Who to Call When Looking for Drainage Quotes

Many homeowners deal with large, unsightly puddles in their yards and even worse, leaky basements. What could be the cause of these common problems? Poor yard drainage is the likely culprit.

Drainage problems are a major headache and figuring out who to call to fix them isn’t any easier. That’s why we’ve broken down your options when searching for a drainage quote for your yard and have put together some important tips to keep in mind.

Types of Drainage Contractors

General Contractors

General contractors can specialize in a wide range of projects and will likely have some knowledge and experience with drainage issues. With general contractors, you’ll just want to make sure you have an understanding of their specialty before accepting their drainage quote.

Landscaping Companies

If your yard is suffering from drainage problems, calling a landscaping company can be the right solution. Typically, a good landscaping company will have a landscape grading contractor who can find ways to alter the landscape of your yard so that water drains properly and away from your home.

However, not all landscaping companies are made equal. Some landscapers may focus more on the drainage ditch design than its functionality. Sure, a landscaper can mow your lawn and plant new shrubbery, but they may not be qualified to install a drainage system that keeps your home and yard free from flooding and water damage.

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Irrigation Specialists

Irrigation specialists are licensed and trained to plan, design, and install irrigation systems. While an irrigation specialist will certainly have knowledge of effective drainage solutions, it’s important to keep in mind that they tend to handle large landscaping and irrigation projects, such as golf courses. Their systems and solutions may be overkill for a smaller residential yard.

Questions to Ask a Drainage Company

If you’re dealing with drainage problems, finding the right contractor to address them is incredibly important. But how can you tell which professional is right for the job? It’s really very simple: you need to ask the right questions.

While the list could go on and on, here are several of the most important questions you should ask any company before hiring them to fix your yard’s drainage problem:

Where is the water coming from and why is it collecting?

The first thing to figure out is what’s causing the issue. Knowing the answer to this question will help you identify the best solution.

How should water be diverted or collected?

Once you know where the water is coming from, you have to figure out what to do with it. Every drainage problem is unique and not all solutions are applicable to every yard. A good drainage contractor should be able to provide and explain a solution to your specific problem and why it will work.

How will this affect my existing landscape and/or that of others around me?

Before you hire someone to start digging and installing a drainage system, it’s important to have a full understanding of how it will affect your existing landscape and, equally importantly, the landscape of your neighbors. When a drainage solution doesn’t thoughtfully account for where the water will be diverted, it can wind up damaging other nearby properties.

Will this be a permanent solution and is there any maintenance?

In some cases, annual maintenance to yard drains may be required that can easily be performed by the homeowner. It’s important to know if there is anything you will need to do in order to keep your drainage solution working effectively.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to ask about your potential contractor about their past experience handling water management issues and request references. When it comes to your yard, you don’t want to take any chances!

How Greenway of Nashville Creates Successful Drainage Solutions

Drainage problems are particularly frustrating, as they’re not only an eyesore but can threaten the foundation of your home and lead to expensive repairs.

That’s why our drainage contractors at Greenway of Nashville are committed to 100% transparency and ensuring you know ALL of your options.

When you work with Greenway of Nashville, you can expect:

• Custom drainage quotes and plans that fit almost any budget.
• Advice on how to best maintain your drain.
• Recommendations for quality products to suit your project, such as non-woven polypropylene geotextile drain fabric, that will have long-lasting value and ensure the best results for the investment you’ve made in your yard.

That’s The Greenway Difference. We serve homeowners across Nashville and surrounding communities. If you’re dealing with drainage problems, reach out to us to schedule an onsite visit for a drainage quote and find out how we can help wash those problems away today!