Water Management

Water is one of the building blocks of life, yet also one of the most destructive forces in nature. When thinking about your home, it is important to consider how water will drain after a heavy rain. If a good water management strategy is not in place, costly damage can occur.

Two of the most common drainage issues we see are standing water and leaking basements. Unfortunately there can be a lack of foresight when a site is developed. This, coupled with heavy rainfalls and dense packed clay, often leads to major problems. However with proper planning and the right tools, almost any drainage problem can be mitigated.

By having water management specialists on staff, we are uniquely positioned to help solve your drainage issues. We will design a custom solution, based on your property’s specific needs, to solve even your worst drainage nightmare.

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Water Management

Water is one of the building blocks of life, yet also one of the most destructive forces in nature. When thinking about your home, it is important to consider how water will drain after a heavy rain. If a good water management strategy is not in place, costly damage can occur.

Two of the most common drainage issues we see are standing water and leaking basements. Unfortunately there can be a lack of foresight when a site is developed. This, coupled with heavy rainfalls and dense packed clay, often leads to major problems. However with proper planning and the right tools, almost any drainage problem can be mitigated.

By having water management specialists on staff, we are uniquely positioned to help solve your drainage issues. We will design a custom solution, based on your property’s specific needs, to solve even your worst drainage nightmare.

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GradingDrainage SystemsDownspoutsCulvert InstallationErosion Control

Grading

For the average person, grading isn’t always something that comes to mind. If it’s done well, you won’t even notice it. But when there are grading issues, water will pool in places you don’t want. By regrading the slope of the land, gravity will move the water to a better area.

The first step in grading is to remove the topsoil. Then, the land beneath may be modified to the desired slope. To supplement the grading, a drainage system is sometimes installed to help regulate the speed and flow of excess water. The area is then finish graded with fresh topsoil in preparation for turf grass or landscaping.

While a homeowner can rent a bulldozer, we don’t recommend it. There are many considerations in choosing the right drainage strategy.

Drainage Systems

French drains, dry wells, and channel drains are just a few of the solutions in our toolbox to help control water on your property. These are systems installed below ground that move water to a more suitable location.

When thinking about the landscape as a whole, the best practice is a multi-tiered approach. A good drainage system is one part of a larger strategy to prevent an excess of water on your property.

Downspouts

Downspouts are more important than they first appear. By managing the flow of water coming off your roof they keep water away from your home’s foundation. Downspout and gutter problems are a major contributing factor to water entering your home or basement. Additionally, downspouts can be tied into drainage systems to ensure that water is collected and moved away from your home.

Newer downspout systems have a much longer lifespan than the outdated clay pipes often found on older homes in our area. These clay pipes often collapse over time, causing water to backup into areas where it shouldn’t. Replacing these outdated pipes with modern systems can make a big impact on the water flow around your property.

Culvert Installation

A culvert is a structure that channels water past an obstacle and into a waterway. We often see these under driveways, allowing the water to pass underneath.

Old galvanized culverts will rust over time. This leads to negative environmental impacts, inhibits their effectiveness, and weakens the stability around the culvert. New HDPE culverts are an eco-friendly solution often made from post-consumer plastics. They are specifically designed to handle the worst soil conditions and flooding, and have a lifespan of over 100 years.

Culvert replacement and installation is a good investment that is often overlooked. It is an important piece in a good drainage strategy.

Erosion Control

Erosion Control

Erosion can be minor, such as mulch washing out of beds, or it can cause major problems like washouts and landslides. In extreme cases erosion can even lead to building collapse. Either way, slowing the speed of fast-moving water is often crucial to preventing erosion.

Erosion blankets, ground grid, rip rap, retaining walls, ground cover, and even turf grass can all be effective solutions to control erosion when used correctly. Sometimes a combination of solutions is necessary to obtain the level of erosion control needed to prevent washouts and landslides.

When evaluating issues with water runoff and flooding, erosion control is crucial to preserving your property.

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“We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.”

– Jacques Yves Cousteau

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