Foundation Drainage Repair and Full Yard Regrading in NEPA

Water pooling against a foundation is one of those problems that quietly gets worse over time. What starts as a damp basement or a soft spot in the yard can turn into serious structural damage if it goes unaddressed. That's exactly what we were dealing with on this one - a leaky foundation, poor drainage, and a yard that was actively directing runoff straight toward the house.

We started by excavating along the foundation to get eyes on the problem and fix it at the source. From there, we ran new drainage pipe - properly connected, properly sloped - to move water away from the building for good. The old mulch beds got pulled out, the yard was regraded to correct the pitch, and seed and hay went down over the freshly worked ground to get grass established.

Here's what most people don't realize: regrading is not just about looks. Getting the slope right is the whole ballgame. If the ground pitches toward your house, every rain event is pushing water directly against your foundation wall. We corrected that here, which means this homeowner isn't just getting a cleaner yard - they're getting real, long-term protection.

Once the drainage and grading work was wrapped up, we finished with fresh black mulch in the beds and cleaned everything up. The difference between where this property started and where it ended up is significant. The front of the house looks sharp, the drainage is handled, and the foundation is no longer taking on water. That's the whole job done right the first time.

If you've got water problems around your home - whether it's a wet foundation, runoff issues, or a yard that just never drains properly - we handle all of it. Excavation, site prep, drainage, grading. We work all across NEPA including Scranton, Clarks Summit, and the Poconos. Give Hiram a call and we'll get out for a free consultation.