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Site Work

Slope drainage

Slope drainage matters in California yards because hillside runoff can damage patios, pavers, retaining walls, foundations, planting areas, and neighboring lots.

Definition

Slope drainage is the grading, drain, swale, wall, pipe, or discharge strategy used to move water safely across or away from sloped property.

Why it matters

Before accepting a bid on a sloped site, confirm where water enters, where it exits, whether walls need drains, and whether the discharge path is legal and neighbor-safe.

Also called

hillside drainageslope runoffswale drainage