Persistent puddles
Water remains on the surface well after surrounding areas have drained.
Landscape drainage solutions
Move Water Away From the Problem.
We identify where runoff should go, correct the grade and repair the interlock areas affected by poor drainage.
Repair-first recommendationsLocal Ottawa service
Water follows the grade
Standing water is evidence, not the full diagnosis.
A puddle may come from a local low spot, a blocked outlet, surrounding grade or water being directed into the area from somewhere else.
The repair should provide a safe route for runoff and correct any foundation material that has been weakened or washed away.
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What to look for
Signs this repair may be needed.
A visible change in the surface can point to a problem with support, restraint or drainage beneath it.
Runoff toward the house
The pavers slope toward the foundation, steps or garage.
Washed-out joints
Moving water repeatedly carries sand and fine material away.
Recurring settlement
Base material loses support where water enters or cannot escape.
The repair process
Fix the problem in the right order.
Every repair begins with the condition beneath the surface—not with a coating or cosmetic shortcut.
- 01Trace the water
Observe the low point, contributing areas and available discharge route.
- 02Confirm elevations
Review the relationship between pavers, house, lawn, drains and neighbouring surfaces.
- 03Build the drainage repair
Correct grade, install an appropriate inlet or route, and rebuild affected support.
- 04Restore the interlock
Relay the surface to direct water consistently toward the planned outlet.
Surface and subsurface drainage
The right solution depends on where the water can safely go.
A drain is useful only when it has a suitable outlet. Some sites need grading, some need collection, and others need both.
- Approach
- Lift, diagnose and relay
- Priority
- Correct the underlying cause
- Goal
- Preserve sound existing material
Common questions
Before you request a quote.
Send photos and a short description if you are unsure which repair applies.
Can low interlock simply be raised?
Raising the surface may be part of the repair, but the water route and supporting base must also be considered so the problem does not move elsewhere.
Do I always need a drain?
No. Some areas can be corrected through grading alone. A drain is appropriate when water needs collection and there is a suitable discharge path.
Can poor drainage make pavers sink?
Yes. Water can carry fine material, soften weak support and increase freeze-and-thaw movement beneath the surface.
Where will the water be discharged?
That depends on the property, elevations and local constraints. The route must be identified before an inlet or channel is recommended.
Keep the pavers. Fix the problem.