When you bought your home, there were undoubtedly lots of things you loved about it. Unfortunately, there were also probably a few things you didn’t, and even worse, a few hidden problems that you didn’t become aware of until you’d lived there a while. It’s possible that your Rockville MD property has drainage and erosion control issues, but how do you know? Below are some of the more common signs:
- Your ground is soggy, and stays that way for days after it rains
- Streams seem to form spontaneously at various points around your property during thunderstorms
- Soil or mulch (if you use mulch) collects on sidewalks, your patio, or your driveway after a heavy rain
- Soil tends to wash downhill during heavy rains, collecting in noticeable piles at lower elevations
- Cracks begin appearing in your basement walls (if you have a basement, of course) or on your foundation
- Water seeps into your basement
While none of these are especially good, the last two are particularly worrisome, and speak to a serious issue.
If you see any of these signs, give us a call immediately, and we’ll come assess your property to gain an understanding of the scope and scale of your Rockville MD drainage and erosion control problem.
In mild cases, it may be possible to solve the problem with the creative application of the “right” kind of ground cover. There are lots of great options here, but broadly speaking, they fall into three categories: Ferns, Creepers, and Shrubs. Here are some examples of each you may want to consider:
Ferns
- Royal Fern
- Wood Fern
- Lady Fern
- Cinnamon Fern
- And Christmas Fern
Creepers
- Joe Pye Weed
- Violets
- Woodland Phlox
- White Wood Aster
- Virginia Bluebells
- And great Blue Lobelia
Shrubs
- Elderberry
- Silky Dogwood
- Ninebark
- Red Chokeberry
- And Black Chokeberry
Unfortunately, not every Rockville MD drainage and erosion control issue can be solved so simply, but don’t worry. If your problem turns out to be more serious, it’s still fixable, although it will require the addition of a well-placed retaining wall and/or a drainage system.
Those are, of course, a bit more expensive, but still much cheaper than letting serious drainage issues fester and worsen.
In any case, we won’t know which approach is optimal until we perform a thorough assessment of your property, which is our first step. Armed with a better understanding of the severity of the issue, we’ll be able to make a formal recommendation, and develop a detailed project plan, which will include a no-obligation estimate so you’ll have a complete understanding of how much it will cost to fix the problem once and for all.
Then, assuming you’re comfortable with everything, we can dispatch one of our veteran crews and deal with the issue decisively. Give us a call when you’re ready to get started. We’ll have you fixed up in no time!
