Why Drainage is Your #1 Priority in Fresno & Madera New Builds
You might be dreaming of the perfect paver patio or a lush green lawn for your new home in Riverstone or Tesoro Viejo, but there is a hidden hero that needs to be addressed first: Drainage.
In the Fresno and Clovis area, our soil is famous for being heavy, compacted clay. When the rains hit, that dirt backyard doesn't just get wet—it becomes a swimming pool. Without a professional drainage plan, your beautiful new investment could literally wash away. Here is why drainage must be your first priority.
1. Protecting Your New Foundation
The most expensive part of your new home is the foundation. When water pools against your concrete slab, it creates "hydrostatic pressure" that can lead to cracks, leaks, and shifting over time.
The Solution: We design your yard with a positive grade, ensuring every drop of water flows at least 10 feet away from your home’s foundation before it settles.
2. Clay Soil Doesn't Absorb—It Collects
In newer developments like Loma Vista or North Fresno, construction equipment packs the earth down into a brick-like consistency. Unlike sandy soils that soak up water, our local clay holds it on the surface.
The Solution: We often install French Drains or Catch Basins. These underground systems act like a "highway" for water, catching it at the surface and moving it safely to the street or a designated drainage area.
3. Preventing "Soggy Turf" Syndrome
Whether you choose natural grass or artificial turf, standing water is the enemy. For natural grass, it leads to root rot and fungus. For artificial turf, poor drainage can cause the base material to shift, leading to "bubbles" and uneven spots in your lawn.
The Solution: A hidden network of perforated pipes ensures that even after a heavy Central Valley downpour, your yard is dry and usable within hours, not days.
4. Don't Be the "Bad Neighbor"
In master-planned communities like Riverstone, your yard's drainage affects your neighbor’s yard. If you build a raised planter or a new patio that pushes all your rainwater into the yard next door, you're looking at a major HOA headache (and a frustrated neighbor).
The Solution: We provide the technical drainage maps required by Madera and Clovis HOAs to prove your yard is self-contained and responsible.
The Cost of Doing it Right vs. Doing it Twice
It is much cheaper to bury drainage pipes while your yard is still a "dirt lot" than it is to tear up a brand-new $15,000 paver patio later because the yard is flooding.
At Bluewood Landscaping, Inc, we include a comprehensive drainage assessment in every one of our "Dirt-to-Dream" quotes. We don't just make it look pretty; we make it last.
Ready to protect your investment? Let’s get your drainage right before the next storm hits.
