Landscapers Ann Arbor MI | Call Imagination In Landscaping

This is a common issue here due to our freeze-thaw cycles. The best fix involves excavating the area, installing a proper compacted base and landscape fabric to prevent soil mixing, and then resetting the stones with secure edging. For prevention, we ensure proper drainage beneath the rocks and use locking techniques suited for our Michigan climate to keep everything in place season after season.

Incorrect grading, where the ground slopes toward your house, directs water to your foundation. In Ann Arbor's climate, this can lead to a wet basement, foundation cracks, soil erosion, and ice dams in winter. We correct this by carefully regrading the soil to create a gentle slope away from your home, ensuring surface water drains safely into your yard or a designated drainage area, protecting your home's structural integrity.

Our local assessment starts with evaluating your soil type and the current slope of your land. We identify where water pools and trace the flow during a rain event. We then check your downspouts, gutters, and the foundation perimeter. Based on this, we create a tailored plan that may include regrading, adding swales or French drains, and adjusting hardscapes to manage water effectively, using solutions proven to work with our regional weather patterns.