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Started from a spare room we’re a Texas lawn care company that puts people first, takes ownership, & listens well…all with a little bit of grit.

At Emerald Lawns, we create and maintain environments that are great places to live, work, and play. Find out more today!

Lawn Leveling

Creating Smooth, Even Lawns for Texas Homes 
Emerald Lawns provides custom solutions for uneven lawns.
 

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Professional Lawn Leveling Services

Uneven lawns can cause significant drainage issues, create dangerous tripping hazards, and make your yard look less appealing. Emerald Lawns lawn leveling services gently smooth out bumps and low spots. Let our team restore balance and keep your lawn healthy.

  • Professional Grade Application

    From leveling rakes to brushes, our team uses custom-built commercial-grade equipment to handle your property’s needs. Our experienced specialists will sweep sand to level your property evenly.

  • Highest Quality of Sand

    We use top-quality sand, which even the United States Golf Association uses. Our sand can help improve drainage, accelerate thatch decomposition, and neutralize the acidity common in Texas soil.​

  • Results Guaranteed

    Lawn leveling is essential for your lawn’s overall health. Protect your lawn from issues such as fungus and lawn disease. If something looks off, we’ll address the problem for free.​

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Professional Grade Application

From leveling rakes to brushes, our team uses custom-built commercial-grade equipment to handle your property’s needs. Our experienced specialists will sweep sand to level your property evenly.

USGA leveling sand in hand 

Highest Quality of Sand

We use top-quality sand, which even the United States Golf Association uses. Our sand can help improve drainage, accelerate thatch decomposition, and neutralize the acidity common in Texas soil.​

Lawn Focused 

Results Guaranteed

Lawn leveling is essential for your lawn’s overall health. Protect your lawn from issues such as fungus and lawn disease. If something looks off, we’ll address the problem for free.​

Benefits of Our Lawn Leveling Services

Since 2006, Emerald Lawns has been committed to top-quality lawn care solutions. Our experienced team goes above and beyond, treating your lawn as if it were our own. When you choose Emerald Lawns’ services, you can expect:

icon-grass-2 Improved Grass Health

Leveling promotes stronger root systems and healthier grass growth by ensuring better soil contact and nutrient distribution. It creates an ideal environment for your lawn to thrive and look its best.

 
icon-teamwork Flexible Service

Emerald Lawns provides flexible lawn care solutions. We do not require contracts and allow clients to schedule applications as needed – on top of free service calls for applicable programs. 

 
icon-checklist Tailored Solutions

We customize our services to your lawn’s needs. We understand the various challenges of maintaining lawn health with Texas soil and tailor our processes to your lawn’s condition.  

 

How Lawn Leveling Works

Uneven lawns can impact your lawns’ health and beauty. Here is how Emerald Lawns levels lawns for properties across Central Texas. 

  • Step 1: Lawn Evaluation
  • Step 2: Lawn Preparation
  • Step 3: Application

Step 1

Lawn Evaluation

Our lawn care specialists evaluate your lawn to identify uneven areas. This helps us determine the severity of your lawn problem and whether leveling requires minor adjustments or a complete regrading. We also determine the right sand, topsoil, and compost soil mix. 

Step 2

Lawn Preparation

For faster recovery, we recommend mowing at half the lawn mower height prior to leveling application. 

Step 3

Application

We spread the soil mix over low areas of the lawn using a shovel or rake. We apply a thin layer at a time to avoid smothering the grass and ensure even distribution. We use a leveling rake or a push broom to spread the mixture evenly across the area. Finally, we compact the soil gently to create a uniform surface.

Level Up Your Lawn Year-Round

Emerald Lawns’ lawn care services understand how well-maintained lawns can look their best year-round. Here’s how our lawn leveling services elevate your lawn’s health and appearance throughout the seasons. 



  • Spring
  • Early Fall

Spring

The best time to level your grass is when it is actively growing. This typically starts mid-May, around the middle of spring, until mid-October, the early fall season. 

During spring, warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine are actively growing. This allows the grass to quickly recover and grow through the soil mix after leveling.

Early Fall

Early fall provides optimal conditions for growth and recovery. Cooler temperatures and consistent moisture make it easier for grass to establish and repair itself.

What Texans Are Saying

Steve C.Austin
"Arrived on Schedule"

Jason did a nice job on our Christmas lights. The crew arrived on schedule and accommodated my special requests. They even wired up a few of my yard decorations without my asking them. Thank you for the great service!

Janet T.Austin
"Courteous & Efficient"

This was my first lawn treatment with Emerald Lawns. Felton let me know the purpose of the treatment & answered my questions. He was courteous & efficient.

Ken A.Austin
"Accurate Diagnosis"

Accurate diagnosis and quick response to quote and start service. Highly recommend.

Anne-MarieAustin
"Thanks!"

Theo and the team take great care of our plant beds. Thanks!!

LindaAustin
"Thank you!"
Leon came out same day to handle our fire ants. Thank you from Moose Jr and Miss Daisy
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Areas We Serve

Monday - Friday
8AM - 5PM CST

Austin/Round Rock (Corporate)

Call: 512-990-2199


Temple/ Killeen/ Waco

Call: 245-375-8330


Houston

Call: 713-678-0894

San Antonio/ New Braunfels

Call: 210-664-4930


Dallas/ Fort Worth

Call: 972-460-0080

FAQS

Question: What is the difference between grading and lawn leveling? Answer: While lawn leveling is a surface adjustment for small-scale irregularities, grading tackles larger structural changes to ensure proper water flow and yard stability. Grading would completely strip the lawn, requiring weeks to months of recovery. It also involves reshaping the entire landscape and is often used during major renovations. Emerald Lawns does not perform grading. 
Question: Will the leveling sand hurt my grass during the summer?
Answer: No, it is unlikely to harm your grass. Although the surface will retain heat, it will stay relatively cool below the surface, ensuring no adverse effects on the lawn. 
Question: When can we schedule the second leveling application? Answer: As long as we are still in the growing season and the previous application of sand has settled in, we can apply other applications as needed. 
Question: Will one leveling application smooth all the holes and bumps from the lawn?
Answer: Unfortunately, this is usually not the case. While our team will do their very best to smooth out holes and bumps, there can be additional pockets that need additional treatments to be filled. During watering or when it rains, the sand often filters down into air pockets in the soil, which will require additional applications. 
Question: For leveling, how big of a hole can we fill with one application? Answer: Our topdressing machine can apply a smooth, even layer about ½” thick. For larger holes, our team can shovel sand to fill in problem spots to smooth it over. We ensure about ¼” of grass is protruding through the sand to prevent damage to existing turf.   

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