One of the most common signs of drainage problems in your yard is standing water. It can be really easy to miss drainage issues because they only show up after a snowmelt or heavy rain. At first, your yard will have some wet spots that seem to dry out more and more slowly, until there’s standing water that takes days to absorb. Over time, the standing water takes longer and longer to absorb.
Water pooling near your house’s foundation is the next most common sign of poor yard drainage. If you notice puddles of water along the base of your home or your garage, it means the water has nowhere else to go and isn’t being properly routed. Even if this water dries up quickly, it can still cause damage over time, including soil erosion, and can even get into your basement.
Some homeowners also notice water flowing in the wrong direction and pooling on their patios, walkways, driveways, and sidewalks. This typically indicates a grading issue that needs to be addressed. While draining and grading are two different issues, they are closely related.
Grading focuses on the shape of your property and how water naturally flows through it. If your yard is sloped toward your home, rainwater and snowmelt will flow toward your foundation and cause damage if it’s not addressed.
Drainage focuses on what happens to water that is at your property’s lowest point, but has nowhere to go because it’s not being absorbed by the soil. Drainage can be an issue even with proper grading if your soil is too compacted or if there’s a large amount of water. That’s where our yard drainage installation services come into play, collecting and redirecting water before it has a chance to cause damage.
Most of the homes we see in Manlius deal with a combination of drainage and grading issues. That’s why our expert contractors at Summit Scapes provide effective drainage and grading solutions that address both sides of the problem.
If your downspouts are too short, they end up dumping all the runoff from your gutters too close to your home, and that runoff can pool around your house’s foundation. To fix this, our team will install buried piping to redirect that water to a safer spot on your property.
For areas with stubborn standing water, we install French drains or EZ flow pipes that collect the groundwater and carry it away through underground piping to a designated location.
Ideal for: Yards with low spots or heavy, clay-rich soil that doesn’t drain easily.
Drainage swales are shallow, sunken channels that move surface water in a controlled way. After it’s dug, our team fills it with round stones to guide water flow while reducing soil erosion and flooding.
Ideal for: Larger or gently sloped properties where water gathers in one spot and needs to be redirected across the yard.
Channel drains are the solution for any hard surfaces that are collecting water. These drains will capture any surface water and redirect it away before the water can freeze or cause other damage, keeping your high-traffic areas safe and dry.
Ideal for: Any hard surface, such as driveways, sidewalks, walkways, etc.
Grading and yard recontouring will force the water to collect around the foundation. Our team can adjust the grading to guide water naturally away from your house or other problem areas, such as patios, garages, or fire pits.
Ideal for: Properties with sloped lawns that direct runoff toward the house or other areas, such as garages, play areas, or firepits.
If you’ve been having drainage or grading problems for a while and your yard has some soil erosion, we offer erosion control solutions. For these situations, our team will use straw mats to help stabilize the soil on slopes or any other vulnerable areas. These mats will help reduce any runoff and protect the grass and soil underneath.
If you’re working on a new construction build, or have a bare yard, we use silt socks, temporary barriers filled with compost. These barriers trap sediment and prevent it from washing off the property.
Our team brings over 13 years of experience to our projects, from landscaping and hardscaping to snow removal. Every team member is dedicated to their craft, and they take pride in their work - and it makes a big difference!
We put focus on the little details, because they make a big difference. We’ll always provide you with accurate estimates, thoughtful communication, and treat your property with respect (even asking where you want us to deliver project materials).
Every member of our team genuinely cares about the work they do and is proud of it. Our crew will be out mowing lawns or on other jobs, and they’ll talk with homeowners about ways we can improve their property - because we believe in the quality of work that we do.
If you suspect that your yard has drainage problems, don’t wait until it’s too late. If you notice any standing water, soggy spots in your lawn, or water pooling near your foundation, Summit Scapes Construction can help you with effective solutions that will protect your lawn and your home from water damage.
Get started today! Contact us to schedule a consultation and find out how our yard drainage installation services in Manlius can work for you.
You can call (315) 720-3489 or request a quote online to get started.