How Can Residential Drainage Engineering Services Protect Your Palm Beach County Home?

The average rainfall for a year in the United States is around 30 inches. Oddly enough, in the Sunshine State, the average year brings about 54 inches of rain. Clearly, Palm Beach County also sees its fair share of rain. Are you overwhelmed by water every time it rains on your property? Exploring residential drainage engineering services may help you find the solution that keeps you dry. 

Defining Residential Drainage Engineering Services

The idea of a drainage system is simple. It’s a system that’s designed to ensure that the water that arrives on your property via rainfall, stormwater runoff, and other means is handled in a controlled manner. After all, water that rushes into places it doesn’t belong or lingers for too long can threaten both people and property. Consider this:

• Stagnant water can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. It may also harbor bacteria.
• Water that lays along foundations can harm them, threatening your home.
• Water can rot wood, crack pavement, and erode earth.
• A septic system failure can release untreated sewage in undesirable places.

Although the idea of a drainage system may be simple, residential drainage engineering services are actually pretty complex. What works well in one place won’t suit another. Many factors need to be weighed and considered in order to build an effective drainage system.

Creating a Residential Drainage Design

Civil engineers excel at creating residential drainage designs. Each site requires a custom fix. Generic solutions won’t do. Instead, the team must assess a number of factors to find an effective resolution. These include the topography, the soil, the existing vegetation, any buildings, any hardscaping, your wastewater system, the water table, and any nearby waterways.

If renovations are underway, any plans must assess the site with both existing and planned items in mind. Ideally, they’ll consider the heaviest rain. Then, they’ll plan to manage even the worst so that you’ll be safe and dry no matter the weather. Having a professional who is familiar with Florida’s environment, knows how to think outside of the box, and is comfortable assembling a complex puzzle with numerous possibilities to find the best system for your Palm Beach County home will ensure that you get the right fit.

How does a residential drainage engineering project in Palm Beach County start? The first step is to gather all the needed information. A drainage analysis will include a physical study of the site and various checks to investigate what isn’t readily detectable with the naked eye. In some cases, checks of existing records may also provide helpful data. Information regarding any planned construction will also be assessed. When the facts are in, the experts can create a drainage system that takes control of where the water that lands on your property goes.

Recognizing When to Reach Out for Assistance With Drainage Engineering Services in Palm Beach County.

There are three times when homeowners should definitely think about reaching out for residential drainage design and engineering services. First, you have a drainage problem or want to prevent one. Contacting a pro for assistance can help you identify the problem and find a fix quickly. Second, you’re adding on. Check that your existing drainage system can handle the changes created by the larger structure. If it can’t, you’ll need to modify the system. Third, you’ve made a purchase. Verifying that a new home’s drainage system is working well can help you avoid swampy surprises.

If you’re searching for top-notch residential drainage design and engineering services for your Palm Beach County home, contact DKK Consulting Incorporated today. As civil engineers serving our fellow Floridians since 2007, we’re very familiar with the unique challenges that the Florida landscape presents, and we’re ready to provide drainage engineering services that work.Based in West Palm Beach, DKK Consulting Incorporated serves clients throughout the region. We’re committed to offering quality civil engineering services. We’d be delighted to discuss how we can assist you with your next project.