Commercial Drainage Solutions

Standing water is a quiet expense for commercial property owners. It shortens the life of pavement, undermines foundations, kills turf, creates ice sheets in winter and turns walkways and parking areas into hazards. In the Nashville area, heavy storms and clay soils that do not absorb water make drainage problems common, especially on sites that were graded for construction and then built out around their flow. The sooner you correct drainage, the less it costs, and the fewer slip-and-fall incidents you face.

We start by watching how water actually moves, through a site visit after rain or a careful review of grades, downspouts, inlets and outlets. Typical solutions include French drains that intercept and carry water away, catch basins and inlets sized for the flow, swales and berms that redirect surface runoff, downspout extensions and underground drain lines, and regrading where small elevation changes make a big difference. We make sure water goes somewhere legal and safe, such as a storm system or a vegetated area, and we coordinate with civil engineers where stormwater rules or larger volumes are involved.

Study the water first

We observe or model how water moves before designing a solution.

Right tool for the problem

French drains, catch basins, swales and regrading each fix different problems.

Somewhere safe to go

Outlets are planned to discharge legally and without harming neighbors.

Engineer coordination

Larger or regulated projects are coordinated with the project engineer.

What is included

• Drainage walk during or after rain
• Grade, downspout and inlet review
• Drain, basin or swale design
• Excavation and installation
• Regrading and surface restoration
• Maintenance and cleanout guidance