Integrated Drainage Systems & Site Grading
At formecology LLC, we design and install integrated drainage systems and site grading solutions that solve water problems at the source. Our eco-friendly approach manages excess water through thoughtful drainage planning, grading, and sustainable landscape design—protecting your home while enhancing your outdoor space.
Where It Goes, Nobody Knows!
We begin addressing your property’s water issues by first evaluating all sources of water and identifying how water is moving across your site. This includes checking for any hidden drainage problems.
As part of this process, we inspect your roof line to ensure that gutters and downspouts are functioning properly and directing water away from your home. In some cases, water issues are caused by a clogged, leaking, or disconnected gutter or downspout. If the existing gutter and downspout system is not the source of the problem, we then discuss how combination of drainage systems and site grading can effectively resolve your water issues and provide a long-term solution.
At formecology LLC, our drainage management approach focuses on a water redirection strategy designed to move water safely away from your home and surrounding structures. We use 4” PVC piping to transport water from gutters, downspouts, and other collection points into a dedicated drainage system. From there, the water is directed to a sustainable drainage solution, typically located 10–20 feet away from the home, such as a rain garden or infiltration area.
This approach not only protects your home from water damage and foundation issues, but also supports the environment by allowing water to safely return to the ground instead of overwhelming stormwater systems or nearby waterways.
If you’d like to learn more about how formecology LLC’s integrated drainage solutions can help keep your basement dry and protect your foundation from water damage, please contact us today. You can also listen to our
radio interview with Larry Meiller, where we discuss tips for preventing water damage and improving drainage on your property.
formecology LLC's Integrated Drainage Solutions
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Rain and snow create runoff from roofs, sidewalks, and driveways. If this water is not properly directed away from your home, it can lead to basement water issues, foundation damage, and soil erosion.
Many properties—especially those on flat lots, at the bottom of a slope, or in areas that receive runoff from neighboring properties—are more vulnerable to drainage problems. In these situations, the amount of water entering the site can exceed what the landscape can naturally absorb.
Without a properly designed drainage system and site grading plan, excess water has nowhere to go. As a result, it often collects around the foundation or seeps into the home. That’s why an effective rainwater management solution is essential to protect both your home and your landscape.
Why is there water in my basement?
Once the drainage system is installed, we address any soil grading issues around your property. Proper re-grading involves more than simply adding soil on top of existing layers—this approach can still lead to standing water, basement moisture, and foundation damage.
Instead, we carefully rework the existing soil and site grading to ensure the ground slopes away from your home and surrounding structures, allowing water to drain properly.
After the grading and re-slope are complete, we can also incorporate landscaping solutions, such as deep-rooted native plants, which help absorb excess rainfall and reduce soil erosion. These additions support both effective water management and a healthier, more sustainable landscape.
