Have you noticed standing water after a storm, or a patio that's starting to lift? Drainage is the least glamorous part of your project and one of the most important. Much of the East Bay sits on clay that holds water, and that water damages foundations, kills plants and lifts patios.
Drainage is part of every plan we build, not an add-on. We grade your yard so water moves away from your house and give it a planned path out.
Drainage protects your hardscape, retaining walls and planting.
Good drainage can be beautiful: dry creek beds, gravel channels and permeable surfaces move water while adding texture to the landscape.
JAC RecommendsWatch your yard during the next heavy rain and take photos. Seeing where water actually goes is the best starting point for a drainage plan.
A gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects water and carries it away.
Yes. We design solutions that disturb finished areas as little as possible.
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