Excavation services · Port Alberni
Drainage in Port Alberni
Perimeter drains, French drains and regrading to move water away from a foundation or a wet yard.
Port Alberni Excavating is a drainage contractor working in Port Alberni, Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek. On a City building permit, the final Engineering inspection checks that your site grading complies with regulations. We reply to your request within 24 hours.
What drainage work includes
We install perimeter drains around foundations and lay French drains across yards. We also regrade your property surface so water flows away from your house.
How proper grading protects your yard
You risk water damage around your foundation when your yard lacks proper grading. We set ground fall so water flows away from your foundation. Check our permits guide to see when grading gets inspected.
Digging and disposal
We dig trenches and haul excess soil. We call BC 1 Call before we dig.
How a drainage job runs
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On-site visit — we look at where water is going, and where it should go instead.
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Written quote — the drain layout and grading, itemized.
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Locate and dig — we call BC 1 Call, then trench and install the drain.
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Grade and backfill — we backfill, regrade the surface, and check that water moves the way it should.
How ground conditions affect your excavation
We examine your yard's slope, soil and uphill water runoff to fix drainage issues. We check the ground on your property before we design a fix.
People also ask
What's the difference between a French drain and a perimeter drain?
We place perimeter drains beside foundations to protect basements, and we install French drains across yards to channel surface water.
Do you need a permit for drainage work?
It depends on the scope and where the property sits. We confirm before we start.
Can bad grading cause drainage problems?
Yes, slope toward your house frequently causes basement leaks. We evaluate surface slope on every drainage job we inspect.
Do you dispose of the soil from a drainage dig?
Yes, we haul material off or move it on site. We price disposal separately on your quote.
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