Waterproofing & Drainage
We serve all areas of the metro and beyond since 1983
We’ll Eliminate Your Landscape Drainage Issues
Your landscape can be ruined without proper waterproofing and drainage. Our Twin Cities waterproofing team will solve your yard drainage problems. Schedule your consultation today!
If you want the land around your home re-graded for better drainage, or you need a landscaping design that also maintains proper grade, Dean Bjorkstrand has you covered. Our Minneapolis design and installation team will guide you through every step, from the first idea to the final touch.
Waterproofing and drainage might not be flashy, but they’re essential. In the Twin Cities, we face heavy snow, pounding rain, and unpredictable weather all year. If your home isn’t ready, the elements can take a toll. Damage may not show up right away, but over time, gardens can wash out, patios can crack, and your foundation can suffer from erosion. Repairs are costly, but most can be avoided with proper waterproofing and drainage.
If you’re dealing with standing water near your foundation or a wet basement, you likely need waterproofing and drainage correction.
In Minnesota, we understand what record snowfalls bring. Winter’s impact lingers into spring when all that snow melts. The melt rate depends on temperatures, but the real question is – where does all that water go? Often, it flows into yards, low points, and sewer systems. The process isn’t perfect, and sometimes that water ends up in places it shouldn’t.
The Twin Cities’ landscape makes drainage even trickier. With so much asphalt, concrete, and dense development, water is often pushed into the few natural areas left – which might just be your backyard, depending on your neighborhood.
So, how do you keep your yard from becoming the dumping ground for salt, sand, and dirty snowmelt each spring? It starts with a solid landscaping plan from experts like Dean Bjorkstrand Inc. With over 40 years of experience in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, Dean and his team know how to improve drainage and protect your landscape through every season.
What steps do we take to make sure your project has proper drainage – and keeps your property looking its best all year?
It all starts with a careful review of your landscape’s levels and layout. Whether you’re starting fresh or updating what you have, Dean Bjorkstrand can design and handle any home landscaping project to make sure proper drainage is planned before the first shovel breaks ground. No matter your current setup, measuring levels and spotting drainage patterns is key to managing the water flow around your property.
Next, it’s important to prepare those natural drainage paths to handle heavy rain or flooding. Directing water into the right channels protects your lawn and landscaping from damage caused by too much running water.
We will re-grade the land around your home so rainwater runs away from your foundation. This keeps water from pooling against your house. Standing water can erode soil over time, and concrete foundations can soak up water and crack. When this happens, the foundation can expand or shrink with temperature changes, risking your home’s stability. The Twin Cities faces these risks often during spring and winter. Our cold weather and heavy snow create cycles of melting and freezing that make foundation damage more likely. Proper drainage helps protect your home from these weather challenges.
Re-grading your land is a big job. It may mean disturbing flower beds and other parts of your yard, even if you only re-grade a small area. We work carefully to keep your landscape’s design intact. Our goal is to create a space that drains well, moving water safely away from your home so it doesn’t harm your foundation.
Sometimes, when natural drainage isn’t enough, you need ditches or pipes to handle extra water. Making sure snowmelt flows into the right drainage systems and pipes away from your yard is key to keeping your landscaping healthy and ready for spring.
Heavy rain can cause drainage problems too. Using a rain barrel or water storage system can collect rainwater and stop your yard from becoming oversaturated.
Finding the best ways to keep your lawn and landscaping free from too much water is tricky. That’s why Dean Bjorkstrand Inc. uses years of experience to handle these issues simply and effectively. Reach out to our expert landscaping team today to fix your drainage problems and protect your property.