Drainage Services

Drainage Solutions in North Idaho and Spokane Water always wins if you don't give it somewhere to go. Stone Fox Construction designs and installs drainage systems that move water away from your home, yard, and driveway, for homeowners and builders across Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum, Spokane, and the surrounding area. Problems we fix Water in the crawl space or basement after rain or snowmelt. Soggy, spongy yards that never dry out. Gutters dumping water right against the foundation. Driveways that wash out, rut, or ice over every spring. Erosion on slopes and along the edges of your property. Standing water around shops, pads, and outbuildings. What we install French drains to intercept groundwater and surface water before it reaches the house. Foundation drains around new and existing foundations. Gutter drains that carry downspout water in solid pipe to a safe discharge point. Dry wells that let collected water soak back into the ground. Catch basins for low spots, patios, and driveways. Culverts under driveways and access roads. Lined swales and rip rap to slow water down and stop erosion on slopes and outlets. How we do it We start by figuring out where the water is actually coming from and where it can go. Then we set grades with a rotary laser so pipe and swales flow the right direction, bed pipe properly, and wrap drain rock in filter fabric where soil would otherwise clog the system. Our tiltrotator-equipped excavators let us trench cleanly along foundations, fences, and landscaping with minimal damage to your yard. Frequently asked questions How much does a French drain cost? It depends on length, depth, soil, access, and where the water discharges. A short run to daylight is very different from a long system tied to a dry well. We'll look at the site and give you options. What's the difference between a French drain and a gutter drain? A French drain uses perforated pipe in drain rock to collect groundwater. A gutter drain uses solid pipe to carry roof water away. Mixing the two is a common mistake that sends roof water right back into the soil around your foundation. When is the best time to fix drainage? Spring and fall show you exactly where the water goes, but we can install drainage any time the ground isn't frozen. Can you fix drainage on an existing house? Yes. Retrofitting foundation and gutter drains on existing homes is common. We work carefully around landscaping, walkways, and utilities. Related services: Excavation Services, Driveway Reconditioning & Ditch Clearing, Retaining Walls. Call (208) 786-0973 or request a free estimate online.