Commercial Drainage Solutions
Standing water in a parking lot, a flooded loading dock, or a stormwater system that can't keep up isn't just a maintenance headache for a business — it's a liability and a customer-facing problem. We design and install drainage solutions sized to handle commercial-scale water flow, not a residential fix scaled up.
ERE Excavation | 233119 Co Rd F, Abbotsford, WI 54405 | (715) 613-0011
Commercial Drainage Services We Offer
Grading and drainage infrastructure for parking lots and drive lanes, built to shed water to the correct discharge points instead of pooling near entrances or handicap-accessible areas.
Excavation for retention and detention ponds required by commercial site plans to manage stormwater runoff and meet local stormwater management requirements.
Drain tile and French drain systems sized for commercial foundations, loading docks, and building perimeters where water intrusion threatens the structure or interior space.
Excavation to support catch basin and storm drain inlet installation as part of a site's overall drainage plan.
Drainage-related erosion control measures during active construction or site development, where required by a project's stormwater permit.
Our Commercial Drainage Process
Site and plan review
811 locate request
Design coordination
Installation and grading
Discharge and outlet verification
Site restoration
Why Commercial Drainage Needs a Different Approach
A parking lot or commercial site handles far more impervious surface than a typical residential lot — meaning more runoff volume concentrated into a smaller area, faster. Combined with Central Wisconsin's clay-heavy soil, which doesn't absorb water quickly, commercial sites without properly sized drainage infrastructure are prone to flooding, standing water in low spots, and premature pavement damage from water intrusion under the surface.
Common Questions About Commercial Drainage
Can you work from our civil engineer's drainage plan?
Yes — where a project has an engineer of record, we execute drainage installation to their specifications for depth, slope, and pipe sizing.
Do you handle stormwater retention pond excavation?
Yes, including excavation for retention and detention areas required by a site's stormwater management plan.
What causes a commercial parking lot to keep flooding in the same spot?
Usually either inadequate grading toward a discharge point, an undersized drainage system for the site's impervious surface area, or a low spot that was never properly addressed during original construction. We can assess which applies to your site.
Do you coordinate with our general contractor or property management company?
Yes — we regularly work as one piece of a larger project team, coordinating scheduling and site access with whoever is managing the property or project.
Can drainage issues damage our parking lot pavement?
Yes — water that isn't properly drained can undermine the base beneath asphalt or concrete, leading to cracking, potholes, and premature pavement failure over time.
Do you handle ongoing drainage maintenance, or just new installation?
We primarily handle installation and correction of drainage systems; contact us to discuss whether an existing system needs repair versus replacement.
Have a Commercial Drainage Problem?
Dealing with drainage problems on a commercial property? Call (715) 613-0011 to discuss your site.