Drainage Evaluation & Engineering Design
Advanced Water Management
Water can be a threat to the structural integrity of your home. Left unmanaged, poor drainage can lead to cracked foundations, mold growth, soil erosion, and the loss of usable yard space. At Pisano Development Group, we don't just "install pipes"—we analyze the unique grading and topographical features of your property to create a long lasting solution.
Whether you are dealing with a soggy lawn, a damp basement, or complex runoff issues from neighboring properties, our team provides the technical expertise to redirect water safely and effectively.
Comprehensive Drainage Evaluation Services
Before digging begins, you need to understand why the water is there. Our evaluation process goes beyond the surface to identify the root cause of the issue.
- Topographic Analysis: We assess the natural "grade" or slope of your land to determine how water naturally moves across the property.
- Hydrostatic Pressure Assessment: We evaluate the water pressure pushing against your foundation walls, which is often the cause of basement leaks and structural bowing.
- Soil Composition Review: Different soils (clay, silt, sand) absorb water at different rates. We factor in your soil's "percolation" ability to ensure our designs don't over-saturate the ground.
- Runoff Calculations: We calculate the volume of water coming off your roof, driveways, and patios during heavy rain events to size your system correctly.
Engineered Drainage Solutions We Design
A "one-size-fits-all" approach to drainage often fails during the first major storm. We design site-specific systems that are built to handle peak flow volumes.
- French Drains & Subsurface Collection: Redirecting groundwater away from your foundation before it can cause damage.
- Surface Water Management: Custom grading plans and catch basins to reduce standing water and "swampy" areas in your lawn.
- Dry Wells & Infiltration Galleries: Engineered underground structures that collect runoff and allow it to dissipate slowly and safely back into the soil.
- Retaining Wall Drainage: Integrated weep holes and hydrostatic relief systems to limit pressure and water buildup.
- Erosion Control Structures: Designing rip-rap, swales, and terracing to stabilize slopes and prevent loss of land.
The Pisano Difference: Some contractors use standard 4-inch corrugated pipe for every project. We use hydraulic engineering to determine the exact pipe diameter, pitch, and material that is best for your project.
Our Process: From Analysis to Action
- On-Site Consultation: A professional engineer visits your property to document water patterns and existing damage.
- Engineering Report: We provide a summary of findings, including the "path of least resistance" water is currently taking.
- Technical Design: Our team prepares a drainage plan, complete with elevations, material specs, and discharge points.
- Permitting & Compliance: We provide the stamped plans for local approval.
Stop the water before the damage starts.
Don't wait for the next heavy rain to discover a drainage problem. Contact Pisano Development Group today for a professional evaluation and give your property the protection it deserves.
Areas We Serve
Pisano Development Group is proud to offer our professional engineering consulting and construction and project management services in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas including:
New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- Bergen County
- Burlington County
- Camden County
- Cumberland County
- Essex County
- Gloucester County
- Hunterdon County
- Hudson County
- Mercer County
- Middlesex County
- Monmouth County
- Morris County
- Ocean County
- Passaic County
- Somerset County
- Sussex County
- Union County
Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- Chester County
- Delaware County
- Montgomery County
- Philadelphia County