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Expert grading & pitch correction for Hicksville homeowners. Major LIRR hub with large residential base
Grading and pitch correction is the foundation of effective drainage on Long Island. If the grade of your property directs water toward your home instead of away from it, no amount of drains and dry wells will fully solve the problem. Brothers Paving & Masonry provides professional grading and pitch correction services across Nassau and Suffolk County, reshaping ground surfaces to establish the proper slopes that keep water moving away from structures and toward designated collection points.
Proper grading means every surface (lawn, driveway, patio, walkways) slopes in the right direction at the right rate to shed water efficiently. The International Residential Code recommends a minimum slope of six inches over the first ten feet away from a foundation, and paved surfaces should pitch at least one-eighth inch per foot toward drainage collection points. Grading issues develop on Long Island from soil settlement (especially in sandy soils), landscaping projects that inadvertently redirect water, erosion from unmanaged runoff, and original construction that was inadequately graded from the start.
Our process begins with a topographic assessment using surveying instruments and laser levels to map existing grades, identify negative or insufficient slopes, and trace water flow paths. For lawn and landscape areas, we add or redistribute clean fill material in compacted layers to build a consistent outward slope from the foundation. Driveway and hardscape pitch correction may involve adding an overlay, regrading the base before repaving, or targeted surface adjustments. We recommend the most cost-effective approach for each situation. Swale construction is a common component, providing shallow vegetated channels that direct surface water to catch basins or dry wells. Long Island's flat terrain makes every fraction of an inch of grade critical, so we use laser-guided equipment throughout. After grading is complete, all disturbed areas are stabilized with topsoil and seed, sod, or appropriate ground cover.
Hicksville is located in Nassau County, Long Island. Hicksville is a large, centrally located hamlet in Nassau County, anchored by a major LIRR hub that serves as a junction for multiple rail lines. Broadway and Newbridge Road form the commercial center, while residential neighborhoods of ranches, split-levels, and Colonials spread along Jerusalem Avenue, Old Country Road, and Division Avenue. The Hicksville School District serves a diverse population of families who have invested in this community for generations. As many postwar homes reach the age where driveways and walkways need replacement, Brothers Paving meets strong demand for practical hardscaping upgrades throughout Hicksville, delivering quality asphalt and paver installations at fair prices.
Whether you're upgrading an existing property or starting fresh, our grading & pitch correction solutions are designed for Hicksville's unique conditions, including Long Island's freeze-thaw cycles, coastal moisture, and local soil characteristics.
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We visit your property, discuss your vision, and provide a detailed estimate.
Our team creates a tailored plan that fits your property, style, and budget.
Our experienced crew brings your project to life with quality materials and craftsmanship.
We walk you through the finished project to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Hicksville's compact lots and busy traffic patterns mean driveways and walkways take heavy daily use, making durability and proper base construction especially important. The flat outwash plain soils are workable but can be laced with construction debris from the original postwar development, requiring careful site prep. Many homes from the 1940s and 1950s have concrete stoops and steps that have spalled and cracked from seven decades of freeze-thaw exposure.
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