Commercial Property Drainage

Are you a commercial landlord or own your own business property?

Businesses are like any other property – they have landscapes and grounds that need upkeep and ongoing maintenance. They also require good drainage. If you’ve noticed flooding and standing water on your commercial property after rainfall, it’s time to have your drainage system evaluated. You may not even realise how long it has been since that was done. Most businesses only have their drains checked when something goes wrong, but as with anything – prevention is key and can save nasty unwanted costs.

Know Your Drainage System

Your commercial property probably has a drainage system, already. However, unless you had the system installed, you may not be aware of how old that system is, or how long ago it was installed. Landscapes change over time, and so do the drainage needs of your business. If you have a land drainage system installed, it could be past its prime, or installed poorly, leaving you with the standing water you see after it rains.

What’s Right for Your Business

Your business’ appearance matters, particularly if you have customers visiting regularly. You need a highly-efficient commercial drainage system that will have your water running away from your business so that people coming in don’t get caught in the flood. No one wants to step out of their car into flood water or battle with the smell of clogged drains – it doesn’t set a great first impression. The type of drainage on the commercial property depends upon the property type, and what system is already in place.

If you have a lot of soil and green landscaping, then what you may need is landscape or paddock drainage. Plants and soil around your structure can be replaced, adjusted, and supplemented to provide better water absorption, as well as better drainage. You might be surprised how plants and other landscaping items can help your standing water problems when they are strategically placed.

A French drain may also be useful. If you don’t already have one, this classic form of drainage is a good addition to almost any property where a trench can be dug. The trench and its pipe supplement your drainage system, and take excess water away from your building.

In some cases, drainage on commercial property is not so different from that of a residential structure. If your business is flooding regularly, don’t force yourself to deal with the mess, contact Croft Drainage to fix the problem before it becomes a nightmare.