Lawn leveling cost in Seattle
Leveling a small Seattle lawn under 2,500 square feet typically costs $650 to $1,250. An average yard runs $1,250 to $2,350, and a large lot runs $2,350 to $4,200. Filling one deep trench or stump hole runs $450 to $950.
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One deep spot
$450 to $950
Filling a single sunken trench, stump hole, or pet rut deeper than 3 inches.
When you need it: One dip over an old sewer line or a removed stump.
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Small lawn
$650 to $1,250
Aeration and a sand and compost topdressing for lawns under 2,500 square feet.
When you need it: A bumpy lawn, or packed soil that needs aeration and sand.
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Average yard
$1,250 to $2,350
Leveling, filling ruts, and new seed for lawns of 2,500 to 6,000 square feet.
When you need it: You want to level the yard and reseed thin or patchy grass.
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Large lot
$2,350 to $4,200
Leveling and drainage fixes for lawns of 6,000 to 12,000 square feet.
When you need it: A big yard with high and low spots, or water that will not drain.
Typical ranges. Your specialist confirms the price before any work.
What moves the price
Lawn size. Bigger lawns need more sand and compost. One cubic yard covers about 650 square feet at half an inch.
How the material gets in. A gate under 36 inches wide, or steps to the lawn, can mean hauling by wheelbarrow.
How deep the dips are. Shallow dips fill with a thin topdressing. Ruts over 3 inches need fill, then seed or sod.
Extra prep work. Dethatching, moss removal, or a second pass of aeration adds to the job.
Ways to keep the cost down
Plan for late April to June, or late August to October. Grass grows up through the new layer best then.
Measure your side gate and mention any steps. It helps the specialist plan how to bring material in.
Mark sprinkler heads and dog fence wires first, so nothing gets damaged and needs fixing.
Ask what prep is included, like aeration or moss removal, so you can compare prices fairly.
Questions people ask
Why does yard size set the price?
Size sets how much sand and compost the job needs. One cubic yard covers about 650 square feet at half an inch deep.
Is topsoil cheaper?
It may cost less up front, but plain topsoil breaks down over 6 to 12 months and low spots can sink again. A sand and compost mix holds the grade.
What does one deep hole cost?
Filling a single trench, stump hole, or pet rut deeper than 3 inches typically runs $450 to $950.
Why is drainage priced separately?
It depends on how much soil has to move and how easy the yard is to reach. The specialist prices it after a look.
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Typical ranges. Your specialist confirms the price before any work.