Drainage & Grading in Salinas, CA
Drainage and grading across Salinas and Monterey County — French drains $1,200–$4,500 by length and access, site grading quoted by scope, built for clay soils and Central Coast winter rains.
Who's this quote for?
Takes about 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.
- Licensed & Insured
- Free On-Site Quote
- French drains $1,200–$4,500 · grading by scope
Central Coast Context
Drainage & Grading in Monterey County
Salinas Valley clay holds water and swells, while the Peninsula's winter storms send sheets of runoff downhill. Both make drainage the difference between a landscape that lasts and one that fails in the first wet season — and coastal lots near the shore carry erosion and runoff rules worth getting right the first time.
Why It Matters
Why Our Drainage & Grading?
Built for Central California conditions and the way our clients actually live.
Stops pooling, soggy lawns, and mud
Protects foundations and hardscape
Engineered for Salinas clay & coastal runoff
Erosion control for slopes and beds
Drainage & Grading Pricing Guide
Full breakdown of drainage & grading pricing, timelines, and what affects cost in Monterey County — 8-page PDF.
Avg reply: ~2 hrs
Our Process
How Drainage & Grading Works
Transparent, organized, and accountable from quote to final walk-through.
- 1
Water Diagnosis
We map where water collects and where it should go — grades, downspouts, and problem zones — then quote a fix in writing within 48 hours.
- 2
Grade & Trench Plan
A drainage plan that works with your soil and slope: regrade where surface flow is enough, pipe where it isn't.
- 3
Install
French drains, catch basins, and channel systems installed to proper fall, with gravel and fabric that won't silt up in clay.
- 4
Test & Restore
We flood-test the system, then restore turf, beds, or hardscape over the work so the fix disappears into the landscape.
What We Do
Our Drainage & Grading Services
Comprehensive service offerings across every phase of the project.
French Drain Installation
Channel & Trench Drains
Downspout & Catch-Basin Tie-Ins
Yard Regrading & Leveling
Swales & Surface Drainage
Retaining Wall Drainage
Erosion & Slope Control
Foundation Perimeter Drainage
Dry Wells & Detention
Question about drainage & grading?
60 seconds of questions, then we'll come back with a real plan — not a sales pitch.
Avg reply: ~2 hrs
Service Area
Drainage & Grading Across Monterey County
Serving the Central Coast from the coastal fog belt to the Salinas Valley. Don't see your city? Ask — we probably cover it.
Salinas Valley
Tap any city for drainage & grading there — pricing, local context, and crews — or see all service areas.
Good Questions
Drainage & Grading — Frequently Asked
Everything homeowners and boards ask us about drainage & grading in Monterey County. Plus the cross-service questions that come up on every project.
16 of 16 questions
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Other Services We Offer
Turftenders is a full-service landscape company — bundle multiple scopes into one project.
Artificial Turf Installation
$8–$15 per sq ft installed
Lawn Maintenance
$45–$75 per visit (residential)
HOA Contracts
Custom bid per community
Softscape
$4–$12 per sq ft installed
Hardscaping
$15–$35 per sq ft installed
Landscape Design
$500–$5,000+ design fees
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Repairs from $125 · new zones $95–$250 each
Tree Trimming & Removal
Trimming from $250 · removal $400–$2,500+
Free Estimate · No Obligation
Ready to Start Your Drainage & Grading Project?
Free on-site consultation and written estimate across Monterey County. Typical range: French drains $1,200–$4,500 · grading by scope.
- On-site walkthrough within the week
- Written estimate in 48 hours — no guessing
- Licensed, insured, and local since 2009
Who's this quote for?
Takes about 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.