Western Earthworks provides practical, site-specific solutions for residential and commercial properties throughout Northern Idaho.

• Retaining Walls: We construct structural and decorative retaining walls that help stabilize slopes, control erosion, support landscaping, and create more usable space. Each wall is designed around the property’s elevation, soil conditions, drainage requirements, and intended purpose. Retaining walls can be used to reinforce hillsides, define building areas, improve access, protect driveways, or create level spaces for lawns, patios, and landscaping. Proper preparation and drainage are incorporated into every project to help provide reliable, long-lasting performance.

• French Drains: French drains help collect and redirect water below the surface before it can saturate soil or accumulate around foundations and low areas. Our team determines the appropriate placement, slope, depth, and outlet for the system based on how water moves across your property. These systems can be especially useful around homes, shops, retaining walls, yards, driveways, and other areas where groundwater or runoff regularly creates wet conditions.

• Property Drainage Systems: Every property handles water differently. We install customized drainage systems designed to move runoff away from vulnerable areas and toward a safe, controlled discharge point. Depending on the site, the solution may include drainage trenches, buried pipe, catch basins, swales, grading adjustments, or a combination of methods. Our goal is to address the source of the problem rather than simply covering up the visible symptoms.

• Groundwater Solutions: High groundwater and saturated soil can affect foundations, basements, building sites, roads, and landscaped areas. We assess the terrain and subsurface conditions to develop a practical plan for intercepting, controlling, and redirecting unwanted water. Our groundwater solutions are tailored to the property and may be incorporated into new construction, site improvements, retaining wall installations, or repairs to an existing drainage problem.

• Grading and Runoff Control: Proper grading is one of the most effective ways to manage surface water. We reshape and slope the land to encourage runoff to move away from buildings, driveways, and other important areas. Grading can also improve drainage around new construction, repair low spots, reduce erosion, and prepare a property for additional drainage features.

• Pond Construction: Western Earthworks builds and shapes ponds for residential properties, ranches, and larger rural sites. We carefully consider the surrounding terrain, soil, water movement, access, and intended use before beginning excavation.

Each service is planned around the long-term function and stability of the property.