Drainage and grading assessment that measures slopes, traces roof and yard water and shows where water meets your foundation, with a simple map and photos.
Many basement problems start outside. Water falls on the roof, runs off the gutters, soaks into the soil and builds pressure against the foundation. If the yard slopes toward the house, if downspouts discharge at the corner or if a swale has filled in, the foundation takes the load. A drainage and grading assessment looks at the whole site before anyone digs. Nashville has lots of every shape, from small flat lots to steep hillsides, and each needs its own reading.
We walk the property, measure the slope along each wall with a level and tape, note the soil line against siding and brick and trace every downspout and drain. We look at window wells, patios, driveways and neighbors' runoff and photograph the areas of concern. We draw a simple map that shows where water flows, where it collects and where it meets the house. You receive a written summary with priorities, such as gutters first, then grading, then drains, and a note on which fixes help the most for the least disruption.
Roof, slope and soil decide how much water reaches your foundation.
A level and tape show the fall along every wall.
A simple drawing shows where water goes and where it gathers.
Quick, high-value fixes come before bigger projects.
We look at roof, yard, patio, driveway and neighbors together.
Level and tape show the fall along every wall.
We see where each stream of roof water goes.
You see where water flows and collects.
Quick, high-value fixes come first.
You can see what we saw.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideGutters and GradingHow gutters, downspout extensions and ground slope work together to keep roof and yard water away from your…Learn more 
ResourceUSDAA free online tool from the USDA that maps soil types and properties, including drainage class and depth…Learn more 
ResourceMetro Water ServicesThe Metro Nashville stormwater program, which covers drainage questions, runoff rules and flood information.Learn more Answer a few questions about where and when water shows up to see which solutions usually fit, from gutters and drains to crawl space work.
You tell us what you have seen, where and when, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the outside and inside with a moisture meter, take photos, measure slopes and call for utility marking.
You review the cause, the options and a plain written scope with every line and the schedule before anything is ordered.
We handle permits, protect your property and prepare the work area, from the floor edge to the trench.
We install drains, pumps, liners or repairs, restore floors and lawns and test every system with water.
We walk the job with you, share a care guide and schedule a first checkup.
Outside water is a very common cause of inside water.
Many guides suggest a steady fall away from the house for several feet. We measure yours.
We make a simple map of water flow and notes, not a surveyed drawing.
It gives you facts to discuss. Property lines and rules still apply.
You get a plain summary and decide what to do.
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