Keep Stormwater Contained on Your Property
If you own a commercial property in Southeastern PA and need a detention basin installed, AWS is the company to trust. A Waterproofing Solutions is a fully licensed and insured contractor that has many years of experience designing and implementing custom exterior drainage solutions, including those that involve detention and retention basins. Our team never takes a one-size-fits-all approach to exterior drainage. We offer competitive pricing and upfront and accurate estimates, and AWS offers both short- and long-term financing options that can make it easier to budget for the solutions you need.
Does My Property Need a Detention Basin?
Commercial property owners who experience flooding or soil erosion during rain events should consider a detention basin. Such basins are very efficient in terms of both the cost and space required and are suitable for most locations. If you are experiencing soil erosion or flooding, then you do need a drainage solution, and whether this approach is best really comes down to whether there is a preferable alternative. Another drainage solution may be preferable because it is less expensive, requires less space, or is more discreet. AWS suggests scheduling an on-site consultation during which we can assess your property and provide you with professional recommendations.
Detention Basin Benefits
If you have a commercial property that floods during heavy rainfall, a detention basin may be the most cost-effective solution to that problem. Dry ponds do not require a great deal of space relative to the amount of rainwater that you need to deal with. The landscape is sloped so that during a storm, the basin will fill up with rainwater thereby avoiding flooding elsewhere in your property. These basins can also be used to mitigate soil erosion or to avoid stormwater running off into a stream or other body of water. The rainwater that has collected in the basin will drain slowly from it over time, and in the periods between storms, the basin will generally be completely dry.
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Detention vs Retention Basins
A detention basin or pond is designed to temporarily contain stormwater runoff. The basin stores the water and gradually releases it until has drained completely. The fundamental difference with a retention basin or pond is that it is designed to hold water permanently. A dry basin has an orifice that is level with the bottom of the basin so that all of the water drains out whereas a retention basin has a riser with an orifice at a higher point necessary to achieve the desired water level. There are pros and cons to both approaches. Detention ponds are relatively inexpensive, take up less space, and are typically dry between storms but can be an eyesore in certain scenarios. Retention ponds are generally more attractive and actually add to the property value but are more expensive and require more space.
Stormwater Management for Homes and Businesses
AWS offers our storm management services to both residential and commercial clients, and we have extensive experience with detention basin design and installation for both residential and business locations. Our team takes a high-level view of storm management and can develop a custom drainage solution that protects your property in the years ahead in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.
We Address Civil Engineering Needs
Our team includes professionals with civil engineering expertise, and we can help you ensure that your property conforms to all federal, state, and local codes. By having a basin designed and installed, you may have to account for a neighboring property that is privately or government-owned, and AWS has landscape architects, drainage engineers, and other specialists who will take all of these critical aspects into account during the design and installation of your custom exterior drainage solution.
Other Property Drainage Solutions
A detention basin is not your only option when it comes to exterior drainage. AWS also specializes in landscape design, and our team can install downspout extensions, foundation drains, French drains, storm drains, swales, and culvert pipes. In some cases, small landscape changes are all that is needed to alleviate a drainage problem, and in others, a multifaceted approach is required. No matter the drainage issues you are experiencing, our experts will help you formulate an effective and long-lasting solution that makes sense for your budget.
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Contact AWS Today
AWS is the company to trust in Southeastern PA for all of your exterior drainage needs. Call us at 1-610-241-7009 or contact us online to schedule a free estimate or with any further questions about detention basin installation or the other exterior drainage solutions we offer.
