ASPHALT DRIVEWAY DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS

Commercial and Residential Driveway Drainage Solutions in Harrisburg, PA

The right drainage choice depends on your property’s slope, the volume of water runoff and the type of surface. We offer these concrete and asphalt drainage solutions for driveways.

French Drains

French drains for driveways consist of a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe. Water seeps into the gravel, then travels down the pipe to prevent soil erosion and water damage. French drain installation is ideal in areas like Harrisburg or Hershey with clay-heavy soil that drains more slowly. They also suit driveways at the bottom of a slope.

Catch Basins

A catch basin features a sump with a grate that traps debris and sediment before they enter underground pipes. Catch basins suit sloped driveways with natural sunken points or those surrounded by landscaping.

Culverts

Installed under your driveway, a culvert drainage pipe channels water away from the surface. A driveway culvert works well for driveways constructed in low-lying areas or those that cross a stream.

Channel Drains

Long, narrow trenches with a grate act like an open gutter to capture and direct water runoff. Install a channel drain (also called a trench or strip drain) when your driveway slopes toward the garage or has low spots where water pools after one of PA’s characteristic storms. 

Dry Wells

Dry well drainage for driveways works in a similar way to a catch basin, but uses a permeable hole dug into the ground. Water collected in the hole seeps into the surrounding soil. Choose a dry well if you receive high volumes of runoff or if your property lacks a connection to a municipal stormwater system.

Curbs and Gutters

Curbs and gutters run along the edge of the driveway to channel water into catch basins or other drainage points. Consider these options when your driveway has an incline toward your house or you live in an area with heavy storms.

Driveway Regrading

A sloped driveway harnesses gravity to direct rainwater away from your home. Standing water becomes more damaging during PA winters when repeated freezing and thawing widen small cracks and weaken the driveway base.

Regrading is best for correcting minor slope issues. Adjusting the pitch channels water away from your home to a drainage area.