Drainage & Erosion Control
Protect your property from water damage with professional drainage solutions and erosion control.
Stop Water Damage Before It Starts
Water always finds the path of least resistance, and if that path goes through your foundation, basement, or landscape, you have a serious problem. Poor drainage causes foundation cracks, basement flooding, dead grass, and washed-out gardens. These issues get worse over time and become expensive to fix if you ignore them.
Most drainage problems aren't obvious until you have visible damage. Pooling water in your yard, soggy spots that never dry, and water stains on your foundation are all warning signs. Our Santa Ana landscaping team identifies drainage issues early and fixes them before they cause major damage to your property.
Erosion is equally damaging but harder to spot at first. Rain and irrigation slowly wash away soil, expose roots, create ruts, and undermine structures. Your carefully planned landscape loses soil and plants struggle to survive. Professional erosion control stops this process and protects your investment in your property.
Comprehensive Drainage Solutions
Every property has unique drainage challenges based on soil type, slope, and surrounding conditions. We assess your situation and design a custom solution that moves water away from buildings and prevents erosion. The right approach depends on how much water you need to handle and where it needs to go.
Drainage Systems We Install
- ✓French Drains: Gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe collect and redirect water away from problem areas. These are highly effective for foundation protection and soggy lawn areas.
- ✓Channel Drains: Surface drains installed across driveways, patios, or walkways catch water before it pools or flows where you don't want it.
- ✓Catch Basins: These collect water from downspouts, low spots, or multiple drainage pipes and direct it to storm drains or safe discharge areas.
- ✓Grading and Contouring: Sometimes the solution is reshaping your yard to direct water away naturally. Proper grading is the foundation of good drainage.
- ✓Dry Creek Beds: Decorative rock-lined channels handle water flow during storms while adding visual interest to your landscape as an attractive feature.
- ✓Downspout Extensions: We extend your roof drainage away from your foundation to prevent water from saturating the soil around your home.
We often combine multiple solutions for complete protection. Your drainage system works together with your irrigation system to manage water effectively across your entire property.
Prevent Soil Loss and Landscape Damage
Erosion happens gradually, but the damage adds up quickly. Slopes are especially vulnerable, with rain washing away soil and creating ugly gullies. Flat areas can also erode if water flows across them consistently. The key is interrupting water flow and stabilizing soil before it moves.
We use several proven erosion control methods depending on your property's needs. Retaining walls hold soil in place on steep slopes while creating usable terraced spaces. These structures must be engineered properly to handle soil pressure and water movement behind them. Our experience with hardscaping projects ensures your retaining walls are both functional and attractive.
Ground covers, mulch, and strategic plantings also control erosion naturally. Deep-rooted plants hold soil while absorbing water. Mulch protects bare soil from rain impact and slows water flow. Rock features and decorative boulders can be positioned to interrupt water movement while enhancing your landscape design.
For severe erosion problems, we install erosion control fabric, gabion baskets, or riprap solutions. These engineered approaches handle high water volumes and steep slopes where plants alone won't work. The goal is always to stabilize your soil permanently while maintaining or improving your property's appearance.
Drainage and Erosion Control Questions
Protect Your Property Today
Get a free drainage assessment and estimate. We're here Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Call (714) 266-3929