Since most of our work is in an area without ceiling, we “live and die” by the flow of storm water.  Water flow has to be the very initial consideration to all of our plans.  In addition to this, many of our renovation jobs stem from the work of others who didn’t realize the fully destructive force and impact of storm water.

Therefore many of our clients come to us to solve existing water problems on their properties.  We resolve these conflicts by providing proper grading, surface, and sub-surface drainage solutions.

The best form of rainwater control is to provide for it at the beginning—to allow for its proper disposal and saturation during the planning stages of the garden construction.  This is optimum but not always the case.

Many jobs whose drainage allowances have been neglected require retrofitting either with surface, sub-surface, or percolation drains.  Sometimes foundations waterproofing membranes has been left off or have fallen prey to years of degradation.  Other situations that have been overlooked might require the introduction of sump pumps to mechanically remove surface water from a low area.

In whichever position you find yourself, John Strauss Associates can provide the solution.  The degree of repair as well as the proximity of the problem to its outlet will often times dictate the cost of the repair.  Call us for a site evaluation to determine your particular need.