Drainage Service

Excess water can create a number of problems in a landscape. Standing water, erosion, and runoff can damage lawns, overwhelm planting beds, and create muddy or unusable areas of the yard.

Drainage solutions focus on identifying how water moves across the property and implementing strategies that redirect or absorb that water so the landscape can function properly again.

Our Drainage Service Starts With a Consultation

When you schedule a drainage consultation, our team will visit your property to evaluate how water moves across the landscape. We look for areas where water collects, where runoff is flowing too quickly, and where erosion or standing water may be affecting lawns, planting beds, or nearby structures.

From there, we can recommend solutions such as French drains, rain gardens, or other stormwater management approaches designed to redirect or absorb excess water. In many cases, native plants can also play an important role in helping stabilize soil and manage runoff.

During the consultation we can also identify larger water issues that may require coordination with other contractors, such as flooding near foundations. Our goal is to understand the source of the problem and recommend the most appropriate drainage solution for the landscape.

We Offer a Variety of Drainage Solutions

Every drainage issue is a little different, which is why several approaches may be used depending on how water is moving through the landscape. Some properties need help redirecting water away from certain areas, while others benefit from solutions that allow water to slowly filter back into the soil.

Some of the drainage solutions we commonly install include:

• French Drains: French drains use a perforated pipe installed within a gravel trench to redirect excess water away from problem areas in the landscape.
• Rain Gardens: Rain gardens are specially designed planting areas that capture runoff and allow water to slowly filter into the soil. These gardens often incorporate native plants that help stabilize soil while supporting pollinators and wildlife.
• Stormwater BMP Solutions: In some cases, stormwater best management practices (BMPs) such as permeable surfaces or rain gardens are used to manage runoff from roofs, driveways, or nearby development.
• Grading Adjustments: Small changes to the slope of the land can help guide water away from structures and planting beds so it flows toward appropriate drainage areas.

Rain Gardens Can Help Manage Runoff Naturally

Rain gardens are one environmentally friendly way to help manage excess water. These planting areas are designed to capture runoff and allow water to slowly filter into the soil rather than rushing across the surface of the landscape.

Rain gardens are especially valuable in areas experiencing new development, where additional roads, driveways, and buildings increase the amount of runoff entering nearby properties. By filtering water through soil and plants, rain gardens can help reduce erosion while supporting pollinators and wildlife.

Drainage Solutions Often Work Alongside Grading Adjustments

Sometimes solving a drainage issue requires adjusting the slope of the land so water flows away from structures and planting beds.

Small grading changes can help guide water toward appropriate drainage areas, preventing water from collecting where it can cause problems in the landscape.

Why Homeowners Trust Himmel’s for Drainage Solutions

Drainage issues can be frustrating because the source of the problem isn’t always obvious. Our approach begins with understanding how water moves across your landscape and identifying the factors contributing to standing water or runoff.

As horticulturalists, we often incorporate natural solutions such as rain gardens and native plantings that help stabilize soil and absorb water while supporting local habitat. Our team is also familiar with stormwater management practices commonly required for new construction in Anne Arundel County and can help homeowners navigate those requirements when needed.

By combining practical drainage solutions with an understanding of plants, soil, and local environmental conditions, we’re able to recommend approaches that work with the landscape rather than against it.