A clear path for water
Drainage
Good drainage begins with understanding where water comes from and where it needs to go. We plan gravity drains, slot drains and the surrounding grades as part of your landscape, with the drainage details considered before the finished surfaces are installed.
Copper slot drain: before & after
BEFORE — Exposed copper slot drain
The copper channel is visible along the center of the unfinished walkway before the travertine tile is installed.
AFTER — Travertine tile over the drain
Travertine tile covers the copper channel, leaving a narrow drainage slot integrated into the finished walkway.
Gravity drains: beneath the landscape
Gravity drains — piping before backfill
Gravity-drain piping follows the excavated route across the yard, with branches and upright connections visible before backfilling.
Gravity drains — connections in the trench
The open trench reveals the drainage line and upright connections before the surrounding landscape is completed.
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Start with the source of the water
We review the areas where water collects, the surrounding elevations and the existing drainage routes. The house, pool, planters and paving are considered together so the proposed work addresses the property as a whole.
Gravity drains with a planned destination
A gravity drainage system relies on the available fall between its collection points and outlet. We evaluate the route and discharge location before defining the work, then coordinate pipe installation and access with the rest of the construction.
Slot drains integrated into the paving
A narrow slot drain can become a discreet part of a walkway, patio or pool deck. We coordinate its position and finish elevation with the paving layout, including the transition from the exposed installation to the completed surface.
Build the drainage into the project
Drainage is planned alongside grading, retaining walls, hardscape and planting. A complimentary site visit gives us a starting point for a detailed scope and budget, whether the drainage work is focused on one area or part of a larger property remodel.
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