Stormwater Management in the Detroit Metro Area

Hydrology systems are custom designed based on how water flows through and off your land. So, before installing one of these systems, we map the contours of your land, identify natural low points, and assess soil composition and permeability. Based on this comprehensive analysis, we design an integrated hydrology system that slows down, collects, filters, and safely directs rainwater away from vulnerable areas. The best part about these systems is that they are naturally low maintenance — you can set it and forget it! Plus, they don’t interfere with your landscape’s beauty.

Rain gardens are a popular choice for homeowners looking to boost their property’s drainage with environmentally friendly solutions. These beautiful and functional landscape features are specially designed depressions that are planted with native vegetation and strategically placed to capture and absorb rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and patios to prevent erosion. When it rains, water will flow into the garden, where it will soak into the soil and be absorbed by the plants’ deep root systems. The native plants will then filter out pollutants before the water recharges the groundwater table.

In addition to protecting the environment from pollutants, rain gardens add immense beauty and biodiversity to your landscape by attracting beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds and providing habitats for local wildlife. With a rain garden, you can enjoy practical and aesthetic benefits alike!

Dry creek beds are another excellent option for managing surface runoff, especially in areas where traditional piping might not be suitable or desired. These sustainable drainage solutions for homes in Detroit are essentially shallow, rock-lined channels designed to mimic natural creek beds. When it rains, water flows through the creek and is kept away from critical landscape features. During dry periods, the creek beds add textural interest and natural beauty to your garden.

Our landscape installation team typically constructs dry creek beds using various sizes and colors of natural stones and pebbles and often incorporates native plants along the edges to blend the beds seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The dry creek beds are particularly effective for properties with natural slopes or existing runoff channels that need stabilization.

For more significant or persistent subsurface water issues, a French drain installation is an incredibly effective and discreet solution. This underground trench is filled with gravel and contains a perforated pipe, which is then covered with soil and turf. The purpose of this system is to collect excess groundwater or surface water that has infiltrated the soil and direct it away from particularly vulnerable areas.

Even the most sophisticated stormwater management systems will struggle if your property isn’t graded properly. Our experts can assess the existing slopes of your land and, if necessary, adjust them to ensure water flows away from buildings and high-traffic areas. Whether you need minor adjustments or a full landscape reshaping, our team has the experience and equipment to get the job done.