A small depression in the ground behind a bulkhead can be easy to dismiss. Maybe the landscaping seems slightly lower than it was last season. A gap develops beneath a section of concrete near the water, or you add soil to the same spot only to find that it has...
A culvert pipe is supposed to move water safely beneath a driveway, roadway, parking area, or other structure. When everything is functioning correctly, water enters one side of the culvert, passes through the pipe, and exits without disturbing the soil supporting the...
Seeing a small gap beneath the edge of a driveway or sidewalk may not seem like an urgent problem. Maybe you notice dirt missing beneath one corner of the patio after a heavy storm, or you can suddenly see underneath a section of your pool deck that used to sit firmly...
Soil erosion can create serious problems long before property owners see obvious damage at the surface. Water moves through the ground, carries soil particles away, and gradually creates weakened areas beneath concrete, around culvert pipes, behind bulkheads, or...
You walk around the side of your house and notice something that doesn’t look right. Maybe the sidewalk has dropped slightly below where it used to meet the foundation. The patio seems lower near one corner. A gap has developed beneath the edge of a concrete...
A concrete patio is supposed to feel like an extension of your home. Whether it supports an outdoor kitchen, patio furniture, a grill, or simply a place to relax, homeowners expect the surface to remain relatively level and drain water in the right direction. When a...