Valley Gutter Construction

What This Service Involves

Where surface water must cross a travel lane or lot, a formed concrete valley gutter carries it without ponding or pavement damage. We build valley gutters to the flow-line grades your drainage plan calls for, tying them cleanly into catch basins and adjacent pavement. The reinforced section holds up to vehicle crossings while directing stormwater to its intended inlet. Careful grade control during the pour is what keeps these features draining for decades.

Benefits

Precise flow-line grades that prevent ponding; reinforced to carry vehicle crossings; clean tie-ins to catch basins and pavement; reduces pavement damage from uncontrolled runoff; extends the life of adjacent asphalt and base

Our Process

1) Shoot flow-line elevations and confirm drainage direction; 2) Excavate and compact the gutter subbase; 3) Form the valley section to grade with reinforcement; 4) Pour, finish, and connect to the receiving inlet

What Affects the Cost

Length and cross-section of the gutter; grading precision and drainage tie-in complexity; reinforcement for vehicle loading; removal of existing pavement or curb; traffic control across the work zone

Best Time of Year

Installing valley gutters ahead of the fall rainy season ensures drainage improvements are in place before peak stormwater flows.