Reliable Drainage & Grading Solutions
We fix standing water, erosion, and poor slope to protect your yard, foundation, and landscape investment.
We fix standing water, erosion, and poor slope to protect your yard, foundation, and landscape investment.
We start with a visit to inspect low spots, standing water, erosion, downspout discharge, and the existing slope around your home. Then we explain the problem in plain language and provide a clear plan for grading, swales, drain tile, or other drainage solutions with a realistic timeline and quote.
Once you approve the work, we map out elevations, water flow paths, and the right fix for your property so water moves away from your foundation and usable yard areas. We schedule the project, protect surrounding landscape features, and prepare the site for efficient installation with minimal disruption.
Our crew completes the grading and drainage work with the right equipment, careful finish work, and close attention to long-term performance. After installation, we clean up the site, test water movement when possible, and walk the project with you to make sure everything meets our standards and your expectations.
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Water problems in your yard do not fix themselves. They usually get worse over time. At Northwood Outdoor Services, we help Rogers, MN homeowners solve drainage issues before they damage grass, landscaping, patios, walkways, or even your home's foundation. Our drainage and grading solutions are designed to move water away from the areas where it should not sit, so your property stays safer, cleaner, and easier to enjoy.
We have seen what poor yard drainage can do. It can leave behind standing water, soft soggy spots, muddy lawn areas, mulch washout, erosion, dying turf, and water pooling near the house. In colder months, those wet spots can also freeze and create slippery conditions. If your yard has low areas, poor slope, runoff from neighboring lots, or downspouts that dump too much water in one place, we can build a drainage plan that fits your property.
Every property is different, so we start by looking at the layout of your yard, the existing grade, problem areas, and how water moves during rain and snowmelt. Then we recommend the right combination of grading and drainage components to manage that flow.
If you are seeing any of these issues, it is a good time to have us take a look. Catching drainage problems early can help you avoid bigger repairs later.
Grading is one of the most important parts of a healthy landscape. Even the best patio, planting bed, or lawn can fail if water is not directed correctly. Proper yard grading helps protect your foundation, keeps water from collecting around hardscapes, and supports better lawn health. It also helps make the entire property easier to maintain.
When we grade a yard, we focus on both function and finish. The goal is not just to move dirt around. The goal is to create smooth, intentional slopes that look natural and perform well during heavy rain. We consider how drainage affects your grass, landscape beds, retaining walls, paver patio areas, and the long-term performance of the work.
We do not believe in one-size-fits-all fixes. A simple downspout extension may solve one property, while another may need regrading, a French drain, and a surface collection system working together. We take time to understand the cause of the water problem, not just the symptom.
Our team looks at:
With that information, we build a drainage plan that is practical, durable, and tailored to your yard.
At Northwood Outdoor Services, we specialize in outdoor projects that make a real impact on your property. That means we do more than install drainage parts. We create solutions that fit the look and layout of your yard. If drainage work is part of a bigger landscape renovation, new planting design, patio build, or lawn restoration project, we make sure everything works together.
For example, we may combine finish grading with new sod installation, add a dry creek bed that becomes a landscape feature, or improve drainage around a paver patio so water does not shorten the life of the investment. Good drainage protects everything around it.
Most homeowners know they have a water issue, but they are not always sure what is causing it. That is where experience matters. We know how to spot grading problems, poor runoff patterns, and drainage failures that are easy to miss if you only look at the surface.
We are a hands-on landscaping company that understands how drainage affects the whole property. Our work is built around long-term results, not quick patches. Homeowners in Rogers, MN choose us because we care about the details, communicate clearly, and build outdoor spaces that are both functional and beautiful.
Whether you are dealing with backyard flooding, side-yard washout, soggy lawn sections, or water collecting near your home, we are ready to help. We bring practical knowledge, solid installation methods, and a design-minded approach to every drainage and grading project.
If your yard is holding water, washing out, or draining toward the house, do not wait for the problem to spread. Northwood Outdoor Services can inspect the issue, explain your options, and recommend a drainage and grading solution that makes sense for your property. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us help you protect your yard, your landscape investment, and your home.
Common questions Rogers, MN homeowners ask us about yard drainage, grading, standing water, and protecting their property from water damage.
Real feedback on the quality, results, and service people count on for outdoor projects
"Northwood Outdoor Services did a fantastic job on our front patio project. Ally really listened to our wants and ideas and came up with a great plan for our budget. She really understood our style and designed a beautiful project. Drainage was taken into consideration, including an underground pipe with a popup in the yard to keep ice off the pathway. Patterns of the pavers define a walkway that helps direct visitors to the front door. The view we would see out our front window was important to us and their design considered that. The whole project unifies our existing grape arbor, the front yard, water spigot and rain barrel area, all the way through to the back deck. The seating wall adds coziness with some privacy yet keeps us connected with our yard and passing neighbors. We really love the view out our front living room window and look forward to enjoying interesting vistas changing with the seasons. We anticipate the arrival of our patio furniture to complete out new outdoor space. Thanks Ben, Ally, and Alex!"
"Great service, design and finished garden. Very happy!"
"Ben and Ally and crew at Eagle Hardscapes were excellent in communication and brought our project to completion just like it was designed and on budget. They did a paver patio with sitting wall, landscaping and drainage . It turned out incredible and on budget. Would highly recommend."
"Highly Recommend Northwood Outdoor Services!! We had a fantastic experience working with Northwood Outdoor Services from start to finish. Ally and Benjamin clearly take pride in their work and did a phenomenal job on our landscaping project! From the initial design discussion through installation, Ally and Benjamin were professional, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced. They offered practical suggestions on layout, materials, and plant selection that improved both the look and long‑term functionality of our yard. The quality of workmanship really stood out - grading, planting, and finishing details were handled with care. They were efficient, respectful of the property, and left our yard (and the street) clean at the end of each day. Trust me - not only will we be using them for future large projects, we have already begun discussions with them about ongoing services for later this year! If you’re looking for a reliable, highly skilled landscaping company that combines strong design sense with high‑quality execution and reliable communication, Northwood Outdoor Services is the ONLY choice for your project! We are tremendously pleased with the results...and so are our neighbors. The compliments keep pouring in!"
"Jack Aho and his team did an exceptional job on our new colored and stamped patio. From design help to final product Jack was attentive and quick to respond to our questions and needs during the project. We highly recommend Northwood services and Jack Aho to help make your yard a showplace!"
"Work was done very well and on time. Mike and his crew are very professional. I am very pleased."
"They were very easy to work with! Sometimes I'd need to send an extra text to get a response but as they're out on jobsites all day, I totally understand and would expect that. They texted me after hours which was nice. He was very thoughtful to drop off stone samples when the online pictures made them look like entirely different colors- he got the perfect ones! They were also able to schedule me in right away before an outdoor party we had, so that was super awesome! Before and After pictures of our stone patio stairs and sloping patio"
"Always has great design and finish projects look great"
"We put out a plea on fb yesterday looking for someone that could remove a tree, this weekend, 2 day window. We knew it was a fat chance as most companies are booked at least 3 weeks out. Well.. he responded quickly, came out today (one day later) and removed not just 1.. but 2 trees, removed them, and ground the stumps!! Obviously very highly recommended for any of your tree needs!!!"
"Northwood Outdoor Services goes above and beyond to give the best quality to there clients - there ability to provide a wide variety services is incredible. HIGHLY recommend for any of your landscaping needs!"
"I highly recommend Tyler to anyone! I shared with Tyler some plans that we were looking to get done with our yard. He communicated clearly and was very specific with price. I knew exactly what the outcome would be when he was done with our yard project! He is always in time and is a great communicate. Very thankful I had the opportunity to support a local small business!"
"We found the right landscaper when we picked Tyler. His communication was awesome from when he came out to estimate the wall project to when it was completed. Once we told him what we wanted, he told us in detail how he would make the wall we asked for. Because of our color preference, Tyler suggested Versa-Lock blocks and told us where we could see the block colors. He was very thorough, conscientious and his work was very high quality. We highly recommend him to others."
"I recommend Northwood Outdoor Services for all your landscaping needs! The quality they bring shows in their work and they are very prompt. Looking forward to working with them again!"
"I used north woods to thatch my lawn this spring based on a recommendation of their service. Did not disappoint! I may have them back to quote a larger landscaping project!"
"Tyler and his crew did an awesome job for us!"
"Tyler and the Northwood Outdoor crew did a phenomenal job with a project at my house. We had to move a lot of dirt to build a retaining wall, which will ultimately house a shed. I had met with several landscape companies and had the best overall feeling with Tyler. He was very fair and honest and did a great job with communication, timeliness and most importantly execution. It was a unique job and he came up with creative solutions to maximize the project. I would highly recommend Tyler and Northwood Outdoor Services!"
"Tyler & crew did a great job removing our old retaining wall & building a new one. We love it!"