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Drainage
Drainage systems are an important part of keeping your home and property safe from the damaging effects of water. The main goal of any drainage system is to collect water and direct it to the proper drainage location.
Driving Force
Signs You Need a Drainage System
There are some specific signs that signify a drainage problem. You may be in need of a drainage system for your backyard or around your home if you are experiencing:
- A soggy or wet yard
- Puddles that take a long time to dry following a rainstorm
- Water leaking through your basement walls
- Foundation damage and/or cracked foundation walls
- Soil erosion and erosion control problems
- Flooding in your yard during rainstorms
- Water collecting on your patios, sidewalks or walkways
- Unwanted water streams during heavy rains
- Mulch that washes away from your plant beds/silt that washes onto sidewalks during rainstorms
A Complete System
Surface and Below Ground Drainage
With our drainage system installation services, we will integrate both surface drainage systems and below ground drainage systems in order to properly catch and direct rainwater to the correct location.
Surface Water Drainage Systems: Surface drainage systems pull excess water from hardscaped areas, plant beds, and any other areas where water tends to collect or pool. These drainage systems then provide a set path above ground where the water should flow. Surface water drainage systems can be used to direct water to a proper drainage creek, storm drain, or underground drainage system.
Below Ground Drainage Systems: Underground drains help to prevent erosion and prevent water from saturating plants or lawns by pulling water from the saturated ground and directing it to the proper drainage location. One of the most popular below ground drainage systems is a French drain system.
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