Masseo Landscape has been serving Ulster County & the New Paltz NY area for landscaping and drainage solutions since 1999. As an experienced drainage contractor in Ulster County, we know the common water drainage problems associated with living in the Hudson Valley.
Common Landscape Drainage Problems
If you’re like many of us in the Ulster County area, you’ve experienced drainage problems associated with hardpan clay soil. Some of these problems may be seasonally related. For example, in the spring, over saturation due to snow melt can cause basement flooding or driveway drainage problems.
Whether you’re looking for a driveway drainage solution or a way to stop basement flooding, chances are good that we have dealt with a similar situation. Here’s a list of some common drainage problems we often see in the Hudson Valley:
- Lawn Drainage Problems
- Garden Drainage Problems
- Yard Drainage Problems
- Driveway Drainage
- Gutter Drainage
- Landscape Drainage
- Foundation Drainage
- Water Puddling
- Drainage Erosion
- Poor Drainage Grading
- Bad Parking Lot Drainage Design
Landscape Drainage Solutions

Stone Driveway & Trench Drain Installation for a customer in New Paltz, NY.
When dealing with commercial or residential drainage, the bottom line is that water needs a place to go. But each situation is always unique. If your project requires earth to be moved, we are fully equipped to handle small-to-medium scale excavation and land clearing. Masseo Landscape has the experience and the heavy equipment necessary to get the job done correctly and in accordance with local regulations and building codes.
Assessment:
First we start with a drainage assessment of your property. We look at the topography of the landscape, soil makeup, size of the home or facility, and basic ergonomics, (i.e, how people interact with your property, such as use of paths, parking lots, entry points, etc).
Solutions:
Using proven landscaping techniques, we can easily and affordably address common lawn drainage problems, soil erosion, and basement flooding issues. If you or your customers have been living with the ongoing annoyance of flooding walkways or parking lots, we can help.
It’s called Storm Water Management, it’s environmentally friendly, and it can change the way you experience your property. Here’s a list of some common water drainage solutions that we have expertise in:
- French Drain Installation
- Dry Well Installation & Repair
- Residential Storm Water Drainage Systems
- Catch Basins and Grates
- Rain Gardens
- Trench Drains
- Channel Drains
- Permeable Pavers
- Subsurface Drainage Systems
Contact Us
Ask us to come out and visit your property for an assessment, there’s no charge for an estimate. Call us at (845)-658-9148, or drop us an email.



