White Center Landscape Repair
Homeowner’s Issue
Seattle-area yards, especially in White Center, see heavy seasonal rain, compacted glacial soils, and shaded corners that hold moisture. Those conditions make water pool near foundations, promote moss and invasive ivy, and accelerate erosion on slopes. Many homes sit on modest grades or near streets where runoff collects, and older yards often lack modern grading or effective sub-surface drains. Sun exposure varies block-to-block; north-facing beds stay wet longer and need different planting than sunny slopes.
Homeowners want reliable results that last through fall storms and the wettest months, with low-maintenance solutions that don’t rely on chemical herbicides. Landscape Repair in White Center focuses on sustainable fixes: regrading to direct water away, installing French drains or surface swales where needed, and improving soil structure with organic amendments. We also factor in nearby areas like West Seattle and Highland Park when recommending plant mixes and drainage tie-ins. The goal is to protect your foundation, reduce ongoing maintenance, and keep your yard looking tidy and functional year-round.
Our Quality Service
We diagnose the root cause of pooling, then design practical, sustainable solutions for lasting results. Work typically includes careful site grading, organic soil amendments, and either subsurface drainage (French drain) or surface channeling (swales and paved slopes). We avoid herbicides, preferring mulch, fabric, and manual or organic weed control.
Benefits:
- Protects foundation and reduces basement moisture risks.
- Improves curb appeal with clean lines and proper slopes.
- Safer yards with less standing water and fewer pests.
- Low-maintenance solutions that stand up to heavy local rainfall.
What’s Included
- Detailed site inspection and drainage assessment.
- Regrading to create 2%+ slope away from foundation where possible.
- Installation of French drains, catch basins, or swales as needed.
- Organic soil amendments and topsoil shaping.
- Planting of water-tolerant natives and mulching with composted material.
- Cleanup and haul-away of debris.
Options / Upgrades:
- Heavy gravel trenching with landscape fabric.
- Rain barrels for downspout capture and reuse.
- Organic weed control and moss mitigation (no herbicides).
- Haul-away vs. green‑bin composting for clippings and soil.
Before & After / Expectations
Expect noisy equipment for grading and some temporary access needs for trucks and personnel. Small amounts of disturbed soil and mulch are typical; we haul most debris unless you choose green‑bin composting. Access to downspouts and perimeter spaces is helpful on service day.
Care tips after Landscape Repair:
- Water new plantings according to local schedules; shy of overwatering.
- Keep gutters clear and downspouts directed into drains.
- Remove ivy and moss manually; add mulch to exposed beds.
- Monitor drainage lines in fall and after heavy storms for clear flow.
FAQs
- How long does a typical repair take? Most residential jobs finish in 1–3 days, depending on scope and access.
- Will the work require permits? Small grading changes usually don’t, but larger tie-ins to city storm systems may; we advise and help with permits.
- Do you use pesticides? No — we use organic and mechanical methods only; no herbicides.
- Can you work on sloped lots? Yes — we design erosion‑controlled solutions for slopes and terraces.
Call to Action
If water pooling is a worry, book a free estimate and get local Landscape Repair that stands up to White Center weather. We schedule quickly, explain options clearly, and use sustainable methods to protect your home and curb appeal.
Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344
Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm
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