Finding someone who actually knows drain excavation services in Plano TX is the only way to save your foundation from the local clay. Most people think their concrete is the problem, but it’s usually the water trapped underneath that’s doing the damage. We bring out our own excavators to dig the channels and lay the pipes needed to move that water far away from your structures. We don’t just eyeball the slope; we use lasers to make sure gravity is actually pulling the water where it needs to go. If you let water sit against your slab, it’s going to heave and crack no matter how much rebar we put in it. We dig deep enough to ensure the pipes are bedded right so you aren’t digging this same trench again in two years.
The dirt work is the messiest part of any job, but it’s the only part that really matters for the long haul. We handle all the grading and site prep ourselves because we don’t want to rely on another company to get the fall right for our concrete. Our team looks at the whole layout of your property to find the natural low spots before we ever move a shovel of dirt. Once we get the drainage system buried, we backfill and pack the soil so your yard doesn’t sink or create new puddles later on. You won’t see us sitting around waiting on a rental delivery because our trucks show up with everything we need on day one. We leave the site clean and make sure the water flows exactly where it’s supposed to go. It’s about stopping the next big storm from turning your property into a swamp.
It’s usually just bad grading. We dig out the low spots so the water actually has a way to get off your lot.
Use thick-walled pipes. The thin stuff at the store just crushes under the weight of the dirt.
We have to dig, obviously, but we keep the trenches tight and smooth the dirt back over once the pipe is in.
Pipe it to the street or a lower part of the lot. You just want it away from the house.
Huge help. If water isn’t sitting under your slab, the house is way less likely to shift.
Caraway Concrete Construction LLC is a local family business with over 30 years of experience providing reliable concrete services in Plano TX.
