You most likely need an landscape architect. They can be obtained on a
per job basis or by the hour. Check your yellow pages and then check
their references.

Billy wrote:
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The house we are bought has a 100' x 100' back yard. The front portion =
is
one grade, the rear portion, 2' to 3' higher. A retaining wall with ste=
ps
separates the grade. The land has a slight negative pitch toward the ho=
use
as the terrain is not level. According to the home inspector, this is a=
bad
thing because water penetration is more likely.
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We intend on removing several trees that exist on the higher grade and
leveling it to that of the lower grade. The knowledge that I'm seeking =
is
how to level the two grades and create a positive pitch away from the h=
ouse
when the slope comes towards the home.
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Has anyone done this type of work. Can you recommend any web sites that=

would be helpful in understanding the process and the costs involved?

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J Kolenovsky, A+, Network +, MCP
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