Drainage

OUR DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO EFFECTIVELY MOVE STANDING WATER TO ITS PROPER PLACE OF DISCHARGE WITH THE HIGHEST CONSIDERATION OF YOUR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, AND OUR LOCAL WATERWAYS.

DOES YOUR PROPERTY BECOME SOGGY OR MUDDY WITH EXCESS SURFACE WATER WHEN IT RAINS?

SWFL can receive more rain in one day than many places in our country receive in an entire year. During the rainy season, afternoon storms can release several inches of rain within an hour. The nature of water is to follow the course of least resistance. Eventually, it will settle in low-lying areas where it can no longer flow to its designated discharge point – the catalyst that sets drainage issues in motion.

A LANDSCAPE DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAY BE NECESSARY TO PREVENT WATER COLLECTION

Proper Foundation and landscape drainage are essential to preserve your home’s foundation and components such as ac units, generators, and pool equipment. Water that isn’t draining properly can cause several issues on your property including:
  • Mold
  • Mildew
  • Home foundation failure
  • Paver and driveway erosion
  • Water intrusion into home
  • Air conditioning, outdoor equipment premature failure
  • Grass and landscaping issues
  • Foundation flooding and rotting of walls
  • Land Erosion
  • Create a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests
  • and more!

THE FIRST STEP IN FINDING A SOLUTION IS DETERMINING THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE. WHEN A EARTHCARE DRAINAGE SPECIALIST VISITS YOUR HOME OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, THEY'LL START BY DIAGNOSING YOUR PRECISE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. THE MOST COMMON DRAINAGE SYSTEM PROBLEMS INCLUDE:

Poor Grading

Poor grading is considered to be any yard slope that encourages water to lay stagnant after falling, causing large puddles or to drain towards your home or business. This results in water pressure that can harm your foundation walls.

To effectively divert groundwater away from your home and/or commercial property, proper landscape grading should be designed to slope away from permanent structures.

Inadequate Water Diversion

Gutters are essential to collect rainwater from your roof. They divert the water away from your foundation. Without them, water would fall to the soil surrounding your home’s foundation. Earthcare connects downspouts to ensure that the soil near the foundation doesn’t become oversaturated. Downspouts that are too small, damaged, or blocked can prevent proper water flow and cause water to become backed up and overflow in areas that cause issues along the home’s foundation and flower beds. Earthcare offers above-ground, underground, and recessed downspout extensions.

Clogged Gutters

If gutters are regularly cleaned and maintained, they can avoid becoming clogged with leaves, debris, and dirt. Good maintenance will prevent the overflow and accumulation of water around foundations.

Soil Erosion

Florida’s heavy rains can cause soil erosion around the home, leading to depressions where water can accumulate. Inadequacies in the gutters and downspout drainage systems can contribute to soil erosion.

Poorly Installed Hardscaping

Does your existing patio, pathway, walkways, and retaining walls have a pre-existing drainage infrastructure?  Hardscaping features that have a drainage system in place result in better drainage

Encroaching Tree Roots

Tree roots can grow into and block drainage pipes, causing water backups and drainage problems. Surface roots of large trees can also affect the grade and block surface water runoff, requiring further drainage system enhancements.

WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF EXTERIOR DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS

Downspout Drainage

Rain gutters help to collect water run off from your home and redirect it to the ground below, typically somewhere near the foundation of your property. Earthcare installs downspout adapters connected directly to an underground drain pipe that will keep this water from collecting at the base of your home or other structure. We determine a proper location to release this water away from your structure and landscaping to help it flow to its proper place of discharge or to naturally dissipate into the ground.

Trench Drain/Channel Drain

A trench drain, sometimes referred to as a channel drain, is a surface drainage solution that prevents water from entering your house through doorways and stairways. The drainage system collects water and drains it to a perimeter drainage system and sump pump. A trench drain can help prevent water damage, keeping your home safe and dry.

Catch Basin

A catch basin is placed in the ground near areas of standing water to improve yard drainage and help prevent damage to the home and property. Excess water and sediment drain through a grate in the top of the catch basin. The water collects and drains into an underground drainage system.
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