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Stone retaining walls and lit flagstone steps, a recent project

Manassas · Northern Virginia

Water where it shouldn’t be? We fix it for good.

Drainage, waterproofing, erosion control and hardscaping in Northern Virginia.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 150 Google reviews · See reviews on Google

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sun closed

4.9 from 150 Google reviews

Quotes are word for word. Read them on Google.

What we fix

Pick the problem you have.

Dry creek bed with river rock and a catch basin, a recent drainage project
River rock creek bed with a drain grate

Drainage

When the yard won’t dry.

Water sits when the ground slopes the wrong way. We fix the grade and add French drains so it can drain.

“We used this company for a number of different projects this summer ranging from regrading our yard to internal drainage to fix a leaky basement. They did a great job for all of the work and the company was always responsive to questions and scheduling. The crews were courteous, hard working, and clearly took care to do the job well. We will recommend them to any friends that require this type of work in the future.”

Jeff Carr · Google review
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Close-up of a channel drain grate in a paved driveway
Channel drain set in a driveway

Downspouts & drains

Get roof water away from the house.

Roof water should not pool by your walls. Extensions and channel drains move it away.

“Jose, Alonzo and the crew from Virginia Drainage & Erosion did an excellent job repairing my paver sidewalks, installing a trench drain in front of my garage and adding Y clean-outs to all my downspouts. …”

Todd Graham · Google review
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Exterior foundation waterproofing underway at a house
Foundation wall dug out and coated

Waterproofing

When water finds the basement.

The leak often starts outside. We dig down, waterproof the wall, and give the water a way out.

“…There has been no intrusion of water since they finished, and we have had good rains. …”

Robert Sydnor · Google review
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Curved stone retaining walls and lit steps on a recent project
Stone retaining walls and steps on a slope

Walls & erosion control

A wall that holds the hill.

Rain washes soil down a slope. Retaining walls, dry creek beds, and a good grade hold it in place.

“After doing research on a number of companies to rebuild a retaining wall between our two townhomes, we selected this group because of the great reviews. We were not disappointed. …”

Ryan Martin · Google review
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Finished paver patio under a porch
Paver patio under a deck

Patios & hardscaping

A yard you can actually use.

Flagstone and paver patios, walks, and seat walls, with good drainage under them.

“Loving our new space. Star and Turbo really enjoy playing tag on the patio and they get a great view sitting on the seated wall. …”

Jayne Wilding · Google review
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Crew setting stone steps on a recent project
Crew setting stone steps in a new bed
French drain trench with pipe during installation
Drain trench dug across a lawn
Finished flagstone walkway to a front door
Flagstone walkway to a front door

The process

How it works

Step 1

Send photos

Call us, or use the form and add photos.

Step 2

Free estimate

We look at the job and give you a written estimate.

Step 3

The work

Our crew does the work on the estimate.

Step 4

Clean up

We clean up and walk the job with you.

From Google

What neighbors have said

4.9 from 150 Google reviews, checked Nov 11, 2026. Read more on Google.

“I found this company online and they had great ratings. This was a waterproofing job for in-ground basement walls, for three sides of an end-unit townhouse in Burke, VA that had chronic water intrusion issues. …”

Robert Sydnor · Google review

“…The crew was very professional, efficient and left the work site better than they found it. …”

Todd Graham · Google review

“…They were exceptionally professional, including cleaning up the worksite each evening and putting things out of the way so we could use our space while they were gone. They even raked the lawn and swept each time they were completed.”

Ryan Martin · Google review

Questions we often hear

Do you work in my town?

We are based in Manassas and work across Northern Virginia. See our service areas.

Is the estimate really free?

Yes. That includes a free yard grading estimate.

What should I send?

Your name, phone, and the problem. Photos help.

Will I need a county permit?

It depends on the job and the county. We will tell you what applies.

Request a free estimate

Tell us the problem. Ask about a free yard grading estimate.

Or call (571) 662-6490

4.9 from 150 Google reviews

“…They are professional and easy to work with. …”

Robert Sydnor · Google review

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