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Rough Grade is the foundation. It involves shaping the clay or native soil to match the City-approved plan, usually leaving a 7–20 cm gap for topsoil. Final Grade is the finishing touch where topsoil is spread, compacted, and smoothed to the exact elevations required for your Final Grade Certificate. In Edmonton, you cannot proceed to Final Grade until your Rough Grade has been officially approved by the City.
According to Edmonton’s Drainage Bylaw 18093, property owners must obtain Final Grade approval within one year of receiving their Rough Grade approval. If you are building a new home, the entire process must typically be completed within 30 months of the building permit being issued. Staying on top of these timelines helps you avoid potential fines and ensures your landscaping isn’t delayed.
Yes. To get City approval, you must hire an Alberta Land Surveyor to create a Lot Grading Certificate once our work is done. This “as-built” drawing proves to the City that the elevations are correct. Once the surveyor submits this to the City, an inspector will visit your property to verify the work.
No. Many homeowners make the mistake of using decorative rock or bark to bring their yard up to height. However, surface water flows right through these porous materials. The underlying soil (the clay or topsoil layer) must be at the correct elevation and slope before any decorative materials are added. If you landscape before approval, the City may require you to move your materials to fix the grade underneath.
