Drainage Swale Construction

What this involves.

Drainage swale construction creates a shallow, gently sloped channel that gathers surface water and moves it where you want it to go, which is often the simplest fix for a yard that sheds runoff in the wrong direction. We plan the swale's path and outlet, cut and shape the channel to a consistent slope, and stabilize it with sod, seed, or stone so it carries water without eroding. A swale handles heavy runoff, blends into the landscape, and keeps water from sheeting toward the house or pooling in the yard. We grade it to flow and finish it so it holds up storm after storm.

• Planning the swale path, slope, and where it discharges
• Cutting and shaping the channel to a smooth, consistent grade
• Setting the depth and width to handle expected runoff volume
• Stabilizing the channel with sod, seed, or stone against erosion
• Tying the swale into existing drainage or a safe outlet
• Blending the edges so the swale reads as part of the yard
• Running water through it to confirm it carries and discharges cleanly