Erosion Control & Drainage Solutions for Duluth & Northern Minnesota
Proper storm water management protects your property, your neighbors, and the environment. At Great Lakes Excavating, we design and install drainage solutions that handle Northern Minnesota's challenging conditions.
With 25+ years serving Duluth and the surrounding area, we understand local regulations and what it takes to manage storm water effectively. We integrate erosion control into every project—it's never an afterthought.
Complete Water Management Solutions
Comprehensive erosion control during and after construction. Silt fencing, erosion blankets, inlet protection, and vegetation establishment—we protect the land throughout your project.
Design and installation of surface and subsurface drainage. From French drains to complete catch basin systems, we direct water where it needs to go.
Storm water retention ponds, detention basins, and underground storage systems. We design for both volume control and water quality.
Proper grading is the foundation of effective storm water management. We shape sites to direct water flow and prevent ponding and erosion.
Protecting Your Investment
Poor drainage damages foundations, erodes landscapes, and creates ongoing problems. Proper storm water management protects your property for the long term.
Environmental Compliance
Regulations require effective erosion control and storm water management during construction. We understand the requirements and ensure your project stays compliant.
Integrated Approach
We don't treat storm water as a separate system. It's integrated into site grading, utility construction, and overall site development. This holistic approach creates better results.
Water Management for Every Project Type
Parking lot drainage, retention ponds, and catch basin systems for commercial properties.
Foundation drainage, yard grading, and driveway water management for homes.
Culverts, ditches, and drainage infrastructure for roadways and utilities.
Erosion protection for lakeshores, riverbanks, and steep slopes.
Everything You Need To Know About Storm Water Management
It depends on the project, but common measures include silt fencing, erosion control blankets, inlet protection, temporary seeding, and rock check dams. We select measures based on site conditions, project scope, and regulatory requirements.
Most construction projects disturbing over a certain area require erosion control and storm water management permits. We're familiar with Duluth and Minnesota requirements and can help you understand what's needed.
For complex commercial projects, engineered storm water plans are typically required. We work closely with engineers and execute their designs precisely. For simpler residential drainage issues, we can often develop solutions based on our experience.
Our Trimble GPS technology allows us to grade with precision. We can establish exact slopes and elevations to ensure water flows where it should—away from structures and toward appropriate outlets.
We can provide maintenance services for retention ponds, detention basins, and drainage systems. Regular maintenance ensures these systems continue to function properly over time.
We serve Duluth, MN and the surrounding Northern Minnesota region. Our experience with local conditions—including spring snowmelt and heavy summer storms—helps us design systems that work year-round.
Contact Great Lakes Excavating today. We'll assess your site and develop a storm water management plan that protects your property and meets all requirements.