GUENTHER
DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS

Standing water is usually caused by poor grading, compacted soil, blocked drainage paths, inadequate runoff management, or low areas that collect water after rain. Proper drainage solutions can redirect water and eliminate pooling issues.

A French drain is a trench filled with stone and drainage pipe designed to collect and redirect groundwater away from structures, landscaping, and low-lying areas.

Yes. Poor drainage can lead to foundation settling, basement moisture, erosion around footings, cracking, and long-term structural issues if water is allowed to collect near a home or building.

Erosion control solutions may include grading, swales, rip rap, drainage systems, culverts, vegetation stabilization, and water diversion systems designed to slow and redirect water flow.

Culverts are commonly needed where water must safely pass beneath driveways, access roads, or drainage crossings. Proper culvert sizing and installation help prevent washouts and flooding.

Standing water is often caused by poor drainage, improper grading, heavy clay soil, blocked runoff paths, or insufficient drainage systems that cannot handle heavy rainfall.

In many cases, yes. Proper grading helps direct water away from structures and low areas, improving runoff and preventing water from collecting on the property.

Professionally installed drainage systems can last for decades depending on the materials used, soil conditions, water volume, and ongoing maintenance.

Yes. Excess water can kill grass, damage landscaping, wash out mulch and soil, and create muddy unusable areas throughout a property.

We provide French drains, culvert installation, swale construction, property grading, erosion control, downspout drainage, shoreline runoff control, and custom water diversion systems.

Yes. We specialize in drainage and runoff solutions for waterfront and shoreline properties, including erosion control, shoreline grading, and water management systems.

Guenther Drainage Solutions proudly serves residential, commercial, agricultural, and waterfront properties across Southern Michigan and surrounding areas within approximately a 100-mile radius. Service areas include Jackson, Brooklyn, Clarklake, Devils Lake, Lake Columbia, Irish Hills, Hillsdale, Coldwater, Adrian, Tecumseh, Manitou Beach, Cement City, Onsted, Somerset Center, Hudson, Albion, Marshall, Battle Creek, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Brighton, Howell, Pinckney, Novi, Plymouth, Monroe, Toledo-area waterfront communities, and many additional inland lake and waterfront properties throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio. We regularly work throughout: Jackson County Lenawee County Hillsdale County Washtenaw County Livingston County Calhoun County Branch County Monroe County Oakland County Ingham County If your property is located on or near a lake, canal, pond, river, or shoreline, there is a good chance we can help. Contact us to discuss your project location.