Excessive water poses as much risk to your home's foundation as drought conditions.

At Imperial Pro, we understand that your home's foundation is a significant investment. Excessive standing water around your foundation leads to foundation issues such as heaving, erosion, and even settlement due to the expansive clay soils in the greater Houston area. Balancing moisture levels is crucial for maintaining the stability and integrity of your foundation. To ensure its long-term stability and structural integrity, proper drainage solutions are crucial. Imperial Pro is a certified NDS drainage contractor that provides a comprehensive range of drainage services designed to protect your foundation and property from the damaging effects of excess moisture.

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Why Grading & Drainage Correction Matters

Standing water and improper slope around your home can silently erode your foundation’s structural stability. In Fort Bend County’s clay-rich soils, proper drainage isn’t just landscaping—it’s essential protection.

✔ Prevent Foundation Movement

Proper grading keeps moisture from pooling around your home’s perimeter, helping reduce the risk of slab movement, soil expansion, and interior cracking.

✔ Redirect Roof Runoff

Without effective guttering and site slope, rainwater can saturate soil near your foundation. Our drainage solutions manage runoff and keep moisture balanced where it matters.

✔ Preserve Flatwork & Landscaping

Standing water doesn't just damage foundations—it erodes patios, walkways, and your landscaping investment. Our drainage corrections protect your entire property.

✔ Local Knowledge. Long-Term Results.

We specialize in Fort Bend County terrain, tailoring each grading and drainage plan to local soil behavior and long-term water management needs.

Residential and Commercial Foundation Drainage Solutions

Trust Imperial Pro for Comprehensive Solutions to Safeguard Your Property.

Whether your home is newly constructed or well-established, drainage improvements may be necessary. Imperial Pro specializes in expert drainage services to effectively redirect water away from your home's foundation. Ineffective grading and drainage often plague recently built homes in the greater Houston area, and builders may not address these issues.

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Sub-Surface Drainage Systems: Our sub-surface drainage systems are strategically designed to manage groundwater effectively. By channeling excess water away from your foundation, these systems prevent soil erosion and the potential for foundation settlement.
French Drains: French drains are a popular choice for addressing drainage issues. These systems use a perforated pipe and gravel to redirect surface and groundwater away from your home's foundation. They are highly effective in managing moisture around your property.
Grading Solutions: Proper grading is essential to control surface water runoff. Our grading solutions ensure that water flows away from your foundation, reducing the risk of moisture-related foundation problems.

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Enough Warrantless Foundation Repair; Rule Your Home with Imperial Pro.

Prioritize our affordable, unbiased inspections, and soil moisture management solutions to safeguard your home, commercial property, and foundation. Unlike traditional foundation repair companies, we offer long-lasting solutions that address the root cause of foundation problems, without the sales pitch, focusing on real results, not just symptoms. Whether you're a property owner or buyer, choose Imperial Pro Inspection LLC as your trusted home and foundation inspection consultant to fearlessly protect your most significant investment - your home.

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Grading & Drainage FAQ – Fort Bend County, TX

1. Why is grading important for foundation health?

Improper grading causes water to pool near the foundation, which increases soil movement and leads to structural damage. Positive slope directs water away from the slab, helping prevent foundation settlement and cracks.

2. What is the ideal slope away from my home?

The recommended slope is at least 6 inches of fall within the first 10 feet from your foundation. This ensures that rainwater flows away from your home and doesn’t cause moisture imbalance under the slab.

3. How do I know if I need drainage correction?

If you notice standing water near the home, erosion, mildew on siding, or cracks in the foundation, your property may have grading or drainage issues. Our inspections identify problems and recommend smart, long-term solutions.

4. What are common drainage solutions?

Solutions may include regrading soil, French drains, surface swales, downspout extensions, and sump pump installations. We customize recommendations based on your specific drainage problem and property layout.

5. Can poor drainage cause interior foundation movement?

Yes. Water that pools along the perimeter can lead to perimeter lift or interior drop, especially in homes on expansive clay soils. Drainage correction helps maintain consistent moisture and reduce movement risk.

6. Will drainage correction solve all foundation problems?

Drainage correction is one of the most effective long-term strategies. While it may not reverse all damage, it stops the source of moisture imbalance and protects against future deterioration.

7. Do I need a grading plan before landscaping?

Yes. Grading should be addressed before adding sod, mulch, or hardscapes. Improper landscaping without slope correction can trap water and worsen drainage issues. We recommend assessing grading before any landscaping project.

8. Is it expensive to fix grading and drainage problems?

Costs vary depending on the severity and type of correction required. Compared to foundation repairs, grading and drainage correction is often a more affordable, proactive investment in protecting your home.

9. How long does drainage correction take?

Most residential drainage projects can be completed within 1–3 days, depending on the scope. We aim for minimal disruption and lasting results.

10. What areas do you serve?

We proudly serve Sugar Land, Richmond, Katy, Fulshear, Missouri City, Rosenberg, and the greater Fort Bend County area. Contact us for a free estimate or inspection.