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 gives you a detailed early read for due diligence and for briefing your professionals.