Lot Grading Plans

Survey Support for Compliant Residential and Commercial Lot Grading

Lot Grading Plan Services

Lot grading surveys confirm that a property is graded to drain correctly and comply with municipal requirements, from existing ground conditions through to certified final grade. Accurate grading documentation protects a property against drainage issues and is often required to release permits and deposits.

At ProtechGeo Surveying Ltd., every lot grading survey is completed under the supervision of our Principal Alberta Land Surveyor using modern surveying technology. Supporting residential, commercial, and multi-family projects, our team delivers the certification and drainage verification that owners, builders, and municipalities rely on.

When do you need a Lot Grading Plan?

Lot grading surveys confirm a property drains correctly and meets municipal requirements at each stage of construction and certification.

Certifications & Associations

Lot grading surveys confirm a property is graded to drain correctly and comply with municipal requirements, from existing ground conditions through to certified final grade. ProtechGeo delivers the certification and drainage verification that residential, commercial, and multi-family projects rely on.

Our Approach

Grading requirements are municipal, and they are not the same across Alberta. Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Leduc County and Spruce Grove each set their own tolerances, their own inspection stages and their own deposit conditions. We check the requirement for your municipality before surveying. Certifying to the wrong standard means surveying the lot again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about lot grading certification and drainage compliance in Alberta.

What is a lot grading certificate?

A lot grading certificate is a survey document confirming your lot has been graded to the approved plan and drains as the municipality requires. The municipality releases the grading deposit against it.

What is the difference between rough grade and final grade?

Rough grade is certified after the site is shaped but before landscaping. Final grade is certified once topsoil and landscaping are complete. Most municipalities inspect both.

Why is my grading deposit still being held?

Usually because final grade has not been certified, or the certification showed the lot does not drain as approved. The municipality holds the deposit until it does.

What happens if my lot fails certification?

The grading gets corrected and re-surveyed. We flag a likely failure before submission where we can see it coming, which saves an inspection cycle.

Are grading requirements the same across Alberta?

No. Tolerances, inspection stages and deposit conditions are set by each municipality. We confirm the requirement for yours before surveying.

What is the difference between lot grading and grade staking?

Grade staking is a field reference during construction, telling crews where to cut and fill. Lot grading certification is the document produced afterwards for the municipality.

Do you survey existing ground before construction?

Yes, and it is worth doing. Without a recorded baseline, later grading stages are compared against an assumed starting elevation rather than a measured one.

Do you certify foundation elevations?

Yes. Top-of-foundation certification confirms the house was built at the elevation the grading plan assumed. Later drainage problems usually originate there.

Which areas do you serve?

Alberta only. Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Nisku, Spruce Grove and municipalities throughout the province.

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Lot Grading Plans