Serving North Metro Atlanta
Drainage & Grading
Water is the main reason walls fail and yards wash out. We grade the site and install sub-surface drainage that captures runoff and carries it away before it saturates the soil.
Signs you need this
- Standing water or a soggy yard days after rain
- Erosion channels or exposed roots on a slope
- Water pooling against a foundation or wall
- Mulch and soil washing onto walkways
What's included
- Site grading for positive drainage
- French drains and perforated drain lines
- Catch basins at collection points
- Filter fabric to keep clay silt out of the system
What goes in the ground
Engineered Drainage System Architecture
Our custom surface and sub-surface drainage installs in North Georgia are designed to capture, filter, and discharge heavy storm runoff before soil saturation occurs.
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Laser-Verified Invert
Trenching set to precise minimum slope gradients ensuring positive gravity discharge without stagnant standing water in the line.
- 2
Sub-Surface Collection
Smooth-wall rigid PVC or heavy perforated pipe enveloped in clean aggregate and heavy catch basins positioned at primary site collection points.
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Soil Separation Filter
Non-woven geotextile fabric lining the entire aggregate trench to prevent native red clay silt intrusion from clogging the drainage system.
How it works
From first call to finished wall
No surprises: you know the plan, the price, and the timeline before we break ground.
Free site visit
We walk the property with you, measure the slope, check drainage, and talk through options.
Design & engineering
You get a clear written estimate. Walls over 4 feet get engineered plans and permits, coordinated by us.
Build
Our own crew and equipment handle excavation, drainage, and construction from start to cleanup.
10-year warranty
Our work is backed by a 10-year warranty, so you are covered long after the crew leaves.
Related services
Often done together
- Retaining WallsBlock, boulder, and welded wire walls built for Georgia clay.
- Timber Wall ReplacementReplace rotting cross-tie and timber walls with block that lasts.
- Sinkhole & Trash Pit RepairFix sinking yards caused by buried construction debris.
- Commercial Retaining WallsEngineered walls for builders, developers, and HOAs.
- Patios & Outdoor LivingPaver patios, pool decks, and outdoor kitchens on a solid base.
- Steps & WalkwaysSafe, solid steps and paths that tie levels together.
FAQ
All questionsCommon questions about retaining walls
Straight answers about permits, drainage, and why old walls fail.
Serving Woodstock, GA & North Georgia
Get a free estimate for drainage & grading
Tell us about your slope, wall, or drainage problem. We will visit the site, explain what it needs, and give you a clear estimate.
- Free on-site estimate
- 30+ years in business
- 10-year warranty
- Licensed & insured