Rain, rain go away!

Every season provides it’s own set of challenges with keeping water from damaging our home and property. As winter comes to an end, we can expect two impending culprits: melting snow and spring rain.

We are all familiar with the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” But, those same rain showers often bring flooding and water damage to our property. During a heavy rain, water can provide unwanted hydrostatic pressure to a home's foundation. At other times, rain may simply flood a backyard or basement.

Usually an improperly pitched property provides a direct path for water to move towards a home causing flooding and seepage, which can lead to mold growth inside the home. With a few simple tips, you can help prevent water damage and the effects it leaves behind.

•  Keep gutters clean and working properly.
•  Check your window wells and covers.
•  Extend downspouts 8-10' from your home. 
•  Inspect your property after a rainfall.

Unfortunately,  sometimes following these tips is not enough to keep your home safe from water damage. Affordable remedies are available and Integrity Drainage Solutions provides a variety of answer for drainage problems throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Ozaukee Counties. Our experienced drainage technicians use a variety of systems and specialized tools to address your current issues and help prevent complications like mold or costly foundation repairs.

Simple Drainage Solutions for Your Home

Drainage problems may be seasonal or develop over time.  Surface runoff is one of the most common drainage problems. The effects of water damage due to drainage issues can be devastating, but in most cases they are preventable. You can follow some basic steps to prevent the most common types of water damage.

Water damage from drainage problem

Potential Effects of Water Damage:

·      Toxic Mold

·      Ponding/Wet Lawn

·      Foundation Issues

·      Damp Walls or Basements

·       Settling Patios/Walks, etc.

·       Mosquito Breeding Ground

Creating a path of least resistance to control or move water away from its undesired location helps alleviate surface runoff.  Usually an improperly pitched property provides a direct path for water to move towards a home. Simply adjusting the landscape grading improves drainage and redirects water away from a home and off the property. Installing a French Drain also adds to the benefits of property grading.

Creating an effective swale is another way to prevent drainage problems. By directing water off the property, you can prevent pooling (breeding ground for mosquitos) and help make your yard more enjoyable.

Minimize impervious surfaces on your property. In nature, most precipitation soaks into the ground where it falls. Plants absorb much of this through their roots. However, surfaces that are impervious don't absorb water, and that water becomes runoff. Reducing the amount of impervious surface on your property decreases the amount of potential runoff.

Creating an effective drainage solution

Preventing water damage is easy; most homes do not need extensive waterproofing or foundation repairs. The systems used by Integrity Drainage Solutions simply help move water away from your home or area of concern using a precise and technical approach. Integrity Drainage Solutions, is the Greater Milwaukee area’s leading grading company, providing practical solutions to common drainage problems.

We are the #1 Exterior Drainage Specialist serving the Milwaukee

Welcome to Integrity Drainage Solutions, LLC. We are the #1 Exterior Drainage Specialist serving the Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Ozaukee Counties.

The Integrity Drainage Solutions team has been providing practical solutions at reasonable prices for a variety of drainage problems for many years. Our highly trained and experienced technicians use a variety of systems and specialized tools that will address your current issues and help prevent further problems such as mold or costly foundation repairs.

During a heavy rain, water can provide unwanted hydrostatic pressure to a home's foundation or may simply flood a backyard or basement. Usually an improperly pitched property provides a direct path for water to move towards a home that can cause flooding or wet walls, often leading to mold inside the home.
By adjusting the grade properly we are able to redirect water away from a home and off the property. Installing a yard drain or 'French Drain' (a.k.a. drain tile) will add to the benefits of property grading.
The systems used by Integrity Drainage Solutions simply help move water away from your home or area of concern using a precise and technical approach. Most homes do not need extensive waterproofing or foundation repair that others often suggest.

Our customers appreciate that our projects are typically completed in just one day and does not involve the need for interior intrusion or lengthy restoration.

Considering we are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, you are assured that you will be working with a reputable company that strongly values customer satisfaction. After meeting with one of our drainage technicians and receiving our free proposal, you should feel comfortable and confident selecting the right option for you and your family.