Land Grading & Excavation
in Taylors, SC
Greenville Elite Grading & Excavation has graded and excavated properties throughout Taylors for over 10 years. Taylors sits in the foothills below Paris Mountain, and that elevation change shapes grading work here more than almost anywhere else in the Upstate — lots range from flat parcels along Wade Hampton Boulevard to steeply sloped acreage climbing toward the mountain. With roughly 24,000 residents and a median household income near $77,000, Taylors remains one of Greenville County's more affordable communities relative to its larger lot sizes.
Housing stock varies widely by era: the historic Hampton Heights subdivision holds 1920s and 1930s bungalows and Colonial Revival homes, mid-century ranch houses fill in older sections near Wade Hampton Boulevard, and newer Craftsman-style subdivisions continue to expand along the community's outer edges. Planned communities like Pebble Creek, built around a private golf course, sit alongside older properties never originally engineered for today's stormwater volume.
We carry full contractor's licensing and insurance on every Taylors project, and any drainage materials we install follow standard manufacturer warranty terms.
Grading & Drainage Repair Services in Taylors
Paris Mountain Foothill Slope Correction
Properties climbing toward Paris Mountain State Park often have grade changes of several feet across a single lot, creating erosion risk that flatter Wade Hampton Boulevard-area properties don't face. We regrade foothill lots to manage both slope stability and drainage.
Hampton Heights Historic Home Drainage
Homes in the century-old Hampton Heights subdivision sometimes have grading that predates any formal drainage planning, common in bungalow-era neighborhoods. We correct these lots carefully around mature trees and period landscaping.
Pebble Creek Golf Community Regrading
Properties bordering Pebble Creek's private golf course occasionally see runoff patterns affected by the course's own contouring. We regrade residential lots to work with, not against, the surrounding course drainage.
Ranch Home Foundation Settling
Mid-century ranch homes near the Wade Hampton corridor often show foundation settling tied to original grading that's shifted over decades. We correct perimeter drainage to reduce ongoing moisture exposure.
Grading & Excavation Installation Services in Taylors
Craftsman Subdivision New Construction Grading
Newer Craftsman-style developments continuing to expand on Taylors' outer edges need building pads graded to elevations matching current architectural plans, accounting for the area's natural foothill slope.
Wade Hampton Boulevard Commercial Grading
Commercial development along Wade Hampton Boulevard (US 29) carries Greenville County stormwater requirements. We grade retail and office sites to approved civil engineering plans.
Acreage & Foothill Lot Grading
Larger acreage properties near Paris Mountain need custom grading that accounts for significant natural elevation change rather than a standard subdivision approach.
Drainage & Erosion Control Upgrades
Slope Stabilization for Foothill Lots
Terracing and engineered erosion control matter more in Taylors than in flatter Upstate communities, given how many properties sit on genuine grade change approaching Paris Mountain.
French Drains for Historic Neighborhoods
Hampton Heights and similar older sections benefit from French drains sized to work around established foundations and mature landscaping.
Golf Course-Adjacent Drainage Solutions
Homes bordering Pebble Creek's course need drainage upgrades coordinated with the course's own contouring to avoid conflicting runoff paths.
Soil & Material Types We Work With
Piedmont Clay on Sloped Terrain
Taylors' foothill lots combine dense clay with real elevation change, requiring grading crews to account for both compaction and slope stability simultaneously.
Structural Fill for Foothill Building Pads
New construction on sloped Taylors lots sometimes needs engineered fill to create a stable, level building pad on naturally uneven ground.
Erosion Matting for Steep Grades
Foothill properties near Paris Mountain need heavier-duty matting than flatter Upstate lots to hold soil on steeper slopes.
Grading Maintenance & Enhancement
Seasonal Checks for Foothill Properties
Sloped Taylors lots benefit from inspection after major storms, since erosion risk here is higher than on flatter ground elsewhere in the county.
Historic Home Drain Maintenance
Older drainage installations in Hampton Heights and similar neighborhoods need periodic clearing to keep pace with mature tree root growth.
Regrading for New Landscaping
Homeowners adding pools, patios, or landscaping on sloped Taylors lots often need regrading to maintain proper drainage on uneven terrain.