Keep your yard and home dry with effective drainage solutions. We address common problems like soggy backyards and downspouts discharging where they shouldn’t, using tried and true systems such as French drains and underground drywells to intercept and redirect excess water away from foundations and living spaces. For sustainable green options, we incorporate natural approaches—rain gardens, swales, and permeable surfaces—to slow down flow and allow runoff to absorb into the ground.
Whether you need targeted fixes for pooling areas, full-yard regrading and sub-surface piping, or a combined green-and-engineered plan, we design reliable drainage systems that manage water safely and improve your property’s health and value. Contact us for a site assessment and a customized plan.
Past Projects
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Drywell Install in Newton, MA
Homeowners here needed to deal with the out flow of a sump pump that was causing erosion around their home. Water was directed outside, into a drain basin, and then through a pipe laid under a walkway to the an underground dry-well. Water percolates into the ground and away from the house.
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French Drain install in Somerville, MA
A somerville home needed a permanent solution to water infiltrating their basement. The lot along the side of the house was very narrow and close to the neighbor’s driveway, which meant that simply sloping the surface away from the foundation was not a feasible solution. Instead we sank a french drain along the length of…
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French Drains and Downspout mitigation
Homeowners in Mendon had water pooling in their downstairs living spaces. During inspection it was found that one of the downspouts had been directed into a percolation pipe that ran along the foundation. In addition soil and densely rooted plants had been packed against the home, level to the backdoor. Both conditions caused water to…
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Catching driveway runoff in Newton
Newton homeowners had constant problems in rainstorms. Water from the driveway and a nearby downspout ran into the garage. To mitigate the excess water, the downspout was directed into a drain basin and directed underground into a later percolation pipe. Driveway runoff was caught by a channel drain installed in front of the garage and…
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Soggy Basement in Medford
These Medford homeowners had water coming through two basement windows and ultimately into their home during heavy rains. The problem found was both window wells had hard-pack soil underneath which did not allow for any water infiltration. Two solutions were implemented. In the first window well, which also served as the emergency egress for the…
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Downspout water mitigation in Arlington
Downspouts flowed out onto this Arlington home’s side yard, as well as down the driveway. This much water after a rainstorm kept the yard soaked and unusable. Drain basins and underground percolation tubes were installed to allow absorption below grade. In addition, window wells were added around a number of basement windows to keep water…
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Backyard drainage in Winchester
Learn about effective drainage solutions to prevent water issues and maintain a healthy landscape.