Outdoor Drainage

GROVE LANDSCAPING INC.

Landscape Maintenance & Design

(973) 857-4290

groveland09@gmail.com

There are many advantages to a proper landscape drainage system.

It eliminates excess water from pooling in low points and other areas prone to saturated soil.

It protects your foundation.

It helps to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in an area.

It helps to prevent water from entering the house.

It helps with the health of the plants living around the house.

It helps to prevent ice from forming on driveways, patios and walkways in winter months.

Types of exterior drains include:

Exterior french drains-Trenches filled with gravel and pipe that catch water and redirect it away from an area.

Underground leader drains-Drain pipes connected to your existing leader drains on your house which catch to roof water and redirect it away from you houses foundation.

Catch basins or area drains-A basin that combined with grading and pipe catches water and redirects it away from an area.