The Importance of Proper Drainage

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Water can cause all kinds of problems on a property, which is why it’s so important to design and implement effective drainage solutions that are uniquely suited to the property at hand. At Rooks Backhoe, we have years of experience offering drainage solutions to our clients in Pender County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, so we understand just how essential proper drainage is. In this article, we would like to discuss just a few reasons why you should prioritize drainage.

The Importance of Proper Drainage

  • Water Damage – An important part of the construction process is land grading, which involves leveling the ground and creating the proper slope for good drainage. When the grade is done right, water will drain away from the structure after it rains instead of drawing toward the foundation. Water damage can be very serious, especially when it affects your foundation, so avoiding it as much as possible is essential.
  • Insects – Poor drainage can lead to standing water in your yard or on your property. Standing water can leave your lawn and plants in bad shape, but it can also attract mosquitoes, which will breed in the water. It may attract other pests too.
  • Erosion – Even if water drains away from areas where it shouldn’t be, it helps when there is some control over the path the water takes. Otherwise, runoff may erode the soil on your property. We can provide drainage solutions, like ditches, to help prevent erosion.

Contact us today if you need our team to supply drainage solutions.