What We Look For During Every Drainage Inspection

Home Many homeowners think a drainage inspection starts with the puddle in the yard or the water in the basement. That’s usually the last thing we look at. We’ve inspected thousands of homes throughout Western Washington. One thing we’ve learned is that water almost always leaves clues before it causes a noticeable problem. The key […]

The Most Common Drainage Problems We Find Around Western Washington Homes

Home Water is simply a part of life in Western Washington. Between months of steady rainfall, rolling hills, and naturally saturated soils, every property has to deal with water in one way or another. The difference is whether that water is being directed away from your home or allowed to collect where it can eventually […]

Why Does Water Pool in My Yard?

Home If you’ve ever walked across your yard after a rainstorm only to find puddles that linger for days, you’re not alone. Standing water is one of the most common drainage problems homeowners experience throughout the Seattle area. Many people assume it’s simply because “it rains a lot here.” While our wet climate certainly plays […]

How Seattle Stormwater Requirements Affect Homeowners Planning Additions

Home Planning a home addition is exciting. Whether you’re building an ADU, expanding your living space, adding a garage, or replacing part of your roof, most homeowners expect to think about permits, contractors, and construction costs. What many don’t expect is to have a conversation about stormwater runoff. Throughout the Seattle area, we’ve seen more […]

Why More Seattle Homeowners Are Installing Dispersion Trenches for Stormwater Runoff

Home If you’re building an addition, planning an ADU, replacing your drainage system, or working through a permit in the Seattle area, you may have heard a contractor or engineer recommend installing a dispersion trench. For many homeowners, it’s the first time they’ve ever heard the term, and it’s natural to wonder why it’s suddenly […]

Yard Drainage Problems Every Homeowner Should Know

Home Yard drainage problems usually start outside, but they rarely stay there. At first, it may just look like standing water in the lawn, muddy spots near the house, or water collecting around a walkway. Over time, those same drainage issues can lead to basement moisture, crawl space problems, foundation pressure, and damaged landscaping. In […]

How Yard Drainage Helps Prevent Basement Water Problems in the Seattle Area

Home In the Seattle–Tacoma area, rain is just part of life. But while grey skies are expected, water in your basement should never be. One of the most overlooked reasons basements leak is not a problem with the basement itself, but with what is happening outside the home, specifically, in your yard. At All Seasons […]