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Curved stone retaining walls and lit steps

The work, from the water to the walk.

Drainage, waterproofing, erosion control, retaining walls, and hardscaping in Northern Virginia. Free estimates.

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Dry creek bed with river rock and a catch basin
River rock creek bed with a drain grate

Drainage

Soggy yard or standing water

We fix the grade and add French drains and catch basins. Then water can leave the low spots.

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Finished window well at the base of a house
Window well cover by a stone wall

Waterproofing

Water in the basement

We waterproof the outside of the wall and fix window wells. That blocks the way water gets in.

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Channel drain grate in a paved driveway
Channel drain set in a driveway

Downspouts & drains

Gutters and downspouts

Downspout extensions, clean-outs, and channel drains. Roof water won’t sit by the house.

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Dry creek bed running along a fence
River rock dry creek along a fence

Erosion

A slope that’s washing out

Erosion control with new grading, dry creek beds, and walls that hold the soil.

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Curved stone retaining walls and lit steps
Stone retaining walls and steps on a slope

Walls

A failing or finished wall

Retaining walls, steps, and seat walls, built with the drainage the yard needs.

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Finished flagstone walk through a backyard
Flagstone walk beside a fence

Patios & walkways

A patio or walk that needs work

Hardscaping: flagstone, paver, and concrete patios and walks, with drainage under them.

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Repairs

Repairs and maintenance

We fix old drains, downspouts, and hardscape. We also keep them in good shape.

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