Drainage-smart finish grades and stable building pads. In Houma, the first conversation is usually about access, drainage, and how Terrebonne Parish conditions change the work.
Soft marsh-proximity soils, spoil banks, and shell fill that react differently under heavy equipment.
Grading in this market often has to align with canal-side lots and camp access roads need practical grades that handle tide and rain without washing out.
Best when drainage, slope control, and finish tolerance matter as much as speed.
23+
Cities Served
600+
Projects Completed
2wk
Average Start Time
100%
Insured
Local work
Grading in Houma and Terrebonne Parish
When a slab edge or walk settles unevenly in Houma, the fix usually starts with reading slope and compaction, not just adding fill.
We rough-balance cuts and fills first, then proof-roll soft spots before fine grading in Houma. Swales, berms, and outlet points get shaped to match how water actually moves across Terrebonne Parish parcels. Near the beach in Houma, storm windows and shell layers change how fast we can move fine grade without undermining edges.
Proof rolls and visual swale checks are part of handoff, not an afterthought on Houma scopes. You get a graded surface with drainage intent spelled out, not a vague smooth-over.
Field photos
Grading work like this
Recent photos from similar grading scopes. Local conditions in Houma still set the final plan.
Laser-controlled backyard gradeCompacted gravel drivewayCoastal driveway installBackyard cut and pad
Terrebonne Parish: Soft marsh-proximity soils, spoil banks, and shell fill that react differently under heavy equipment.
Grading in Houma often pairs with canal-side lots and camp access roads need practical grades that handle tide and rain without washing out.
Site review and stakes: we confirm finish elevations, drainage targets, and any utility locates before we cut.
Common on building pads, driveway rebuilds, and soft yards that need better runoff.
Process
Our Grading process in Houma
Clear steps from first call to final walkthrough.
1
Site review and stakes
We confirm finish elevations, drainage targets, and any utility locates before we cut.
2
Rough cut and balance
We move material to balance the site, building pads and swales before fine grading.
3
Fine grade and compaction
We work to plan tolerance, wetting or drying lifts as needed for stable compaction.
4
Walkthrough and punch
We roll the grade with you, address low spots, and leave rakes and edges clean for the next trade.
Pricing
What moves the number in Houma
Residential starting point: from about $1,500 for small yard re-slopes
Commercial starting point: quoted by the acre with topo and haul assumptions spelled out
In Houma, Terrebonne Parish, grading pricing moves with haul distance, moisture, access, and how much cleanup sits next to the machines. Coastal jobs often need closer attention to stabilization, shell layers, and storm windows. Residential scopes often start from about $1,500 for small yard re-slopes.
Client reviews
What homeowners say about our work
Verified feedback from clients across Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Verified reviewsLouisiana & MS Gulf Coast
We hired Josh and Earthworks Solutions for a couple of projects at our home and came away impressed. Josh took the time to explain the difference between what we wanted and what we actually needed, then delivered beyond our expectations. He and his team were respectful of our time and our home throughout. Josh's knowledge of landscaping and horticulture is deep, and he's genuinely great to work with.
RA
Ryan A.
Verified client
Earthworks Solutions has handled several projects for me over the past couple of years. The work is done right every time. Josh's attention to detail is unmatched, and he goes above and beyond to make sure the customer is fully satisfied. If you're considering Earthworks Solutions, you won't be disappointed.
JH
Jeff H.
Verified client
Josh has handled several projects for us. He built a rock road in our backyard for our boat, and we didn't have to think twice about it. He handled everything from start to finish and the work was excellent. We also had a swimming pool removed, which left our backyard a mess. Josh brought in dirt, regraded the area, and it looks amazing now. We liked his work so much we had him put in a brand new lawn for my mother, including scraping out the old lawn, laying new sod, and installing an irrigation system. Her lawn looks incredible. Josh is efficient, professional, and fairly priced.
KL
Kathy and Rodney L.
Verified client
Field stories
Grading field stories relevant to Houma
These project spotlights explain how similar grading scopes are planned, staged, and handed off in the Gulf Coast market.
Field story
Mississippi tract clearing and grading that expanded the company footprint
A large Mississippi property asked for clearing, underbrushing, and grading work that helped Earthworks Solutions expand from neighborhood service routes into larger land-improvement scopes.
Yard drainage and regrade work that grew into the grading side of the business
Repeated drainage fixes, low-spot corrections, and hand-built regrades showed there was strong demand for thoughtful grading work long before larger machines entered the picture.
These answer-first guides help owners and builders understand pricing, drainage, scope boundaries, and what changes the job.
Field guide
Grading vs. dirt work: what property owners actually need
Grading shapes the final slope and drainage of a site. Dirt work is the broader category that includes excavation, fill placement, haul coordination, and compaction before finish grading happens.
Site prep before a slab or driveway usually means clearing, cut-and-fill balance, compaction, drainage planning, and a finish grade that matches concrete or paving requirements.
Soft marsh-proximity soils, spoil banks, and shell fill that react differently under heavy equipment. That changes machine hours, moisture control, and sometimes import or export fill.
Canal-side lots and camp access roads need practical grades that handle tide and rain without washing out. Common on building pads, driveway rebuilds, and soft yards that need better runoff. Typical scopes range from residential lot prep to commercial site support depending on the corridor and the access.
Most residential grading in Houma finishes in two to five days once access, moisture, and haul routes are set.
In Houma, finish grades that tie to new construction or drainage often need parish review — we flag that during the site walk in Terrebonne Parish.
We grade to stakes or field-set elevations and hold pad edges until your foundation or flatwork crew is ready in Houma.