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Drainage and Erosion Solutions
Foundation Drainage Installation and Replacement, Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation, Basement Drainage Channels Installation,
About us
Drainage & Erosion Solutions (DES) is an award-winning design-build firm specializing in diagnosing and resolving drainage and erosion issues for residential and commercial properties. With both engineering and contracting divisions, we deliver professionally engineered solutions that are as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing. Our team is composed of dedicated, full-time professionals known for their technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional customer service. All consultations, assessments, and installations are performed by licensed experts—including soils engineers and landscape and drainage system designers—who bring decades of combined experience in design and construction. Clients trust DES for our reliability and results, leading to a strong referral-based business and consistently high rankings on contractor-rating platforms.
Business highlights
Se habla espanol
22 years of experience
Services we offer
Water damage assessment, moisture stained foundation walls, failing retaining walls & foundations, wet basements, shoreline & surface erosion, water ponding, slope stability & wet yards, re grading, plastic liner systems, infiltration, interceptor trenches, planting erosion control, roof drain pipe extensions, waterproofing, french drains, rain gardens, drainage swales & dry wells.
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.6222 Reviews
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Brian E.
Oct 2025
I highly recommend DES! I arranged a consultation after a home inspection report indicated that there was moisture in our basement walls. I was worried that costly mitigation efforts would be required. A friend who had previously used DES for a basement water problem highly recommend them, telling us that they were an honest company that only does what is necessary to solve a problem. Happily, Mark Fine from DES inspected both our basement and our exterior grounds and reported that there was no indication of cracks in the foundation or water intrusion, and that no work needed to be done. It is so refreshing to have a company that doesn't try to sell expensive services when they are not necessary!
Margaret M.
Jun 2025
They did an excellent job of waterproofing our foundation, burying downspouts, and replacing a patio to guarantee drainage away from the house. Most of our interaction was with the crew foreman. He spoke good English, showed attention to detail, and did a careful, professional job even when the weather got so hot we found ourselves urging the crew to take more breaks. They were not the cheapest bid, but worth it for the skilled workmanship. This is the second project we have hired them to do, and I would recommend them for any work where drainage is important.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We truly appreciate your continued trust in our team and are glad to hear you’re satisfied with the results of your project. It's great to know our crew foreman and team delivered the quality and professionalism you expected, even through the tough weather conditions. We take pride in doing the job right, especially when it comes to protecting your home from water issues. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you again for choosing us for a second time!"
Lori D.
Nov 2023
"After 15 years of enduring water and flooding damage to our yard and the foundation of our house, and after trying various 'solutions' from well-intentioned landscapers that never truly resolved the issues, we ultimately decided to engage Drainage and Erosion Solutions. We required comprehensive flood control and damage mitigation, and their expert team skillfully implemented swales, dry creeks, catch basins, and channel drains in areas where water management was critical. They also replaced a water-damaged window well, removed a flagstone patio to install drain basins and drainage pipes, and flawlessly reinstalled it. The supervisor and crew displayed remarkable knowledge, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to detail throughout the entire project. This system has been operational for several months now, and even during the most intense rainfall, which historically led to road flooding, my house and foundation remain dry. We enthusiastically endorse this company without reservation."
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your incredibly kind words. We're honored to have been part of resolving such long-standing water and flooding issues on your property. Our team is committed to providing lasting solutions, and it’s rewarding to hear that the system is performing so well—even during the heaviest rains. Your feedback about our crew’s knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail truly means a lot. Thank you again for placing your trust in Drainage & Erosion Solutions—we’re grateful for your endorsement and are always here if you need us in the future!"
Kathleen J.
Aug 2023
Drainage and Erosion Solutions has completed two large home projects for us, in 2018 and 2023. We could not be happier with them. David Arias and his team offered creative and constructive solutions during both project planning and execution. All involved—David, his field team (especially foremen Arcelio and Guardado) and office staff (especially Jessica) were each a pleasure to work with. There were no surprises and we’re delighted with the results—will use them again anytime their services are needed.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating, and review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."
Debra S.
Jul 2023
Working with ROBERT RECKMEYER (Project Manager) and his crew (whose foreman is RUGILLIO)-- was FABULOUS-- on every dimension! Project Manager Robert Reckmeyer's customer service exceeds the TOP of the rating scale-- due to Mr. Reckmeyer's impeccably clear and responsive communication (via email as well as phone), refreshingly clear explanations of the sequential tasks needed to externally waterproof my home, his attention-to-detail BEFORE the job started (to ensure the contract was crystal clear and complete) AND DURING THE JOB (to ensure all actions were proceeding as planned). Also, Mr. Reckmeyer instantly fixed any imperfection that occurred (with rarity) along the way. Moreover, AFTER the job was completed, my extensively landscaped property was back to beautiful-- just as Mr. Reckmeyer kept assuring me would be the case! When it downpours rain, I now feel CONFIDENT no water will penetrate my walls-- due to the STRATEGICALLY THOROUGH actions designed by Mr. Reckmeyer to keep water out (i.e., to direct water away from my home and to make my foundation walls via water-repelling paint and plastic barriers water-impenetrable)! If you want a dry home, fantastic customer service, and a highly attention-to-detail crew, call Drainage and Erosion Solutions!
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating, and review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."
Mike C.
May 2023
David & his team with Arcelio did an outstanding job! We needed it done on short notice & they rose to the occasion. And just before a weekend of heavy rains. So our basement went from waterfalls of leaks to dry as a bone, despite the heavy flooding outside. They took lots of pictures of the process so we could see all the work they did underground. They were reasonably priced & did the job done with good attention to detail & pleasing aesthetics with the river stone. We love that they guarantee their work. We're very grateful to have chosen Drainage & Erosion Solutions. We kept seeing their signs & trucks in the Del Ray, Alexandria neighborhood over the years & we can see why others chose them, also.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating, and review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."
Ronald M.
Mar 2022
I wanted to take a moment and recognize an amazing team! I had Drainage & Erosion Solutions put in a 100 foot swale recently. I had high hopes due to my own thoughts and initial conversations with Rick Wrieden one of their expert project managers. You'll find him extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Victor, their foreman, and team exceeded every expectation! They not only put in something very functional but also aesthetically beautiful. They are true craftsman! They walked me through what they were doing and answered any questions I had with thoughtful in depth answers. I highly recommend using Drainage & Erosion Solutions! They make it easy! From design to execution. You get a lot of value for your money and they make quick work of it. sincerely, Ronald McGrath CEO
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating, photos and review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."
WJ I.
Feb 2022
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Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."
Edward B.
Oct 2021
Excellent, everyone was happy! Most impressive was the finish work. The sod was healthy and plush and the details down to the small gravel rocks in between the fence and railroad ties installed evenly. On to the next project, thank you!
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and review. We appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you and your community in the future."
Shayna B.
Sep 2021
We've been severely disappointed by DES's work and its treatment of us as clients. DES came out in September of 2017 to waterproof our basement. For context, we live on top of a hill without any surrounding water. We were told that in addition to digging up a portion of our yard to add waterproofing material to an external wall, we should also add a sump pump to ensure that nothing more would get in (additional cost). Less than a year later in June 2018, we had water leaking into the same area. DES came in again and tore up our yard again to fix the issue (albeit with some lack of communication around their scheduling delays that we didn't anticipate). In July of 2021, we had water coming in again in the exact same spot, and now we also had water pooling since June 2018 in another area of our yard due to the dirt that was piled up and not properly releveled from the August 2018 work they performed. We reached out directly to the owner, Mark Lane, (which we had done previously in 2018 and hadn't heard back), to discuss next steps. They sent someone from the team out to the house to take a look. We didn't hear back on next steps so reached out again, which is when David came out to our house. After he left, we had additional questions about next steps, including 1) What specifically was done in 2017 2) what specifically was done in 2018 to fix what didn't work from 2017 and 3) what was the plan now? We were not only unable to get clear answers, we were then verbally abused by David. We believe as customers who paid in full in 2017 (which came with a 100% guarantee), that we have the right to understand what work has been done and what specifically is being proposed going forward, so that we can vet those next steps with some other companies, given that the issue we had originally hasn't been fixed after two attempts and a lot of money spent with DES. We have since sent multiple emails to the owner, Mark Lane, made multiple phone calls to Mark and have even sent a certified letter - we have heard nothing since the day David was here. You'll notice that for the negative reviews that do exist, this company doesn't take any ownership of mistakes, often claiming to not know the customers writing the reviews. I urge you to find another company who won't take your money, abuse their customers and then not only not take ownership of an issue, but never respond.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"We are sorry that you look back on your experience in a negative light, as it is our top priority to deliver superior drainage solutions and an exceptional customer service experience to all of our valued clients. We understand your frustration and have taken measures to resolve the issue with you privately. We thank you for your feedback on your experience. If you would like to discuss it further, please give our office a call so we can resolve any additional frustrations you are experiencing."
LuAnn M.
Oct 2020
Stellar. Well planned and reviewed by Greg Dolan, and professional adjustments were made as needed on site. Excellent quality, careful and fastidious excavation. D&ESolutions are not inexpensive, but the work is thorough, the execution is meticulous (and it's hard to be meticulous when shoveling through hard-packed clay soil!). Carlos Pineda was the site foreman, and his crew were unfailingly polite, engaged, and a pleasure to have on site. They managed to bury the pipes and still avoid damaging roots of our huge maples and magnolias. Again... a thorough and professional job well done.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Thank you for your kind praise of our representatives!"
LynnAlexis C.
Sep 2020
David Arias, Arselio and their team were terrific. They kept everything neat, were on time, and kept me informed of each action as they performed the work. The crew manager, Matt Cocito, was exceptional in his ability to suggest best solutions. They re-sodded the lawn area where digging had occurred so you could hardly tell that the large area had been dug up (this all on a deep slope!!). They also dealt with a very difficult neighbour for which I will be eternally grateful.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"We appreciate your kind review! You were so wonderful to work with, please feel free to reach out again in the future if there's anything else I can help you with."
Philip C.
May 2020
Had some work done by Drainage & Erosion Solutions from Falls Church Virginia. What a mistake! My 5 year warranty only lasted just under two years! They screwed up the drainage job, came back to fix it, screwed that up too! Spoke with Mark the owner and he refused to remove some dirt his guys left under my deck and stormed off!! His last words to me were “Give me a bad review”! So, here it is: I’m very sorry I picked them and would NOT recommend them for anything.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"We recommended grading, geotextile fabric, and river stone under your deck. This item was removed from the contract and you refused to do this portion of the work and we tried to reduce the price and offer it to you at cost explaining the importance of its inclusion for functionality, you refused. When we returned you treated our representatives in a disrespectful way, we were prepared to do the work at no charge, but following your inappropriate derogatory statements we had to leave the premises. Most of our employees are well versed in English and all of our Foreman speak English. We prefer not to address the other comments you made at our staff."
Nanci L.
May 2019
Absolutely delighted with the outcome-the backyard looks wonderful; the creek beds are attractively laid out; downspouts exit underground at the creek beds; the crew was respectful of all the plants and replanted those that needed to be moved. Areas were resided and/or mulched. Added to this was excellent cleanup throughout the process. The crew was great to work with as was David Arias. Many thanks for a great looking backyard.
Steve M.
May 2018
We received quotes from four companies - Drainage & Erosion Solutions' pricing was fair and the quality of their work & our experience with them seemed too good to be true. So much so that I've waited for nine months to post a review to be sure the drains they installed addressed the flooding issue. The project included installing five catch basin drains, over 70 feet of 4 inch drain pipe and another 70 feet of six inch drain pipes as well as replanting flower beds, regarding several areas, and installing river rock in two of the drainage beds. The drains have performed exceptionally well. What used to be a river forming on one side of our house, now quickly drains into five catch basin drains they installed. In addition, they were very concerned with aesthetics and made the drain areas look wonderful. They were prompt, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them. Also, and perhaps most importantly, their recommended solution addressed the root cause of our flooding issues. Two of the other companies we received quotes from accepted that water would get into our crawlspace as a premise. Drainage and Erosion Solutions actually made sure that wouldn't happen in the future.
Ramona H.
Jan 2018
Good work and professionalism
Kirby R.
Oct 2017
they did a great job
Nancy M.
Sep 2017
The work was completed today, and the 4 men who were here on time did a great job. They cleaned up the mulch, graded the area, added more rocks, buildup the rim, replaced the old mulch. Mark came by and put on the domes. In 2013 and 2017 they have been completely professional, on time, good follow up, and really want the customer to be satisfied. In 2013, I had talked with 3 companies, but what this company wanted to do was just much better with better results.
Elly F.
Sep 2017
Did not fix the problem. The problem has to do with the marine clay subbase. A slight addition of top soil was not enough from keeping the yard becoming a swamp in the spring and after heavy rain.
Sheree M.
Sep 2017
Went very wll.
Phil F.
Sep 2017
I can't say enough good things about Evan and the team at Drainage and Erosion! I have a forty year old home that was having significant drainage issues. After receiving several quotes for what would be a substantial job (>$30k), I decided to go with Evan and Drainage and Erosion. They exceeded expectations before, during and after the job. Evan was diligent and thoughtful during the quote process and addressed all of my questions. Perhaps most importantly, was able to guarantee the work (something several other contractors would not do for some reason). On the day of the project kickoff, the team showed up promptly and got to work. They completed several significant subprojects in less than a week. When the work concluded you could not tell my entire front yard had been dug up and the drains were landscaped wonderfully. ...not to mention the beautiful new patio that was constructed. All of my drainage issues have been solved and Evan has been prompt and responsive with all of my after project questions etc. With an old home in need of constant attention, I am a regular to the contractor circuit and my expectations are very rarely exceeded. I can say without reservation Evan and Drainage and Erosion will not disappoint.
Bill T.
Jul 2017
Excellent! It saved our front yard from May rainstorms.
Mark M.
Jul 2017
Drainage and Erosion Solutions installed a 130 foot drainage channel (an "armored swale") lined with fabric and 3'-8' river jack stone. They backfilled the eroded areas and stabilized the area between the street and the swale with gravel. We've received several compliments from neighbors who were impressed with the work. They also went above and beyond by mulching some adjacent areas. We would hire them again and highly recommend them to all.
Silvia D.
Jun 2017
Fantastic job, it looks beautiful and it has stopped the erosion from rain water. Very knowledgeable professional, he knew exactly what had to be done, and gave us several options. The crew worked very quickly, they were very neat, very pleasant. We were very impressed!
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Hi, Thank you for such a sweet review! Most our clients are very impressed and pleased. It was a pleasure working with you. Have a great 4th of July!! sincerely, David Arias Operations Manager 703-674-6262 david at [Hyperlink Removed]"
Alvin M.
May 2017
The job has been completed for 5 months and we have observed how the work handled several spring deluges. We have lived on our property for over 30 years and were aware of the drainage problems for some time. I put off trying to correct them because I was skeptical that the situation could be significantly improved. The performance of these improvements has been outstanding and far exceeded my expectations. It was music to my ears to stand at the driveway channel drain and hear the water getting captured and rushing out the exit pipe. The flow pretty nearly filled the capacity of the 8-inch pipe. We had several energetic discussions with Tom about how big the drain pipes would be. He listened to our concerns and eventually we came to agreement. We had many buried lines in front of our house that had to be located and protected during all this digging. At the peak, there were about 20 workers with shovels working this job. I was nervous about all these wires. In the end, we did sever the underground dog wire, but that was of no consequence. We removed the wire from the front of the house but kept it in other parts of the property. The workmanship on this project was outstanding. The visible porch and walkway are sparkling. The best materials were used for the downspout drains. The design work for the drainage was excellent and has been shown to be a great solution to the many problems. The responsiveness of the team was excellent. They provided an extra downspout drain with popup at no cost. At no extra cost they provided a 15-foot 10-inch drain pipe, with rocks at the exit to the pond, in the pasture that was not part of the contract. They provided some significant amount of sod that I would not have thought necessary, but which I appreciated. The cost for the job seemed high to us, but we insisted on larger drain pipes and more expensive options in several respects. In light of the number of workers, the size of the different parts of the job, and the huge quantity of materials, I consider the cost quite reasonable. I am confident that we will not have to deal with drainage solutions again for as long as we are at this property. With the drainage issues resolved, we were able to go forward with a rework of the landscaping on our property. That has been completed with another contractor, and we now have a property that looks good and gives us a great deal of satisfaction. Picture shows a portion of the work in front of the house while the project was underway.
Response from Drainage and Erosion Solutions
"Hi, It was a pleasure tackling this large property and all your numerous drainage challenges. Thank you for your awesome review, we love our clients and care about how each system we install solves problems permanently. Please call me if I can be of any further assistance. sincerely, David Arias Operations Manager Drainage and Erosion Solutions 703-674-6262"
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FAQ
Drainage and Erosion Solutions is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Drainage and Erosion Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Drainage and Erosion Solutions offers free project estimates.
No, Drainage and Erosion Solutions does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Drainage and Erosion Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, Drainage and Erosion Solutions does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Drainage and Erosion Solutions offers warranties.