Celebrate. Honor. Remember.

On Memorial Day we can celebrate our freedom and remember those who have served, so bravely and selflessly, our wonderful country.

All we can say is we thank you.  We honor you.  We never forget your service and sacrifice.

Spring Thaw...Choose to Enjoy It or Dread It.

Winter in Wisconsin brings a lot of snow.  In early March, when the thaw begins, the sound of water draining from the gutters is a welcome sound of Spring for some homeowners.  For others it is followed by the dreaded sound of a sump pump running...and running...and running.  If the sump pump cannot keep up, water backup can occur.  Often this is mistakenly diagnosed as an interior water issue.  However, it is also likely to be an exterior drainage issue.  Integrity Drainage Solutions specializes in moving water away from your home's exterior foundation.  Ensuring a positive pitch away from the home's foundation is key.  This can be accomplished in many ways, from a swale to a drain tile system. 

Redirecting water away from your home and yard can turn the Spring thaw into an exciting experience in the anticipation of enjoying your yard all Summer long.

      

A Pitched Swale

At Integrity Drainage Solutions, we have simple, effective, scientific philosophy for exterior drainage: Water flows downhill. We create a path of least resistance to control or move water away from its undesired location around the exterior of your home.

We use a precise and technical approach. For example, surface runoff, a common drainage problem, can be effectively resolved by adjusting the grade so the water flows downhill and your exterior drainage runs away from your structures. We design efficient exterior drainage solutions to cost-effectively meet your needs and create a positive pitch away from your home. Call for a free consultation today.

New Office, New Yard - Part 4

Our new sign is finished and our building is getting a new paint job.  It's a great look!  For the sign, we used Olde Quarry Stone with a Copthorne inlay.  This is a great representation of the style of work we do.  Once again, there is more to come.  Our yard is going to be a stunning showroom of all the types of projects we are capable of doing.  Stay tuned...

New Office, New Yard!

We've started the work on the exterior at our new office.  We are no exception when it comes to having good and proper drainage.  Our crew is prepping the yard for the new swales.  Stay tuned as the process goes on to see what will be a beautiful outdoor showroom for Integrity Drainage Solutions, LLC.   

 

Memorial Day Special!

In honor of Memorial Day, all veterans will receive a $200 discount on any work signed and completed during the month of May. For those of you who are not veterans, receive a $100 discount. You must mention this post at the time of scheduling your free on-site consultation & "Like" us on Facebook to receive this discount.

A Positive Pitch

Ensuring a positive pitch away from the home is very important.  To control this or pooling lawn areas, the creation of an efficient swale may be required.  Swales are an excellent technique in harvesting rainwater.  They capture surface runoff and allow underground nourishment to trees while also reducing erosion.   By redirecting the water we can prevent pooling (breeding ground for mosquitoes) and help make your yard more enjoyable.  Contact Integrity Drainage Solutions to receive a positive pitch!

Concerns of Water Problems

Integrity Drainage Solutions provides accurate information and advice regarding exterior water problems.

Concerns of Water Problems include:
-Water Damage
-Toxic Mold
-Foundation Issues
-Damp Walls or Basements
-Ponding or Mushy Lawn Areas
-Settling Patios/Walks

Integrity Installs Pitched Swales

At Integrity Drainage Solutions, we have simple, effective, scientific philosophy for exterior drainage: Water flows downhill. We create a path of least resistance to control or move water away from its undesired location around the exterior of your home.

We use a precise and technical approach. For example, surface runoff, a common drainage problem, can be effectively resolved by adjusting the grade so the water flows downhill and your exterior drainage runs away from your structures. We design efficient exterior drainage solutions to cost-effectively meet your needs and create a positive pitch away from your home. Call for a free consultation today.

Do You Need a Swale?

A swale may be in your future. Swales are grassy depressions in the ground designed to collect storm water runoff from streets, driveways, rooftops, and parking lots. The grass in the swale removes pollutants from storm water as the water infiltrates the soil.

If water stands within 10 feet of your foundation for more than an hour after rains stop, you may benefit from a swale. A swale is simply a shallow ditch that is used to carry off water. Swales are often so wide and so shallow that you don't notice them. Swales must slope downhill, and therefore must be deeper as they get longer. For a relatively flat yard, a swale will generally drop 1 inch for every 10 feet of length.

As you can see with the help of some extra annotation, swales don't have to be eyesores. Learn more about them by talking to the experts at Integrity.

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.