Courtyard Drainage Assessments
Our team begins with a detailed drainage assessment that documents existing outlets, pipe connections, surface fall directions, and problem zones such as recurring puddles or damp foundations.
Using simple, non‑invasive tests combined with rainfall pattern reviews, we outline how water currently behaves on site and where capacity is strained.
The assessment yields a clear map and narrative report that owners can use as a decision tool, highlighting priority interventions, opportunities for soft landscaping, and potential synergies with neighboring properties.
This foundation ensures subsequent design steps address the real hydrological challenges rather than relying on assumptions.
Rain Garden & Surface Design
Building on assessments, we develop integrated design packages that weave rain gardens, permeable paving fields, shallow channels, and storage elements into a cohesive courtyard plan.
2D layouts and 3D visualizations show how planting beds, seating platforms, planters, and access routes relate to water paths.
We specify substrates, plant species, edging details, and inlet features that work together as a system, then coordinate with structural engineers and contractors to ensure feasibility.
Design deliverables give owners the flexibility to phase implementation while preserving system integrity, allowing gradual transformation without compromising drainage logic.
Implementation, Monitoring & Stewardship
We accompany build teams on site, providing layout checks, planting guidance, and calibration of surface levels around inlet points and overflow routes.
After installation, we define monitoring routines that track infiltration performance, plant establishment, and user feedback across the first seasons.
Simple stewardship plans outline which tasks facility teams or gardeners should undertake and when, from clearing leaf build‑up at inlets to reviewing soil settlement in basins.
With optional follow‑up visits and remote support, courtyards evolve steadily into mature rain‑ready gardens that remain both technically reliable and emotionally inviting.
