Drainage swales in San Antonio for directing surface runoff through landscaped areas and away from structures.
A swale is a shallow shaped channel that directs surface water along a planned route. It can be grassed, rock-lined or integrated into landscaping.
A swale is a shallow shaped channel that directs surface water along a planned route. It can be grassed, rock-lined or integrated into landscaping.
Swales work best when the property has a clear lower discharge direction and enough room to create a gentle flow path.
Where the site allows it, surface drainage can be easier to inspect and maintain than buried systems.
Collection is only one part of the job. Filter fabric, clean aggregate, correct pipe type, consistent fall and a dependable outlet all affect long-term performance.
If water repeatedly pools, saturates soil or runs toward a structure, drainage swales may be part of the solution. The property should be evaluated for slope, collection points and a discharge route.
Not always. Some properties need a combination of French drains, surface drains, catch basins, grading, swales or downspout drainage.
The outlet depends on site elevation and local requirements. Common options include daylight at a lower point, a pop-up emitter or another suitable discharge location.
Call San Antonio Drainage and describe where the water collects and when it happens.