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Proper lawn grading is crucial in Vancouver to ensure water flows away from your home's foundation and prevents pooling. We expertly re-slope your yard to create the correct gradient, directing rainwater and runoff toward appropriate drainage areas or storm systems. This protects your foundation from water damage, eliminates soggy patches that can kill grass, and creates a stable, usable lawn.

For Vancouver's wet climate, we often recommend and install French drains, dry wells, and channel drains. The best solution depends on your yard's specific slope and soil. A French drain with gravel and a perforated pipe can collect and redirect subsurface water, while surface channel drains are excellent for managing runoff from driveways or patios. We assess your property to design a system that tackles the root cause of the water issue.

Vancouver's combination of clay-heavy soil, which drains poorly, and seasonal heavy rain often leads to yard flooding and foundation concerns. We address this by first diagnosing the specific cause—whether it's improper grading, soil compaction, or insufficient drainage infrastructure. Our solutions are tailored to the local environment, from amending soil for better percolation to installing durable drainage systems that handle our Pacific Northwest rainfall effectively.