Automatic Outdoor Living by Bella Terra

Drainage & Grading Solutions

A Better Plan
for Water and Your Landscape.

Standing water, soggy areas, or uneven ground can make your outdoor space harder to enjoy. Start with a closer look at the site and how water moves through it.

Bella Terra helps assess landscape drainage and grading needs throughout Sussex County and Delaware’s coastal communities.

Understand the Site First

The Right Approach Starts With the Ground.

Drainage concerns can have different causes. Elevation, soil, existing surfaces, and the surrounding property all influence where water goes.

We’ll discuss what you’ve noticed and assess the area before recommending a landscape drainage or grading approach.

Landscape Drainage

Discuss ways to manage water collecting in garden beds, lawns, or other outdoor areas. Recommendations depend on the source of the water and the conditions on site.

Grading & Contouring

Explore whether adjusting the shape or elevation of the ground could improve the function of your landscape and support planned planting or outdoor spaces.

Landscape Restoration

Plan the finishing work alongside drainage or grading improvements, including affected planting beds, lawn areas, and landscape surfaces.

Completed Bella Terra Bay landscape project

Landscape inspiration from a Bella Terra project.

Help Us Understand the Problem

What Happens
When It Rains?

Your observations are useful. Tell us where water appears, how long it stays, and whether the problem has changed over time.

  • Photos or videos of the area during and after rain
  • The locations where water collects or flows
  • How often the issue occurs and how long it lasts
  • Nearby patios, walkways, downspouts, and planting beds
  • Any previous drainage or grading work
  • Your goals for the affected outdoor space

The Bigger Picture

Explore Our Landscape Portfolio.

See examples of our landscape work and gather ideas for the outdoor space you want to improve.

Let’s Talk About Your Property

Tell Us What You’re Seeing.

Share your location, describe the drainage or grading concern, and tell us what you’d like to improve. Include any relevant photos, previous work, and preferred timing.

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Prefer to call? Reach our team at (302) 422-9000.

Before We Get Started

A Few Common Questions.

How do I know whether I need drainage work or grading?

The appropriate approach depends on the site and where the water comes from. Tell us what you’ve observed so our team can assess the area and discuss suitable options.

Can you assess an existing drainage system?

Share what you know about the existing system and the problems you’re noticing. We can discuss whether an assessment fits the project and what information is needed.

Will this work affect my lawn or planting beds?

Some projects require excavation or changes to existing landscape areas. We’ll discuss the expected scope and any restoration work before the project moves forward.

Can drainage work be part of a larger landscape project?

Yes. Discuss drainage and grading concerns early so they can be considered alongside planting, patios, walkways, or other landscape improvements.

How much does drainage or grading work cost?

Pricing depends on site conditions, access, the area involved, materials, excavation, and restoration. Our team can discuss scope and pricing after reviewing your property.