Drainage Pans and Swales
Water that sits is water that damages. We pour concrete drainage pans, swales and gutters that carry runoff across properties, between buildings and into storm systems, with grades set for flow.

- TypesValley pans, swales, gutters
- GradeSet for flow
- UsesBetween buildings, along lots
- FinishBroom or trowel
What is included
- 1Moves water awayGrades are set with a laser so water keeps flowing.
- 2Strong and long lastingConcrete resists erosion better than dirt channels.
- 3Cleans up easilySmooth channels are easy to clear of debris.
- 4Ties into outletsPans connect to inlets, pipes and curbs.
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Review the siteWe look at traffic, loads, drainage and your schedule so the work fits the way the property runs.
- 2Plan the phasesPours are staged to keep access open and the job on time.
- 3Build to loadBase, reinforcement and thickness are matched to what will drive or roll over it.
- 4Open for useJoints are cut and cured, the surface is cleaned and we tell you when traffic can return.
Is this the right service for you?
- Properties with standing water
- Between buildings and along walls
- Parking lots and loading areas
- Farms and acreage with runoff
Common questions
Do pans freeze and crack?
They are built like any slab with joints and a base. Good drainage and slope keep standing water out.
Can you fix a drainage problem I already have?
Yes. We look at the flow and design a pan or swale that fits.
Services that pair with this one
Drainage SolutionsSlopes, drains and pipes that keep water away from concrete and buildings.See the service MIX 122Walls and Footings
Curbs and GuttersPoured curbs, gutters and aprons that guide water and protect edges.See the service MIX 141Prep and Planning
Excavation and GradingDigging and grading that sets the line, depth and slope for everything on top.See the service Find your city
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Ready to pour something great?
Call or text JL's Concrete, or send the form for your free estimate. We come to you, measure and put it in writing.
