Often overlooked or taken for granted until it is a problem for your home or neighboring properties, positive drainage away from the foundation is a must for any structure. This can also be coupled with piped diversion from downspouts and impervious surfaces to on-site underground retention or even appealing rain gardens to lessen your impact on neighboring properties, neighborhoods and even whole watersheds.

	Peace of mind (avoiding negative impact on your structure and foundation)
	Responsibility (doing your part to curb local flash flooding)
	Better plant health from proper site drainage