Professional Landscaping Drainage

Having in place the right residential drainage is essential not only for the health of the lawn, plants and trees, but also for the main residence. An effective drainage system is highly effective at protecting the foundation of property, which can stop the onset of swelling, shrinkage, or cracking. If planned correctly by a professional drainage company, any water will flow away from the lawn and vegetation to make sure that standing water isn’t a problem. It left unattended, the standing water has the potential to cause a buildup of mosquitoes, a potential slippery surface, or a generally water-soaked landscape.

A well thought out drainage system for a backyard area is designed in such a way that it is able to create proper grading, which will mean that the excess rainwater will always clear the main structures on the property. It is also vital to consider the neighboring properties and to make sure that the water isn’t directed in that direction.

In the planning stage, the professional drainage contractor might also need to consider other matters that relate to natural low areas, poorly positioned downspouts, and recently constructed extensions, which might have changed the direction that the water initially flowed. If the drainage expert is able to establish the reason for the backlog of water then this can often go a long way to eliminating the problem and putting in place the right drainage system.

Here are several points to consider in the installation process

Plans: if you are planning on installing a well planned drainage system in the backyard, it often benefits to call on the services of a professional who is able to inspect your landscape drainage problems and determine the best course of action to take. In devising the plans, it will be necessary to consider the overall drainage area in relation to the soil porosity, the gradient of the surfaces, the available run-off areas, and the space between the existing drainage areas, such as the lawn, deck and roof area. A drainage expert will be fully capable of identifying the different problem areas and suggesting the necessary fixtures and pipe systems that might be installed to create a high-quality landscape drainage area.

Permits: it is often a possibility that for the installation of a full landscape drainage system it becomes a necessity to send a detailed drainage plan to the local authorities. A key point that is often considered relates to the dimensions of the pipes as there are often minimum measurement requirements in this regard.

Preserving trees and vegetation: if it becomes clear that the drainage will need to be installed in near to trees or other vegetation, then it is often recommended to hand dig in these areas and not use a mini excavator. This ensures that minimal damage is caused to the tree roots.