Concrete Driveway Curbs & Channel Drain Installation Project in Des Plaines, IL

This drainage and concrete improvement project in Des Plaines, IL focused on improving water management around the driveway and garage entrance. The work included adding raised concrete curbs along both sides of the driveway and installing a new channel drain connected to the property’s existing drainage system. Together, these improvements were designed to help control surface water and direct it away from the garage.

Project Goals

• Improve surface water management around the driveway.
• Add raised concrete curbs along both sides of the driveway.
• Install a new channel drain near the garage area.
• Connect the new drainage system to the existing channel drain.
• Divert collected water away from the garage.
• Create a durable and integrated concrete and drainage installation.

Concrete Driveway Curbs

New concrete curbs were added along both sides of the driveway, with the curbs measuring approximately 10–12 inches high. The raised edges provide additional definition along the driveway while helping guide surface water toward the designated drainage system.

The curbs were incorporated into the existing driveway layout to create a functional transition between the driveway surface and surrounding areas.

New Channel Drain Installation

A new channel drain was installed as part of the driveway drainage improvements. The channel drain provides a collection point for surface water and helps prevent runoff from continuing toward the garage.

The new drainage component was positioned to work with the existing driveway and drainage layout, creating a coordinated approach to managing water near the garage entrance.

Connection to Existing Drainage System

The new channel drain was connected to the property’s existing channel drain using PVC piping. This connection allows water collected by the new drain to be directed into the existing drainage system rather than remaining near the garage.

By tying the new drainage component into the existing system, the project improves the overall flow path for surface water around the driveway and garage.

Diverting Water Away From the Garage

One of the primary purposes of the project was to divert water away from the garage area. The combination of the new driveway curbs, channel drain, and PVC connection creates a defined route for surface water to move toward the existing drainage system.

This coordinated drainage approach helps reduce the potential for water to collect directly in front of the garage.

Why Driveway Drainage Matters

Driveways can naturally direct surface runoff toward lower areas such as garage entrances. Without an appropriate collection point, water can accumulate near the garage and create ongoing drainage concerns.

A properly integrated channel drain provides a designated location for collecting surface water, while the PVC connection allows that water to be directed into an existing drainage system. Raised driveway curbs can also help guide water toward the intended drainage path.

Project Highlights

• Added concrete curbs along both sides of the driveway.
• Curbs constructed approximately 10–12 inches high.
• Installed a new channel drain near the garage.
• Connected the new channel drain to the existing drainage system.
• Installed PVC piping to connect the drainage components.
• Improved the defined path for surface water around the driveway.
• Designed the drainage improvements to divert water away from the garage.
• Coordinated new concrete work with the existing driveway and drainage system.

As you browse through the photos, you can see the different stages of the concrete curb and drainage installation, from the preparation of the driveway area through the addition of the new channel drain and PVC connection. The completed work provides a more defined drainage path while integrating the new concrete additions with the existing property.

The finished project combines concrete driveway improvements with a connected drainage system to better manage surface water around the garage and driveway in Des Plaines, IL.

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