Yard & Landscaping Drainage Solutions Contractor
Landscape Grading & Drainage Services from Texoma Excavation & Construction
Yard & Landscaping Drainage Solutions Contractor
Landscape Grading & Drainage Services from Texoma Excavation & Construction
Calls we get from folks looking for yard and landscaping drainage solutions have one thing in common: they are all experiencing problems with where water is going on their property. These problems can be with water underground (pipe breaks and such) that require excavation to expose and repair pipes, often between the street and the house.
More often, however, these calls are about water that is above ground somewhere (usually from rain/stormwater). Because of gravity it is always running in unplanned and unwanted directions to places where it can cause a wide variety of very expensive damage to your home and the property it sits on.
Saving your landscaping and more!
While many think in terms of their landscaping, enough stormwater in the wrong places will do more overall damage to your property than spoiling a flowerbed or two. That isn’t to minimize the time, effort, and expense you have invested in your beautiful landscaping, it’s just that under the right circumstances, you could lose more than that.
Fortunately for many of our clients who enjoy their landscaping features, most drainage solutions offered by Texoma Excavation & Construction will only add to the beauty of your yard, while acting as a ‘traffic cop’ for Mother Nature, directing her water flows and preventing mayhem!
Drainage Solutions that Benefit the Environment
There are also environmental problems that stormwater runoff can cause that are addressed by our drainage solutions as well. Among these are rain gardens, an increasingly popular answer for runoff from roofs and streets that contain pollutants. You can have several of these on a property to catch water from roof downspouts or street run-off, collecting and filtering it before it enters the storm sewer system.
Common problems caused by uncontrolled stormwater runoff:
Warning signs of drainage problems:
Drainage Excavation Solutions:
Rainscaping: Manage Rainwater Where it Falls with style!
Rainscaping is a term that emerged in 2008 describing a variety of practices that manage stormwater runoff in a sustainable and aesthetic way. Rainscaping is any combination of plantings, water features, catch basins, and other activities that manage stormwater as close as possible to where it falls, rather than moving it someplace else. [read more]
Erosion Management & Control Contractor
Texoma Excavation & Construction is an excavation company and erosion control contractor specializing in soil erosion management. We design, implement, and maintain residential, commercial, and construction site erosion control plans. We use a variety of techniques to prevent soil erosion, including vegetation, retaining walls, and a variety of drainage systems for the job. [read more]
Bioswale Stormwater Management
Bioswales are shallow vegetated channels that slowly convey and absorb rainwater runoff. They can be used to direct surface runoff to rain gardens or other landscape areas where water can be absorbed. Bioswales can be vegetated with a variety of trees, shrubs and perennial plants. We will create sustainable bioswale solutions to your stormwater management needs. [read more]
Dry Detention Basins for Stormwater Control
A dry detention basin manages stormwater by temporarily storing runoff from rain events, releasing it slowly, preventing downstream flooding and erosion. A dry detention basin does not have a permanent pool of water, unlike a stormwater retaining pond, which is designed to hold water for longer periods and provide some water quality benefits. [read more]
Constructed Stormwater Wetland
A constructed stormwater wetland is a type of stormwater management practice that mimics the functions of natural wetlands. It collects, stores, and treats stormwater runoff using physical, chemical, and biological processes. Stormwater wetlands can help reduce peak flows, improve water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. read more
Naturescape Landscaping
Naturescape landscaping involves using simple techniques that mimic nature, such as using native plants, creating diversity, avoiding chemicals, and incorporating natural features. Naturescape landscaping can make your yard a safe and healthy place for children, pets, and wildlife, as well as save you time and money by reducing water, energy, and maintenance needs. [read more]
Dry Creek Bed Landscaping for Drainage
A dry creek bed with rocks is an effective solution to certain drainage issues. A dry creek bed is a decorative landscaping feature that mimics the look of a natural creek or riverbed, but without the water. It is designed to channel water from a particular area, directing it to a designated drainage point. Dry stream beds, dry riverbeds, dry swales, are also names for dry creek beds. [read more]
Dry Well Drainage Systems
A dry well is a hole in the ground that is filled with gravel and surrounded by landscape fabric. The purpose of a dry well drainage system is to dispose of unwanted water, such as surface runoff, stormwater, or greywater, by dispersing it into the ground. Installing a dry well is one of the best methods employed to drain excess stormwater from your yard. [read more]
Landscape Grading & Excavating Contractor Services
Texoma Excavation and Construction Company’s landscape grading and excavation services involve leveling or sloping the land around a property to improve its appearance, functionality, and drainage. Landscape grading can help prevent water damage, soil erosion, flooding, and other problems caused by poor drainage or uneven terrain. [read more]
French Drain Systems
A French drain system (also known as a “subsurface drain”, a “weeping tile”, or a “rock drain”) is a trench filled with gravel or rock, with a perforated pipe embedded in the gravel at an angle so that gravity carries water away from the home. From what is visible, a French drain looks like a rock drainage ditch. When done well, it appears to be a nice hardscaping element. [read more]
Add a Rain Garden for Drainage Control & Landscaping Beauty
A rain garden is a type of landscaped garden site designed to capture and absorb stormwater flowing away from your house or some other area of your residential or commercial property that will benefit from this drainage method. Rain gardens are a very practical way to address many drainage issues with the added benefit of being an attractive landscaping features. [read more]
Drainage Excavation Related Topics:
What is an Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan?
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) document describes the measures and practices to prevent or minimize soil erosion and sedimentation during construction activities. In Texas, this is required for construction projects disturbing one acre or more, or is part of a larger common development plan of one acre or more of land. [read more]
Use Permeable Pavements to Reduce Hardscape Stormwater Runoff
Permeable pavement materials are used in rainscaping for walking paths and other purposes such as driveways, parking areas, patios, tennis courts and even streets. Rainscaping refers to any combination of plantings, water features, catch basins, permeable pavements and other methods of managing stormwater as close as possible to where it falls, rather than moving it someplace else. [read more]
Soil Erosion Types & Solutions
Soil erosion is the process by which soil is removed from the land surface by wind, water, or other geological agents. This discussion focuses on erosion caused by stormwater runoff. Various types of poor land management practices, including overgrazing, deforestation, overgrazing, intensive farming practices, and construction work, lead to avoidable soil erosion. [read more]
Rain Garden Plants That Thrive in Texas & Oklahoma
Rain gardens are a type of landscaped garden site designed to capture and absorb stormwater flowing away from your house or some other area of your residential or commercial property. Rain gardens are a very practical way to address many drainage issues with the added benefit of being an attractive landscaping feature. [read more]
811 Call Before You Dig Underground Utilities
Call before you dig underground utilities for any type construction project. This is the law, and it's there to protect your property and any workers from hitting buried utilities. By calling 811, you can create a notification that will be sent to all the utility companies that are within your work area, instead of searching for multiple utility companies and notifying each one about your project. [read more]
OSHA Soil Type Role in Trenching Excavation
The soil type can make a significant difference in the open trench excavation process. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classifies soils into three types: Type A, Type B, and Type C. Type A soil is the most stable soil to excavate, while Type C soil is the least stable. It’s important to note that a trench can be cut through more than one type of soil. [read more]
Oklahoma and Texas Excavation Pond Permitting
A French drain system (also known as a “subsurface drain”, a “weeping tile”, or a “rock drain”) is a trench filled with gravel or rock, with a perforated pipe embedded in the gravel at an angle so that gravity carries water away from the home. From what is visible, a French drain looks like a rock drainage ditch. When done well, it appears to be a nice hardscaping element. [read more]
Past Excavation Projects
The above image shows Texoma Excavation & Construction digging a new power supply ditch and tying into the existing live power supply near Melissa, Texas. The paver stones were salvaged to be replaced. All the PVC, electrical conduit, phone lines, and small electrical lines that were destroyed were anticipated.
Pond building is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. After all the planning, the first construction step is excavation of the area where the pond will be located. The pond excavation work shown above was near Montague, Texas. When this pond is full, it will be 7′ 2″ deep at its deepest point.
Residential drainage excavation work done near Denison, Texas. This client had some significant drainage problems during periods of high-volume runoff and tried to excavate a ditch to channel water away from his house. We were hired to polish the existing ditch and spread some grass seed.
