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Drainage Solutions in Stamford, CT

Standing water, soggy lawns and wet basements usually come down to water with nowhere to go. StoneForge Paving & Masonry designs and installs drainage solutions for driveways, patios and yards that move water safely away from your home and hardscape.

Signs You Need Better Drainage

Common signs include puddles on the driveway or patio, ice patches in winter, washed-out gravel or mulch, erosion on slopes, water pooling against the foundation and sinking pavers. Good drainage protects your hardscape investment and your home.

We install drainage in Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk. Drainage is often part of a new driveway, retaining wall or site preparation project.

Solutions & What Affects the Cost

Solutions include channel and trench drains across driveways, French drains, catch basins, dry wells, downspout extensions and underground piping, regrading and permeable paver systems.

Cost depends on the source and volume of water, the length of pipe or drain, where water can be discharged, soil and rock conditions, and restoration of lawn or hardscape afterwards. We assess the site and give a free written estimate.

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Our Drainage Process

We find where the water comes from and where it can safely go before we dig.

  • Water Assessment — We observe problem areas, slopes and downspouts.
  • Drainage Plan — We design a solution and explain where water will be directed.
  • Excavation — Trenches and basins are dug after utilities are marked.
  • Installation — Pipe, drains, stone and fabric are installed at the correct pitch.
  • Restoration — Surfaces and lawn are restored and the system tested.

Our Services

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  • Why Choose Us

Drainage Fixes That Keep Water Moving

Source Found First

Source Found First

  • Downspouts, slopes and soil checked
  • Fixes the cause, not the symptom
Proven Drain Types

Proven Drain Types

  • French and channel drains
  • Dry wells and catch basins
Protects Your Hardscape

Protects Your Hardscape

  • Less settling and heaving
  • No ice sheets on walks
Integrated With Paving

Integrated With Paving

  • Drains built into driveways
  • Planned with new patios
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

Drainage Solution FAQs

Answers for homeowners dealing with standing water, soggy lawns or runoff.

A French drain is a trench filled with stone and a perforated pipe that collects groundwater and carries it away from problem areas.

Fix Standing Water for Good