Site Grading Plan Basics: Contours, Slopes, Cut and Fill

Understand residential site grading plan basics, including existing contours, pad elevation, cut and fill, side slopes, grading tie-ins, driveway grade, and retaining-wall flags.

Residential site planning from parcel to placement

Evaluate a scaled house against parcel boundaries, confirmed setbacks, terrain, grading, driveway access, flood context, coverage, height, and usable yard. SitePlanned produces preliminary feasibility information for due diligence and professional coordination—not permit approval.