Walk the yard
Chris checks access, slope, drainage, utilities, and how the new space should meet the house.
Residential drainage and erosion control
Drainage & Erosion Problems Solved
Find where the water starts, control how it crosses the yard, and give it a safe place to go.
The job
A drain is not a diagnosis.
Standing water and erosion tell us something upstream is wrong. We trace the runoff, low spots, soil, and outlet before deciding what to install.
The answer may use grading, drains, pipe, stone, or slope protection. It is built around the property—not around a one-size-fits-all French drain.
Is this the right scope?
Start here if any of this sounds familiar.
These are the conditions that usually turn a simple-looking request into a property-level planning job.
- Water collects near the home, pool or patio
- Runoff cuts channels through a slope or lawn
- Downspouts overwhelm the existing grade
- A retaining wall or hardscape redirects water
- Soil washes onto walks, drives or neighboring areas
Scope
What the work can include.
Drainage problem assessment
Grading, swales or collection structures
Piping and controlled discharge where appropriate
Erosion stabilization tied to the corrected flow
Before we price it
We need to see the site, not just a picture of the finish.
Dry weather shows the damage. Rain shows the cause. If you have storm photos or video, send them with the address.
- 01Upstream sources and contributing surface area
- 02Existing swales, drains, pipes and discharge points
- 03Low spots, erosion patterns and soil condition
- 04Structures, utilities and neighboring boundaries
What moves the price
Volume and sources of runoffPipe length, depth and outlet accessExcavation, restoration and utility conflictsSlope stabilization and hardscape repairs
From idea to finished yard
One accountable process.
Work out the whole plan
The pool, deck, walls, drainage, and outdoor features are settled before the digging starts.
Build it
One team carries the job from excavation through the final walkthrough, with Chris involved along the way.
Questions
Before you move forward.
Do you install French drains?+
French drains are one tool, but they are not right for every runoff problem. The source, soil and outlet determine the appropriate system.
Can drainage be corrected during a pool build?+
Yes. New pool and hardscape elevations change runoff, so drainage should be part of the original site plan.
What should I show during the estimate?+
Share where water begins, where it collects, where it leaves and any storm photos or video. Those clues help trace the system.
Related work
The rest of the backyard.
North Atlanta service area
See how the property changes the plan.
Service pages explain the work. Local pages explain the access, grade, drainage, renovation, and site relationships we look for in each part of North Atlanta.
Drainage & Erosion Problems Solved in AlpharettaDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in MiltonDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in CummingDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in RoswellDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in CantonDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in Johns CreekDrainage & Erosion Problems Solved in Sandy Springs
Start with the address
Tell Chris what you want to build.
Send the project address, what you have in mind, and anything you already know about slope, drainage, or access. United Poolscapes will call you back.
Or call directly(470) 720-88781411 Franklin Goldmine RdCumming, GA 30028
01We review the property details.
02We call to confirm fit and timing.
03Chris sees the site before final scope.