time, which is why our team takes a proactive, precision-driven approach to every project. From reshaping the land to directing water flow, we create solutions that safeguard your home, foundation, and outdoor spaces.

Whether you’re preparing for new construction, correcting existing drainage issues, or improving the functionality of your land, Solid Foundation LLC delivers reliable, efficient results built to last.

What We Do

Our grading & drainage services

Our grading services are designed to establish proper slope and elevation, ensuring water moves away from structures and does not accumulate where it shouldn’t. We carefully assess each property’s layout, soil conditions, and drainage challenges to implement tailored solutions that reduce erosion, improve usability, and enhance overall site performance.

Driveway Grading & Reshaping

Regrading and reshaping driveways for a smoother, better-draining surface.

Land Grading & Site Leveling

Establishing proper slope and elevation across your property.

Yard Drainage Solutions

Keeping water from pooling in your yard and around your home.

Erosion Control & Prevention

Protecting your soil and slopes from washing away.

Soil Compaction & Stabilization

Compacting and stabilizing soil for a firm, lasting base.

Ground Leveling

Leveling ground for construction and landscaping projects.

Runoff Management

Managing and redirecting water runoff away from structures.

Drainage Corrections

Fixing existing drainage problems and troublesome problem areas.

Why Solid Foundation

Grading and drainage done with precision

Engineering-Led

Our leadership is grounded in engineering principles, so every grading and drainage plan is designed for long-term stability.

You’re Never in the Dark

Clear, consistent communication from the first site visit to the finished grade — and every call returned within two business days.

Full-Service Site Work

We also handle excavation, land clearing, demolition, retaining walls, and concrete, so your site work stays with one team.

English & Spanish

We serve clients in both English and Spanish, so everyone feels confident and understood throughout the project.

How It Works

How your grading & drainage project comes together

01

Site Assessment

We look closely at your property’s layout, soil conditions, and drainage challenges.

02

Tailored Plan

We put together a solution designed for your site — the right slope, elevation, and water flow.

03

Grade & Install

Our crew reshapes the land and puts drainage in place to move water away from your structures.

04

Final Review

We review the finished work with you to make sure it’s done right before we call the job complete.

Our Work

Recent projects

A look at some of the grading, drainage, and site work we’ve done around Birmingham.

Reviews

What our customers are saying

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Shannon Lathrop
62 days ago
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Josh and his crew were wonderful to work with! They poured a slab foundation for us and it turned out great. Josh kept us informed every step of the way and they were quick and efficient. We were super happy we went with them for our project. We plan to use them again for any future needs and would definitely recommend!
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Will Taylor
62 days ago
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Josh and his team are professional and consistent. They care about doing a good job and do what they say they will do. I would recommend them to everyone!
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Phaye Wilson
62 days ago
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If we could give these guys 100 stars we would. We entrusted Solid Foundation Construction with a $100,000 project, and they exceeded our expectations. This project was for ministry purposes. Therefore, it was important for us to be good stewards over the entire project. What impressed us most was that they stayed on budget and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. There were no surprises, and they honored their commitments. We also appreciated their Christian values, which were evident in the way they conducted business—with integrity, respect, and genuine care for us as clients. From beginning to end, they were professional, honest, and delivered outstanding craftsmanship. Josh and his entire team were excellent to work with. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and made what could have been a stressful project a great experience. If you're looking for a contractor you can trust with a significant investment, I highly recommend Solid Foundation LLC. Their quality, character, and professionalism set them apart.
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Jared Salmon
288 days ago
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Solid foundation is more than a business. From day one, you will be able to observe this an extension of their life work- to be a blessing to all those they serve. The attention to detail and customer service go far beyond whatever I have ever experienced. I am beyond blessed to have done business with them and have received more than what they got from me. Beyond grateful and glad they do business in Birmingham.
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Rebecca Blackmon
302 days ago
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I cannot even describe how happy we are with the work that Solid Foundation did in our home! We had a kitchen remodel as well as a bathroom remodel, and the finished product way exceeded our expectations!! It’s exactly what we wanted and then some. Kudos to this team - they are so easy to work with, communication was excellent, they’re fast, and we have zero complaints. We HIGHLY recommend them and will continue to work with them in the future!
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McRae Thomas
302 days ago
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After major water damage in my condo, Solid Foundations came in and absolutely saved the day. Their team was incredibly professional, always on time, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations and my place looks even better than it did before the damage! I couldn’t recommend their services more. If you need a contractor you can truly trust, Solid Foundations is the one
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David Coffman
304 days ago
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Josh, Ryan and the Solid Foundation team did a great job on our bathroom remodel. They were prompt in providing an accurate estimate. The quality of the work was top notch. The job was completed on time as promised and they were meticulous in their clean up after the job was complete.
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Victoria Smeltzer
432 days ago
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I had an exceptional experience working with Solid Foundation on projects around my home. The crew is timely and respectful, the attention to detail far exceeded my expectations, the price was fair, and the clean up was impressive (even the paint cans were clean!). I highly recommend Solid Foundation and look forward to using them again in the future!
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Pamela Higgins
544 days ago
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Thank you to Josh and his crew! It has been a journey and a big remodel. I had TRUST every step of the way. I was never worried about things because I knew I was in good hands. Trust that the job would be done right, trust that the problems would be solved and trust that the price would be fair. The crew of men were respectful and good at their jobs. It has been a delightful experience!
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Nathan Lare
625 days ago
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Josh and his crew are great. Fair pricing and quality work. He regraded our backyard and added some drainage in. Would happily do business again.
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Trey Henderson
645 days ago
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Solid Foundation has completed several jobs for me and I highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for construction work. His workers are very respectful and the entire crew was a pleasure to work with.
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Rosemary Gagliano
884 days ago
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Josh Henderson was knowledgeable, eficient, and thorough. He answered our questions, began and completed the work in a timely manner. The price was reasonable and the finished job was excellent. We highly recommend Solid Foundation.
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Libba Henderson
891 days ago
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Emily Henley
892 days ago
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Josh and his team are phenomenal! My windows and roof were replaced quickly, cleanly, and cost-effectively. It is a relief to have such a skilled and trustworthy contractor!
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Paul Gagliano
896 days ago
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Lee
909 days ago
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Josh and his company have been great to work with.
FAQ

Grading & drainage questions, answered

Don’t see your question here? Give us a call — we’re happy to talk through your project.

Proper grading and drainage protect your property and ensure long-term stability. Poor water management and uneven terrain can lead to costly damage over time, so we establish proper slope and elevation to move water away from structures.

Driveway grading and reshaping, land grading and site leveling, yard drainage solutions, erosion control and prevention, soil compaction and stabilization, ground leveling for construction and landscaping, water runoff management and redirection, and drainage corrections for problem areas.

Yes. Correcting existing drainage issues is a core part of what we do — from standing water to erosion and problem areas where water collects.

Yes. We provide land grading, site leveling, and ground leveling for construction and landscaping. We also offer excavation and land clearing to get your site ready.

We carefully assess each property’s layout, soil conditions, and drainage challenges, then implement a tailored solution that reduces erosion, improves usability, and enhances overall site performance.

All calls are returned within two business days, and we keep you updated as your project moves forward.

Call us at (205) 305-4282 or send us a message. We offer our services in both English and Spanish.

Get Started

Let’s talk about your grading & drainage project

Don’t let standing water, erosion, or uneven terrain compromise your property. With Solid Foundation LLC, you get expert solutions that protect your investment and give you peace of mind — rain or shine.

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