Water around your foundation is not something to ignore.

In the Mohawk Valley, heavy rain, melting snow, clay soil, poor grading, and short downspout extensions can all create drainage problems around a home. When water sits near the foundation, it can lead to wet basement walls, soft lawns, washed-out mulch beds, standing water, and long-term damage around the property.

At Stone Age Landscaping, we install drainage improvements throughout Utica, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Clinton, and the surrounding Mohawk Valley. Our goal is simple: collect the water, move it away from the house, and discharge it to a better location.

One of the most common drainage problems we see is roof water dumping too close to the foundation. Downspouts should not be draining directly beside the house. In many cases, they need to be tied into solid drainage pipe and diverted away from the foundation to help keep water from collecting near basement walls.

Common drainage improvements include:

Downspout drain connections
Solid drainage pipe to move roof water away
Catch basins for low spots and surface water
Riverbed stone drainage areas
French drain-style systems
Regrading around the foundation
Dry creek bed drainage solutions
Pop-up emitters and controlled discharge points

A good drainage system is not just about burying pipe. The grade, discharge location, soil conditions, and amount of water all matter. If the water is not directed properly, the problem can come right back.

We also look at the landscaping around the home. Beds that are pitched toward the house, mulch piled too high, clogged downspouts, and low areas near patios or walkways can all make water problems worse.

If you are seeing standing water, wet basement areas, soggy lawn sections, or downspouts dumping too close to your foundation, it may be time to look at a better drainage plan.

Stone Age Landscaping provides professional drainage improvements in the Mohawk Valley for homeowners who want their water issues handled correctly.

Contact Stone Age Landscaping to talk about drainage improvements for your home.