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We install and repair landscape drainage systems

Drainage System Installations And Repairs
We install and repair landscape drainage systems

One of the keys to keeping your landscaping (and property) in good shape is ensuring you have proper drainage in place.  Drainage issues can cause premature erosion, property damage, damage to buildings and foundations, and they can be very expensive to repair.  Depending on what your drainage issues are there could be a number of ways to address the problem and solve it once and for all.

What Type Of Drainage Problem Do You Have?

  • Is there water pooling up on your property?
  • Does your property have soil erosion due to heavy rain?
  • Do you have soft spots in your lawns or gardens?
  • Do you have standing water around your foundation?
  • Is your driveway or parking area a wet mess when it rains?

Without proper drainage in place your landscaping and lawn areas can be prone to flooding, it can drown out your expensive plants, erode away expensive hardscaping, and even cause damage to your structures and their foundations.

Razor Sharp Lawn and Landscape is a landscaping contractor based out of Hoschton, Georgia and serving Braselton, Buford, Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Jefferson, and Flowery Branch.   We specialize in installing lawn and garden drainage systems including drainage swales, French drains, and more.  We offer real solutions for properties with a drainage or standing water problem. 

Many of our clients properties suffer from poor drainage or have drainage systems that just weren’t implemented correctly from the start which has led to significant erosion problems, water pooling, soft spots, and flooding in their lawns, gardens and landscapes.  We can help solve these problems by developing a solid plan for your property.

What Is A Drainage Swale?

A drainage swale is a shallow channel or depression that is designed to carry and manage stormwater runoff. It is typically found in landscaped areas, such as along the side of a road or where a culvert outflow is located.  Swales are used to intercept and convey excess water from storms or other sources to a drainage outlet, such as a storm drain or a natural waterway.

Drainage swales are often used as an alternative to traditional stormwater management systems, such as underground pipes, because they can be more visually appealing and have a variety of additional benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife and helping to reduce erosion. Drainage swales are typically lined with river rock or with vegetation, such as grasses or native plants, which helps to filter pollutants and sediment from the water as it flows through the channel.

What Is A French Drain? A Key Solution For Landscape Drainage

French drains are a time-tested drainage system, consisting of a trench filled with gravel or rock, containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from specific areas. Typically used in areas prone to water accumulation or flooding, they work to prevent waterlogged soils and the potential damages associated with it. By directing excess water away from your home's foundation, gardens, or other structures, French drains effectively combat soil erosion, mitigate the risk of foundation damage, and safeguard areas where standing water can be problematic.

French drains are ideal for landscapes with naturally low spots, downhill slopes, or in areas with high water tables, they are a discreet yet potent solution for managing water flow, ensuring your property remains both beautiful and functional, regardless of the weather.

Drainage System Installation and Repair

  • Drainage system design
  • Drainage system installation
  • Underground drainage and piping
  • Drainage swale installation
  • French drain installations
  • Drainage system repairs
  • Drain box and catch basin installation
  • Downspout drainage systems
  • Stream and creek beds for channeling water
  • Drainage problem correction

Does Your Property Have Water Drainage Problems?

Drainage issues should be addressed during the landscape design process and before your actual landscape is installed.  Because every property we work on is different a good landscape designer will take the time to understand how water may flow from your property, what type of soil conditions you have, and they will also know and understand the rainfall in your area and/or how high the static water table might be.  Knowing all of these factors can help us plan out an effective drainage solution for your specific property.

It’s often during sustained and heavy rainfall when a drainage problem will surface.  After a few days of rain, a property with poor drainage will become obvious.  You’ll visibly see water pooling in low spots, your lawn or gardens will be muddy, you may see erosion taking place, and a host of other problems.  If the water table (sub-surface water) is high in your area, then rainfall only makes the problem that much worse.

Drainage Problems We Solve

High Water Tables

A high water table can pose a challenge for any landscape. The water table is water that lies close to the soil surface.  It can vary depending on where you are located.  If you have a high water table then the low lying areas of your landscape can often have pooling water.  Often the best solution for a high water table is to plant appropriate trees, shrubs, and other plants that are capable of handling these wet, boggy, conditions.  These are often plantings that natively grow in riparian areas.

Another option to solve a high water table drainage problem is to raise the lawn areas or planting and garden bed areas up.  You can do this by mounding up areas with additional soil and appropriate plantings to keep it held together or you can even used raised garden beds.

Excess Water Pooling On The Surface

If your property has clay-based soil then you may have problems with surface water pooling up.  Clay is a very dense material and doesn’t allow for good drainage.  Surface water issues can often be solved by properly grading the property away from the home and into a swale or french drain that can channel the water away from your property and into an existing storm drain or drainage ditch of some type.

One of the most popular and effective drainage systems to install for a surface water problem is the French drain.  This is a time-tested drainage solution that gathers water and channels it to a place underground (usually a trench filled with gravel and perforated pipe) where the water can take its time percolating down through the soil.

More Ideas For Solving Your Drainage Problems

Careful Construction Practices – Often drainage problems surface after extensive construction or site-work has been completed on a property.  Activities such as removing and placing fill, property grading, and digging of foundations or footings can alter the drainage on a property.  When construction occurs on your property care must be taken to avoid compaction of the soil and also to make sure that your property is graded to channel water away from low-lying areas and your home or buildings foundation.

Regulate Your Irrigation System – Many irrigation systems are setup to deliver water to a lawn, garden, or landscape over a set period of time rather than on the needs of those specific plants.  It’s a good idea to set your irrigation to meet the needs of your specific landscape rather than set it on a timed schedule.  For example, if you’re irrigation system runs for an hour in the evening, but the plantings are sufficiently watered within 15 minutes, that extra 45 minutes of watering doesn’t make much sense and likely contributes to the poor drainage issues.

Check For Broken Plumbing Or Sewer Lines – In some cases, poor drainage, or pooling, standing water can be the symptoms of a broken, clogged, or corroded sewer or drain line.  If your drainage issues are accompanied by a foul sewage smell, then this could be part of your problem. We also see pooling water caused by broken municipal water pipes or sprinkler pipes.  The broken piping causes the excess water to pool near the surface.

Adapt Plantings To Site Conditions – If your property is continually suffering from drainage problems due to a high water table then it’s a good idea to make sure your plantings are “drinkers” you want to carefully select plants, trees, and shrubs that require lots of water or that thrive in excess moisture.

If you’d like to schedule a consultation to discuss your drainage system or to correct drainage issues you might be experiencing with your property we’d be happy to meet with you.  Please call 678-208-3299 or fill out our online form and we’ll get right back to you.

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Todd Bevill
Todd Bevill
September 13, 2023

Excellent service. Timely, responsive and really friendly folks

Gregory Johnson
Gregory Johnson
September 10, 2023

My wife and I called Matt's company, Razor Sharp Lawn and Landscape after reading some testimonials. We had a retaining wall project and we had specific plans on how we wanted it to look. Matt showed up On Time. That, in itself showed he was professional. When we all agreed on the landscape of the project, we hired him. The pictures show and exemplify the workmanship his team possessed when the job was completed. We highly recommend Matt for all your outdoor projects. Gregory and Bernarda Johnson

Terri Bogus
Terri Bogus
September 8, 2023

Matt and Kelly have done a great job transforming our yard to a wonderful green wonderland!

Kevin Bogus
Kevin Bogus
September 8, 2023

We won’t let anyone else touch our yard except for MATTHEW and his crew! I have never been happier with my yard

Mandi Brooks
Mandi Brooks
September 8, 2023

Matt and company did a fantastic job on our new privacy fence. We were in dyer need for our new home to provide safety and security for our fur babies. The other companies I contacted were 4-6 weeks out, or more! Razor Sharp got us worked in within a week! On time, professional, and made us feel important to their business. Love the small-town service feel Razor Sharp Lawn & Landscape provided. Thanks a bunch!

Howard Morrison
Howard Morrison
July 21, 2023

Good guys

Sam Sciorrotta
Sam Sciorrotta
July 19, 2023

Matt and his team do a terrific job, and will more than likely exceed your expectations. I know they did mine! He's quick to respond and has proven that he will back up his work. They also don't put you off or avoid you after you make payment. You become their top priority the moment you leave a message. I have nothing but great things to say about them and I will refer them every chance I get. My sprinkler system was a little more complicated than some and they had no problems. Why would you take a chance on someone else when you know these are the guys that can do it the right way the first time!

Ruth Berger
Ruth Berger
July 14, 2023

Great customer service and repairs!

Feriz Konjic
Feriz Konjic
June 28, 2023

Razor sharp lawn/Matthew and his partner come to my house clean the old sod graded and lay new sod in one day about 1200 sft without any issues they are professional caring and friendly I will definitely give there number to anyone I know and tell everyone how great job they do I would recommend this guys to anyone

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