Collect surface water
Surface drains and catch basins can collect water at low points. Positioning and a suitable outlet matter as much as the drain itself.
Drainage solutions · Lake Livingston
Get your property working with the rain.
Drainage solutions for homes and commercial properties. Start with the source of the water, understand the site, and discuss a plan that fits.
Start with the property
The right solution starts with the right questions.
Where does the water come from? Where does it collect? Where can it safely leave? These questions guide the conversation before choosing a drain or changing the grade.
Give runoff a route
Grading and swales can guide surface runoff through a property. The route needs to fit the site and the surrounding improvements.
Consider water below grade
French drains and other subsurface options may help in the right conditions. Soil, depth and discharge all affect the choice.
Each property is different. The final scope and drainage approach are determined after discussing the site.
03Drainage solutions
Standing water deserves a closer look.
Drainage is a main focus at Shaw’s. If water keeps collecting in the same places, start with a conversation about the site and the options that may fit.
- Concrete drainage channels and grate systems
- Surface drainage and catch-basin options
- French-drain and subsurface drainage options
- Grading and swale options
- Runoff routing around homes and businesses
- Drainage alongside retaining walls and hardscape
Signs to discuss with us
- Standing water after rainfall
- Low areas that stay soggy
- Water pooling beside a building
- Runoff crossing a driveway or patio
- Soil or mulch washing away
- Existing drains that overflow or back up
Share what you see, when it happens and any previous drainage work. Photos after rain can help explain the problem.
Drainage in action
Completed work. Home and business.
Completed projectCommercial drainage & concrete
Lake Livingston Water Supply
Designed and built by Shaw’s. Follow the commercial drainage buildout from excavation and demolition to new concrete, finished drainage and cleanup.
4 phases · 20 photos
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Completed projectResidential drainage & concrete
A lakefront property, thoughtfully improved.
A complete drainage and concrete upgrade: a new bulkhead apron, channel drains, catch basins, a French drain, and concrete around the home.
Installation + finished work · 13 photos
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Completed projectResidential drainage & access
Foundation drainage. Easier access.
A 2-foot concrete channel drain tied into the existing foundation, a new driveway and an elevated wheelchair-accessible walkway.
Installation + finished work · 16 photos
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Completed projectResidential drainage & erosion control
Forest Hills drainage & erosion control.
Concrete channels with 15-inch piping, integrated French drains, a new rock driveway and restoration of an erosion-damaged backyard.
Installation + finished work · 9 photos
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Completed projectResidential erosion control · Huntsville
Erosion control on a 55-foot bluff.
Shaw’s designed and installed concrete channels to redirect runoff at a home above Lake Livingston, where erosion was threatening the property.
Before + installed channels · 3 photos
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Completed projectResidential drainage, concrete & landscaping
From muddy ground to a finished yard.
A full outdoor transformation: grading, drainage installation, concrete, retaining edges, rock borders and lawn. See the before-and-after views and the work between them.
Before + construction + finished work · 20 photos
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Completed projectWaterfront drainage & hardscape
Waterfront drainage & stone walkways.
Major drainage issues brought drainage piping, grading, concrete work and stone walkways into one project. Explore the original erosion, installation and flagstone work taking shape.
Before + installation + finishing work · 7 photos
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Completed projectResidential drainage & concrete
Donahoo drainage project.
Follow the excavation beside the home and pool through to completed grated concrete channels and backfilled ground. A start-to-finish project for the Donahoo family.
Construction + finished channels · 11 photos
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Completed projectResidential channel & pipe drainage
From the porch edge to the yard.
Follow porch-side excavation and corrugated pipe installation through to a finished grated concrete channel and backfilled side yard.
Site + installation + finished work · 7 photos
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Completed projectResidential retaining wall & French drain
110 feet of wall. A yard transformed.
A double-sided wall reinforced with steel, a French drain along the full 110 feet, and fresh St. Augustine sod to finish the sloped yard.
Construction + drainage + finished yard · 10 photos
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Completed projectDriveway & drainage · Indian Hills
A new driveway. A clear path for water.
Driveway demolition and replacement, a concrete drain with a reinforced bar grate, and 155 feet of 12-inch pipe connected to the steel bulkhead at Lake Livingston.
Demolition + drainage + finished work · 10 photos
Explore the projectResidential drainage · Project progress
A closer look at residential groundwork.
Two stages of the same drainage project: the original area beside the home, followed by excavation. These images show work in progress.
Residential drainage
Tell us about the wet areas around your home, yard, driveway or patio, including any existing drains.
Commercial drainage
Share the site location, water issues and access needs around your building or business property.
05Getting started
A clear place to start.
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Tell us about it
Share the property location, the work you have in mind and your preferred timeline.
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Discuss the site
Talk through existing conditions, access and the next steps for assessing the property.
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Review the scope
Confirm the proposed work, materials, cost and timing with Shaw's before scheduling.
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Plan the work
Coordinate access, project details and any questions with the team before work begins.
Questions
Asked before every project.
Do you work on commercial and residential properties?+
Yes. Shaw's works on residential and commercial properties, with drainage solutions, retaining walls, hardscape and outdoor improvements.
What should I include in a drainage inquiry?+
Include the property location, where water collects, when it happens and any existing drains or previous work. Photos taken during or after rain can help explain the situation; email them separately to constructionshaw@gmail.com and include your name.
Which drainage solution does my property need?+
That depends on the grade, soil, source of water and a suitable discharge location. Surface drains, French drains and grading solve different problems. Discuss the site before choosing a system.
Can drainage be considered with a new patio or retaining wall?+
Yes. Mention the full project when you contact Shaw's so drainage and the surrounding construction can be discussed together.
How do I request an estimate?+
Call (936) 223-0058 or submit the contact form with your property location, project details and preferred timeline. Your inquiry is sent directly to Shaw’s Construction.
Do you serve my location?+
Shaw's serves Polk County and the Lake Livingston area, with completed projects in Huntsville. Send the property location or call to confirm availability for your particular site.
Next step
Start with the water problem.
Call Shaw's or send a project request with the property location, what happens when it rains and your project timeline.