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Standing water and other drainage issues in your yard can lead to home and property damage. Improve your property's drainage capabilities with an effective drainage system installation from G&R Contracting. Our drainage systems are highly effective at removing standing water and reducing erosion on your property.
Water is considered the most destructive force in nature. The most common and destructive type of water damage is typically rain related. It can damage hardscapes, drown landscaping, damage fundations, down trees, and flood homes. Good landscaping takes into account where water flows on a property and how to redirect that water. There are things you can do as a property and homeowner to protect your valuable assets from water damage.
We are one of the best drainage contractors near me, and our goal is to stop the water before it enters your home or damages your property. We do what
residential drainage companies do, we stop the water.
Types of drainage systems we offer:
Subsurface Drainage
Most commonly known as French Drains. Subsurface drainage is the removal of water from the rootzone. It is accomplished by deep open drains or buried pipe drains. It diverts water through an underground pipe to a subside storm drain preventing water from pooling in your yard.
Surface Drainage
Surface drainage systems are canals that are created for runoff water. They contain shallow ditches that are dug in a parallel pattern.
Downspout Drainage
Downspout drainage means a drainage pipe for conveying stormwater from a roof or gutter.
Foundation Drainage
Foundation drains are pipes that are installed under your foundation or basement floor to collect water and move it off-site to prevent your basement from filling with water.
Common warning signs of improper drainage:
- Discolored/overgrown patches of grass
- Large puddles of pooling or standing water
- Excessively soggy spots in your yard
- Increased mosquito numbers from standing water
- Water pooling underneath downspouts
- Water stains on the foundation of your home or in your basement
- Soil washing away
- Silt on pathways or mulch that’s been shaped by running water
- Clogged yard drains or street grates
Common Causes of Yard Drainage Issues:
- Insufficient yard slope or pitch: Water flows to the lowest point on a property, and if the slope of a property is off, that can mean that water flows to the wrong spot. The large majority of drainage problems are typically caused by an improper slope or pitch in your yard. Water flows to the lowest point on a property, and if the slope of a property is off, that can mean that water flows to the wrong spot. A yard should not be perfectly flat, but should have a pitch between 1-3% between the house and the street, helping DIRECT the water out to the street and into city storm drains.
- A too-short/misdirected downspout: If your gutter’s downspout points directly into a flower bed or other landscaped area and does not direct water from the area, excess water can collect in the mulch and soil beneath. Check after a rainstorm, and if you see debris (dirt, leaves, mulch) splashed up on the side of your house, or puddles of water directly beneath the downspout, this could indicate that your downspouts aren’t properly directing water away from your property.
- Clogged gutters: During a rainstorm, if you notice water pouring over the gutters rather than being sent through the downspouts, this may be a sign of a clogged gutter.
- Improper landscaping: The location of plants, landscape bedding, walkways, retaining walls, and other landscaping features could add to drainage problems. After a rainstorm, do you notice misplaced bark or soil deposits on your walkways or divots in your mulch? Sometimes improperly positioned landscaping can lead to an erosion problem. Dry rock beds, gravel beds, and drains can help absorb water while minimizing soil erosion.
At G & R Contracting, our landscape designers have decades of experience fixing water drainage problems. Schedule your consultation today. Call 804-538-3208 to take advantage of our expert advice and one of the best residential drainage companies in Richmond VA.
