Why Is the ROI for Commercial Drainage Repair in Palm Beach County So Rewarding?

Florida’s Palm Beach County, one of the largest counties east of the Mississippi River, has room for big dreams to succeed. It’s the largest county in the Sunshine State, and it’s home to a thriving and diverse economy. Tourism, construction, agriculture, biotechnology, and other life sciences, as well as retail, financial, professional services, and manufacturing, all play a part in the area’s success. When maintaining facilities in the county, all commercial entities face a common concern: water. The county has nearly 50 miles of Atlantic coastline and over 400 square miles of surface water, and it receives a healthy amount of annual rainfall. Maintaining proper drainage is a must, so calling for commercial drainage repair at the first sign of trouble is vital.    

Why Is Keeping a Commercial Drainage System in Good Repair Vital?

Keeping your commercial property’s drainage system in excellent repair is essential for numerous reasons:

• It protects the property from damage. A functional drainage system directs water safely away from the property. This reduces the risk of structural and superficial damage from water. It also prevents mold issues. It can also help deter pests since water-damaged materials are often more attractive to damaging pests like termites.
• It protects people using the property. Reducing the risk of damage protects people who use the property from the threats these problems present. No one can trip over a heaved sidewalk if the sidewalk remains level. Likewise, people won’t be troubled by disease-carrying mosquitoes that breed in the puddles of the parking lot if no potholes or pooling are allowed to persist.
• It protects the company’s image. Your commercial facility helps to shape the impression of clients, vendors, and others for your company. Drainage issues can lead to problems that make a negative impression, including excess water, flooded parking lots and loading bays, property damage, and foul odors. Seeking commercial drainage repairs at the first sign of trouble minimizes damages and repair costs and protects your company’s reputation.

What Are Some Indications Commercial Drainage Repair Might Be Necessary?

A commercial drainage system is a complex system that takes multiple factors into account. Some of these factors include the number and size of the impervious areas, including roofing and hardscaping. Additionally, existing conditions, such as the type of soil, vegetation, and local drainage systems, also matter. Understanding the existing, in-place (as-built) stormwater system is also important. As with any system, especially those that are underground and unseen, breakdowns can lead to a need for modifications or repairs.    

Indications for repair can be subtle or obvious. These examples may help you spot the signs:

• A condominium association seeks assistance when its parking lot experiences localized flooding that drains slowly.
• A homeowners association reaches out for assistance when residential streets in the neighborhood struggle with persistent flooding.
• A golf course contacts a civil engineer when the clubhouse parking lot starts succumbing to ponding and localized flooding.
• A retail center requests help with water that is pooling on the sidewalks and against the building’s foundation. In addition to creating a hazard and a liability the water is producing an unpleasant odor in addition to a muddy mess.

Florida has a unique and delicate ecosystem, which makes designing effective drainage systems complicated. Repairing or modifying an existing system can be equally challenging because the responders must identify the original system, determine the points of failure, and design a solution. Then, they must confirm that the fix will comply with the relevant local, state, and federal laws and put the solution in place. DKK Consulting Incorporated takes great pleasure in delivering solutions to our clients. When you need commercial drainage repair in Palm Beach County, contact us. Our experienced team is ready to assist you.

It is essential to contact a civil engineer when drainage issues arise.  All too often, DKK has been called after other trades or “knowledgeable people” have given it a “try” based on their “experience.”  This is a problematic situation because (1) the owner has already spent thousands of dollars on a repair that did not address the problem properly, (2) DKK will have to identify the situation that the other person created as well as the root problem of the original drainage system that is failing.
At DKK Incorporating, we believe being a civil engineer is a commitment. We’re invested in using our wide-ranging expertise to benefit our diverse client base by delivering the services they need to achieve their professional goals in Palm Beach County and throughout Florida. To discover more about our civil engineering services, including our commercial drainage repair services, we encourage you to connect with us.