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Drainage Solutions Contractor in Midland, TX

Grading and drainage work that gets water moving where it's supposed to go.

Standing water and washouts aren't just annoying — they undermine driveways, damage foundations, and erode land you're trying to use. Rangefinder Excavation designs and builds drainage solutions across the Permian Basin, from simple regrading to full drainage systems and erosion control.

Permian Basin rain doesn't come often, but when it does, it comes hard. We grade and build drainage that's ready for that — not just a dry-weather fix that fails in the first real storm.

Drainage trench cut through property to redirect water flow

Guide

Detention vs Retention Pond: Which One Your Site Actually Needs

Two words that get swapped on drawings, in bids and in city meetings, and they describe two different things. One empties itself between storms. One is supposed to hold water and mostly cannot out here. Here is how to tell which one your plans are asking for before anybody digs it.

Read: Detention vs Retention Pond

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Commercial Truck Wash — Site & Pad Construction

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What's Included

Drainage grading and swale construction
Erosion control and washout repair
Flood mitigation grading around structures
Ditch cleaning and reshaping
French drain and drainage trench installation
Culvert coordination for road and driveway crossings

Why It Matters

Solutions sized to real Permian Basin storm intensity
Experience with clay, caliche, and sandy soil drainage behavior
Grading that fixes the cause, not just the symptom
Erosion control built into every drainage project

Our Process

Diagnose the water problem

We walk the site during or after the last rain event if possible, to see exactly where water collects, pools, or washes out, not just guess from dry ground.

Design the fix

We design a grading or drainage solution sized to the actual water volume the site sees, whether that's a simple regrade or a full drainage system.

Grade and build

Swales, ditches, and drainage trenches are cut and shaped to move water off the property and away from structures and roads.

Stabilize and finish

We address erosion control on the finished grading so the drainage solution holds up over multiple seasons, not just one storm.

Drainage Solutions Gallery

Aerial view of a detention area holding water beside new asphalt after a storm

Overhead view of underground lines set and stubbed up through a graded commercial pad

Aerial view of finish grading tying a commercial building into the surrounding lot

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my property keep flooding in the same spot?

Almost always it's grading — water is following the path of least resistance to a low point that wasn't accounted for. We diagnose the actual flow path before recommending a fix, rather than just filling in the low spot.

Can you fix drainage without tearing up my whole yard or lot?

In most cases, yes. Targeted swale or trench work can solve a drainage problem without a full regrade. We'll always recommend the smallest fix that actually solves the problem.

Do you handle drainage for commercial sites, not just residential?

Yes — we handle drainage grading for commercial pads, ranch roads, and residential properties alike. The principles are the same; the scale and design just change.