Fields of HeshbonErosion control & drainage for monsoon season
Summer storms can drop a lot of water fast, carving ruts in driveways, washing out slopes and pushing water toward your house. We redirect, slow and spread that water so it stops doing damage.
Everything that comes with the job
- Drainage assessmentSee where water comes from and where it pools
- Grading & swalesShape the ground to move water where you want it
- Rock check dams & rundownsSlow water in channels and on slopes
- French drainsMove water away from foundations and low spots
- Driveway & path drainageStop ruts and washouts
- Slope stabilizationMulch, rock and plants that hold soil
From first call to finished job
1. Watch the water
Inspect flow paths, ideally after a storm.
2. Plan
Pick the simplest fix that handles the volume.
3. Build
Grade, dig, set rock and install drains.
4. Stabilize
Seed and mulch so the fix holds.
Erosion Control & Drainage FAQ
Water pools by my foundation when it rains. Can you fix it?
Yes. Usually a combination of regrading, extending downspouts and a French drain or swale moves water away from the house.
My driveway washes out every monsoon. What helps?
Water bars, rock-lined channels, culverts or regrading to send runoff off the driveway before it builds speed.
What's the difference between a swale and a French drain?
A swale is a shallow, open channel that slows and spreads water on the surface. A French drain is a buried, gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that carries water away underground.
Can runoff be used instead of just drained away?
Often, yes. We can send it to planted basins or trees, turning a problem into free irrigation.
Ready to get started?
Call or text Bradley, or send a request online.
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Available in Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Nambé, Eldorado and Arroyo Hondo.