Drainage Resolution Services by
MacDonald Excavation

 Old Orchard Beach, Maine

     If you are having water problems or are building and need to be sure you never have water problems, we can help. You do not want to let poor drainage create problems with your home or landscaping.

     A piece of land may look great to a buyer but may not be so great to an expert builder. There can be soil type issues, ledge, high water tables, and poor drainage that can drive up costs. Before purchasing or planning to build on a piece of land, you should definitely consult with a professional like MacDonald Excavation. Water can be the most difficult site issue to understand. Surface water, like runoff from rain and snow, can cause erosion and flood your basement.  Subsurface water can interfere with your septic system and mess with your foundation. These issues can usually be resolved with proper excavation. Excavation solutions include leveling land, drain field installation, adding dirt, adding retaining walls, and adding proper drainage.

     Ensuring the proper drainage around your home is very important to prevent leaking and keep water away from your home's foundation. Your excavation company will work with a civil engineer who understands the effects of water on your site in both dry and wet seasons. It is important to understand drainage patterns on a hill or at the bottom of a hill.

Some solutions for water issues:

Dig a swale - sites with surface water can be directed away from the house with a swale, a shallow trench that redirects water.

Construct a dry stream - similar to a swale they redirect water.

Build a berm - mound soil and plant on the top.

Dry well - dig a hole that remains dry until it is needed.