Controlling Water Before It Causes Damage

Drainage and stormwater management solutions in Yonkers to protect structures and prevent erosion.

When water collects against your foundation, pools in your yard, or runs unchecked down slopes in Yonkers, it leads to basement leaks, soil erosion, and landscape damage. A.M.C. Excavation, LLC designs and installs drainage systems that redirect stormwater away from buildings and control runoff before it undermines driveways, retaining walls, or plantings. In Yonkers, where older neighborhoods and sloped lots create drainage challenges, a properly installed system keeps water moving to safe discharge points without flooding adjacent properties.

Drainage solutions include French drains, catch basins, surface grading, and subsurface piping. French drains use perforated pipe wrapped in filter fabric and surrounded by gravel to collect groundwater and channel it away from wet areas. Surface grading reshapes slopes to direct runoff toward swales or storm drains. Erosion control measures stabilize soil on steep grades and protect exposed areas during heavy rain.

A.M.C. Excavation, LLC evaluates drainage problems in Yonkers and installs systems that address the source of water issues rather than just the symptoms.

How Water Is Redirected and Managed

Drainage installation in Yonkers begins with identifying where water enters the property, where it collects, and where it can safely discharge. Trenches are dug along foundation walls, at the base of slopes, or across low-lying areas to place perforated pipe at the correct depth and slope. Gravel backfill surrounds the pipe to allow water infiltration while preventing soil from clogging the perforations.

After installation, you will notice that previously wet areas dry out, standing water disappears, and runoff flows in controlled paths instead of eroding soil or flooding basements. Downspouts are often tied into the drainage system to carry roof water away from the foundation. Slopes are regraded to prevent water from reversing direction or pooling near structures.

Systems are designed to handle typical stormwater volumes based on local rainfall patterns and soil permeability. Discharge points are selected to comply with municipal regulations and avoid sending water onto neighboring properties. This service does not include sewer line repair, sump pump installation, or interior waterproofing. It controls surface and subsurface water before it reaches your foundation or causes erosion.

Water Problems Bring Up Common Concerns

Homeowners dealing with drainage issues often have the same questions about installation, maintenance, and results. These answers cover what you need to know before work begins.

How does a French drain prevent basement water?
A French drain collects groundwater before it reaches the foundation and channels it to a lower discharge point. By lowering the water table near the basement wall, hydrostatic pressure is reduced and water stops seeping through cracks or joints.
What causes water to pool in yards?
Pooling is usually caused by compacted soil with poor permeability, low spots where water collects, or grading that slopes toward the house instead of away. Correcting the grade and installing subsurface drainage solves the problem.
Why is erosion control important during construction?
Exposed soil erodes quickly during rain, carrying sediment into storm drains and waterways. Silt fencing, straw bales, and temporary swales keep soil on-site and protect water quality until vegetation is established.
How long does drainage installation take?
Most residential drainage systems in Yonkers are installed in two to four days depending on trench length, soil conditions, and the number of discharge points. Larger systems or sites with rock may require additional time.
Where does stormwater discharge after collection?
Water is directed to municipal storm drains, daylight outlets at the property edge, or infiltration basins where it soaks into the ground. Discharge locations are chosen to comply with local codes and avoid flooding neighboring properties.

A.M.C. Excavation, LLC assesses water flow, soil conditions, and site grading in Yonkers to design drainage systems that work with your property rather than against it. Reach out to discuss wet areas, foundation concerns, or erosion problems so a solution can be planned and installed before the next storm.