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Drainage, Grading and Site Prep

Most masonry problems start with water, and most water problems start with the ground. We grade slopes, build french drains and swales, move soil and prepare sites for walls, patios and driveways, so projects start on firm, well-drained ground.

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Drainage, Grading and Site Prep by Nashville Brick Mason
  • Best forSoggy yards, wet basements near walls, new patios and driveways
  • Key detailSlope away from structures
  • MaterialsGravel, perforated pipe, fabric and soil
  • Pairs well withRetaining walls, patios and waterproofing
What you get

What drainage, grading and site prep includes

  1. 1Slope that worksGround is graded to carry water away from the house and walls.
  2. 2French drainsPerforated pipe in a gravel trench collects and moves water.
  3. 3Ready for masonrySoil is excavated and compacted as the project needs.
  4. 4Respect for your yardWe protect lawns, trees and utilities and clean up after.
How it goes

From first visit to finished work

  1. 1SurveyWe look at slopes, low spots and downspouts.
  2. 2PlanWe agree on grading and drain routes.
  3. 3Dig and gradeTrenches, soil moving and compaction.
  4. 4FinishGravel, topsoil and seed or sod.
Good fit when

Is drainage, grading and site prep right for you?

  • Water pools by your foundation or patio
  • Your yard is soggy after rain
  • You are building a wall or patio on a slope
  • You want to stop erosion
Questions

About drainage, grading and site prep

Do I call 811 before digging?

Yes. Calling 811 before any digging gets underground lines marked in most places, and we always do.

What is a french drain?

A trench with gravel and perforated pipe that collects water and carries it away.

Can you fix drainage and build the wall in the same project?

Yes, and it often works better that way because the two are planned together.

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Often paired with this

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