Swales, grading and catch basins that move storm runoff around walls, homes and slopes without causing erosion.
Stormwater is not just a nuisance. Uncontrolled runoff cuts channels down slopes, undermines walls and floods low spots. Good grading and swales slow water, spread it and send it where it can do no harm. Property owners in Nashville call us when storm runoff damages a slope, a driveway or a wall.
We begin with a Free Estimate and study the drainage area, rooflines, paving and slopes that feed water to your property. We design swales, berms, catch basins, drains and rock-lined channels that handle the flow without eroding. We build them with proper grades, stabilize them with stone or vegetation and tie them into existing drains where permitted. We pay attention to neighbors and local rules, because water rights and discharge locations matter. Swales can be beautiful. Lined with native grasses, river stone or flowering plants, they carry water while adding texture to the landscape. We choose slopes and cross sections that move water slowly, and we use check dams, rock aprons and plantings to hold soil in place during storms. If your yard receives runoff from a neighbor or a street, we talk through your options, including diverting, slowing or collecting the flow, so you can make a clear decision.
Water comes from more than your lot, so we look at the larger drainage picture.
Swales and rock reduce speed so soil stays in place.
Water must leave without harming neighbors or foundations.
Stone, grass and planting protect swales from scouring.
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BeforeAfterFlow sources identified.
Swales and basins planned.
Channels shaped.
Stone or vegetation added.
Drains and outlets tied in.
Flow reviewed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceMetro WaterThe local department that handles water, sewer and stormwater programs for Nashville and Davidson County.Learn more ResourceFEMAA federal portal where the public can look up flood hazard maps for an address or area.Learn more ResourceNRCSA free public tool from a federal agency that maps soil types and describes their properties for a…Learn more Pick the project and options to see a typical sequence from design and permits to excavation, wall, drainage and cleanup.
You tell us what is wrong or what you want to build, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the site, measure heights and lengths, look at soil and water paths and talk through what you want the space to do.
You receive a plain written scope with materials, drainage, engineering needs and the schedule before work begins.
We locate utilities, stake the wall line, excavate and build a compacted base that will carry the wall.
We build the wall course by course, add reinforcement as designed, install drains and place and compact clean backfill.
We add caps, steps and planting, clean up, restore the site and walk through the finished wall with you.
A shallow, sloped channel, often grassed or lined with stone, that carries water slowly.
Properly designed swales can be attractive and blend in.
Some drainage work does. We help you check local requirements.
We design for the site, and bigger flows may need engineering.
We plan outlets so water does not cause problems next door.
French Drain InstallationGravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe that collect and carry away groundwater and runoff.Explore 
Grading and Site PreparationShaping the ground, setting grades and preparing sites for walls, patios, driveways and landscapes.Explore 
Erosion Control and Slope StabilizationWalls, matting, stone, plantings and drainage that stop soil loss on slopes, banks and construction sites.Explore 
Retaining Wall Drainage SystemsPerforated drain pipe, clean gravel, filter fabric and clear outlets that keep water pressure off your wall.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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