Site Work & Drainage in Stamford, CT

Yes. Underground utilities are marked out before we dig.

Yes. Rock and ledge are common in our area, and we plan excavation and grading around them.

Often yes, with a channel drain cut across the driveway or drains along its edge. See drainage solutions.

Yes. Fixing drainage first protects the new surface from settling and frost damage, and it is usually easier and less costly to do both as one project.

Grading shapes the surface of the ground so water runs away from the house and hardscape. Drainage adds the structures that carry water away, such as channel drains, drain pipe and stone, or catch basins. Many properties need regrading alone, and others need both, which we assess on site.

Common signs are water standing for a day or more after rain, soggy lawn, soil washing out, damp basement walls, white mineral staining on foundations and pavers that have settled. If you notice any of these, we can look at the site and recommend the simplest fix.

Work near wetlands, watercourses or the shoreline can need town review before it starts. We explain what applies to your property during the estimate and help you plan around it.