Drainage and Erosion Control

Drainage and Erosion Control in Bozeman

When snowmelt runs off the Bridger foothills and clay subsoil refuses to soak it up, the ground has to carry that water somewhere. Radar58 makes sure it carries the water away from your structures instead of into them. We regrade lots to a positive slope, cut swales that move surface water across a yard, and install detention features that hold a runoff surge and release it slowly. On sites that disturb an acre or more we add silt fence, inlet protection, and erosion blankets to meet stormwater (SWPPP) requirements in Gallatin County.

Why Drainage Control Matters Here

Bozeman’s spring melt is fast and unforgiving. A yard that pools near the foundation each April along Grand Avenue is not a cosmetic issue, it is the first step toward a cracked or leaking basement wall. Correcting the grade and giving the water a planned path is far cheaper than the foundation repair it prevents, and it protects your soil from washing out at the same time.

Our Process

We start by walking the low spots with you and reading how water currently moves across the parcel. Then we cut a grading plan that slopes positive away from the house, add swales or a French drain where surface grading alone will not do it, and compact the finished subgrade so it holds. We armor any outlet with riprap and stabilize disturbed soil before we leave.

Call (406) 718-1030 for a free drainage assessment in Bozeman.