We have been in communication with VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions since March 12, 2026 regarding problems with two projects which they completed on our home. In 2021 they completed a waterproofing project which carries a 12 year warranty, and in 2022 they completed a patio installation which carries a 5 year warranty. As of April 22, 2026, VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions has not provided a solution to either of these problems. Our foundation wall was bowed before VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions excavated and waterproofed our home in 2021. We showed the bowed wall to VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions before the excavation began, and they recommended proceeding with the project without reinforcing the wall. We began to see small cracks in the foundation wall shortly after VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions completed the waterproofing. We showed the cracked wall to VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions before they installed our patio in 2022. VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions assured us that the cracks were not a problem. However, the cracks have grown substantially since then, and an independent structural engineer has confirmed that the wall is failing. In addition, the patio is sinking, the exterior waterproofing membrane is slipping, and there is a damp smell in our home near the cracked wall. In order to provide access to the cracked foundation wall for repairs, our patio will have to be removed, and the exterior of our home will have to be excavated again. Once the engineer's recommended repairs have been completed, the wall will have to be waterproofed again, and our yard will have to be regraded again. Finally, our patio will have to be reinstalled. We paid VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions to do all of this work in 2021 and 2022 because we trusted their professional opinion about our foundation wall. We now have to pay another contractor to do all of this work again so that our foundation wall can be reinforced. VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions has stated that they will not honor the warranty on the waterproofing project because the man who estimated the project is no longer employed by VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions. They have not provided details about how they will honor the warranty on the patio installation. We will update our review if VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions honors the warranties on their work. In the meantime, we cannot recommend VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions. read more

We had drainage and hardscaping done by VM. The drainage part came out great and we're very happy with it. But the hardscaping is really bad and I would recommend you avoid this company if you want a flagstone patio. The installation team generated huge clouds of dust all day long because they didn't have a wet saw. It covered my side yard as well as my neighbors'. They also didn't wear any PPE, which is unsafe and unprofessional. The patio is graded correctly and has helped with water management issues, but they installed a dozen stones that were clearly damaged with large scratches and gouges. I called the project manager out and they replaced ten of the most damaged stones, but honestly they should not have taken delivery of this product and they should not have installed it. They should have sent it back to their supplier to get it swapped out. The mortar work is also very messy and overall makes the patio look bad. The mortar comes up over the edges of the stones and there are drips and smears to this day. I hope the weather would even it out over time but now a couple months later, it still looks really bad. We have neighbors who just got a new flagstone patio done by another company and the difference is stark. Their stones are perfect and the mortar has clean lines and looks great. Nice people and to their credit, they did come back after the initial install and put significant effort into improving it. But for the money, it's still not a good value. read more

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I recently hired VM Drainage and Erosion to build a retaining wall in my backyard, and once again, they delivered excellent results. The team arrived on time, completed the project as scheduled, and even reinstalled my fence--all within budget. This wasn't my first time working with them. I previously hired them in the summer of 2021 for a retaining wall and French drain installation. Their pricing and quality workmanship brought me back, and I'm glad I chose them again. I've already been in touch with them about future driveway and concrete work because I know they'll do a great job. If you're looking for reliable, professional, and fairly priced work, I definitely recommend VM Drainage and Erosion. read more

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No showed on consultation appointment. Didn't call or respond to messages. This was after I put time aside and rearranged my schedule to meet with them. Completely unprofessional. Would never do business with a company that doesn't respect my time. read more

We had VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions come to service my property after our yard started to flood during heavy rains. Leo, the estimator, walked me through everything and explained the process thoroughly. After interviewing the other bidders, we selected VM to perform the work. They proposed installing a trenched French drain system with connected downspouts and sump pump discharge. A dry creek bed would be installed to catch any runoff from a hill on our backyard. Two downspouts in front of our home would have pop up drains installed to redirect water away from our driveway and foundation. VM would install flagstone pavers as a walking path around the yard and river stone elsewhere above an erosion control fabric. They drew up a sketch and provided sample photos of their work to help gain HOA approval. The project itself was supposed to take three or four days. Before starting work, Leo walked me through the process and made sure everything was installed according to the project specifications. He made sure I would be satisfied before the project would be considered complete. Leo was in constant contact and could be reached via phone or text. He responded to requests (like moving a pop up drain slightly to ensure it didn't go onto my neighbor's property) very quickly. There was an issue during the install that required a repair to our irrigation system that VM could not fix on their own (severed control cable). This delayed the project by about a week or so. VM stayed true to the project, insisted that they would fully pay for the repairs--and they did--and the process was extremely easy. Their staff were excellent, professional, and kept the work area clean and safe throughout. They even installed a couple extra pavers at my request to make it easier to walk onto the drainage area. All in all I was happy to hire them despite the hiccup and would recommend them to others. Simply fantastic job. read more

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We brought on the VM drainage team to replace a terrible old paver foundation in the shed corner of the property. They listened to our concerns with the area (not leveled, muddy) and proposed a gravel square where we can set the new shed with hard base. The estimate was thorough and fair. We were asked how many of the old materials we wanted to salvage and the VM drainage team proposed ideas for how to use the salvaged materials within this project elsewhere on the property. The end product is exactly as they promised. They placed decorative stones around the base to help with drainage and installed a discreet French drain underneath to channel water away from the area. Very pleased with the look of the end result. The crew that handled the project took feedback well and were dedicated to finishing even after a problem with what they found underneath the old pavers arose. Would definitely recommend for various drainage and landscaping projects. read more

VM Drainage & Erosion Solutions - The previous situation. Unsteady foundation. - Waterproofing Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

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We had some work done in early October to replace our rose bushes and clean our plant beds out front of our office, and to clean up some weeds growing in our parking area. We had some scheduling delays but I was notified anytime the guys couldn't make it and it didn't pose a problem. Unfortunately, most of the work was done hours that we aren't normally open so, we had some things that needed to be addressed but they took care of those issues and we were very happy overall with what was done for a reasonable price. read more

Definitely 5 stars. They gave the most detailed quotes and having family in the construction business, we took this as a sign of their professionalism. And they didn't disappoint. The outdoor stone work they did looks great and after some troubleshooting our house now has a totally dry basement for probably the first time in 50 years. read more

My church in Vienna needed a median strip under our new solar canopy to be relandscaped. VM Drainage provided exactly what we needed and did it at a very competitive price. We had one minor question which they resolved immediately. Very happy with their service! read more

We researched 7-9 drainage and landscape companies ranging from sole proprietorships to companies with 100+ employees in the NOVA area. Our drainage problem was significant causing stagnant water and continuous sump pump usage year round. Jose and his company are a) incredibly professional-always polite (sir/ma'am, mr./mrs.) b) on time for work and c) stand by their work (if something breaks or a pipe comes unglued post installation they fix it) Their prices are affordable and reasonable, as I mentioned we did significant market research on materials, labor, profit, and plans of many drainage companies. Jose and his company are also insured and understand the municipal permitting system of VA. After interviewing many contractors, researching estimates, and spending over two months on that process, we decided on VM Drainage. Two years later the system works perfectly and we purchased an additional upgrade. Great guys to work with and excellent customer service and quality. read more

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VM Drainage & Erosion did an excellent job resolving our backyard water issues. After talking to several companies, they proposed the best solution with a competitive price. The crew was very professional and completed the work in 3 days. read more

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Sent request for appointments, they confirmed appointment. Nothing after that. Zero messages, zero calls, absolutely nothing.

Contracted for a gravel pad to place a small shed, and while the wood framing is level and square, the gravel pad dips down more than an inch across a 12' run. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this until our shed had already arrived. Not sure if the ground wasn't leveled properly, or they just ran out of stone, but either way, the shed is half a bubble off plumb. At least it will help with sweeping! read more

VM Drainage & Erosion Solutions - Frame is square and level, but you can see the front is at least an inch lower in the front. - Waterproofing Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Very pleased with VM Drainage. The team installed a french drain along our back and side yard. This solution has greatly improved our previous water issues/soggy backyard and the overlaying rocks look great as well! We also had the team replace a large concrete section of our driveway. During each project, the team was courteous of the property and cleaned up the area well. Leo did a great job on the recommendations and estimates, and provided clear and concise explanations/updates each work day. VM Drainage is very responsive on updates and questions through phone calls or emails (thanks Nathalia and Leo)! Highly recommend for french drain solutions and concrete placement! read more

They never called or showed up so never recommending them!! The least they could have done was call and say they can't make it.

I had their inspector come and survey the property and as promised, proposal was provided in a timely manner.

Jose and his team demonstrated deep knowledge of water mitigation techniques. His recommendations were very detailed and offered a solid longterm solution. The work was scheduled very quickly and was completed in two days despite the frigid conditions. Any homeowner in Arlington who has groundwater or drainage issues (most do) should contact VM Drainage for a consultation. read more

What a waste of time. I requested a quote through Yelp. I scheduled an in person estimate for my project. They insisted on a time frame which required me to move a work call, only for them to NOT show up. Then after calling and being placed on hold I'm told, more than 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled time, the person I was speaking to through Yelp never put it on their system so I never had an appointment. I had to move a work call to not meet with anyone. I cannot speak to their work but if the people you are talking to can't schedule an estimate, what else will they not be able to do? read more

Let me commence by stating I'm not a paid reviewer! VM DRAINAGE helped solve an urgent matter, with no hiccups or setbacks, and cleanliness. View the pictures of the before and after, I'm so relieved, they completed the work needed to resolve the dilemma. read more

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We have had severe stormwater runoff flooding issues on our property due to the topography and other factors, that was insufficiently addressed by a 20+ foot 6" drain pipe that could not handle the runoff volume. VM Drainage was wonderful to work with from start to finish, gave a reasonable price and helped me determine the most cost effective solution (2 additional 6" pipes and one with a drain basin), and ended up doing really excellent work that involved digging a trench, breaking up concrete, adding 2 pipes, pouring new cement, adding earthwork, and laying down riverjack. In particular Leo was great to work with and the team on-site addressed some comments and gave me a superb finished project that we expect (fingers crossed) will solve our drainage problem and also looks great. read more

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Jose and his crew were hard workers. They installed a French drain and graded our backyard all in a working day. I was impressed that everything was done by hand in the blazing heat of late July. They re-seeded the area that was graded and were the drain was placed. Jose gave me a reasonable quote and a solid explanation on the work that needed to be done. Communication is solid has well (email). read more

NO CALL.. NO SHOW...UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I had an appointment for Saturday for my garden bed and the person showed up 2 hours late only to tell me that they were late from previous work and needed to bump me to Sunday. Today is Sunday at they were supposed to show up at 8am Again the guy doesn't show up. It took me forever to finally get someone on the phone and when I do they said they would call right back to check where the worker was.....no call back and when I tried to call back to ask if he found out where his worker was no pick up. completely unprofessional to leave me hanging like that when I'm trying to get my home ready for family coming from out of town for my wifes baby shower. They took away the opportunity from me to work with someone else this weekend and have my house looking good for my family traveling from all around the states to be here!!! read more

VM did an outstanding job converting a muddy, under-used area of my yard into flagstone patio and well drained adjoining areas. They did everything on time and even ran an extra French drain that had not been specked in the scope of work. This was not a huge job (one day and a half), but they handled it as if it was. Highly recommend. read more

These guys are terrific! They installed a dry creek, and planted dozens of shrubs that transformed my yard into a park! Exceptional quality and fantastic customer communication make VM and easy 5 out of 5! read more

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I can't say enough good stuff about this company. The office lady is super organized and efficient, the guy who they sent on the job is my new favorite person. They rerouted our sump pump. It was good where it was but we have had 20 fold the rain and the area it was draining to can't handle the floods. So they hand dug it, under the tree roots, and under my curb and to the street with a popup. I wish they did other work and construction work, etc because I would hire this team 100 times over. This is the first contractor we hired for anything that left us feeling like we really had a great experience. They were honest, police, fair, and they helped us to know what we should do. Without them, my yard would have slid down the hill. read more

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Person shows up to give an estimate, lets me know they can do the work and have an estimate to me on Monday. A week after the expected estimate, still nothing. After pinging them again they said they would get me something the next business day. A few days later, still nothing. I ping them again and they come back and say: "We did speak to our inspector, he did state we will not be able to service this request." Original request was detailed with pictures and the estimator said they could do it, and now I get this kind of response? Will avoid doing business with them for anything else in the future. read more

I had a severe problem with water accumulating on my side yard after heavy rains. I also had a problem with water filling the stairwell of my walkup basement and coming in under the door. This company is just the best. I found VM Drainage because my daughter used them in Mount Vernon, VA to install French drains. That is exactly what I needed. They came on time to provide the quote. They came on time to perform the work, which was extensive. They worked hard for a few days and were extremely professional and cautious with my property. I was concerned about all the digging that was required. They did it all by hand. They cut my sod out. They carefully put it back when done. They added sod to areas that needed it. They cut a slot in the bottom of my stairwell and installed a long drain. We have had heavy rains since they did their work. There is no standing water and my stairwell is dry. I made a huge investment and it paid off. My property value just went up because of their professional work. Thank you. read more

We contacted VM drainage to do a french drain on the side of our house. They took a look at the area and made suggestions of how to improve the whole back area where we were having drainage issues. They added the drain, connected it to a gutter and leveled out the earth to add a gravel walk way. They even used materials we purchased (hexagon drainage tiles) in the installation. The service was incredible, fast, and affordable. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

We had a drainage issue around our patio for years. We contacted VM Drainage for a free estimate. Jose was very prompt and responded quickly. He explained what needed to be done and gave us several options. We received an estimate within a day or too. Jose and his crew arrived on time. They dug the whole project by hand. They were probably tired people that night. When they arrived we actually had decided to tie in our downspouts and sump pump and run the entire line to the street. No problem! We highly recommend VM Drainage. read more

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The company was responsive and did a superb job installing a channel drain and regrading soil around our foundation. They even planted an extra grass patch for us at the end even though they didn't cause the lawn damage and it wasn't in the contract. I would absolutely recommend them. read more

Provided trench and grate in driveway to connect downspouts and a French drain to redirect water away from garage. Very responsive and knowledgeable, and priced well. read more

VM Drainage installed a French drain system in our back yard (burying a gutter pipe in the process), along with a stepping stone pathway. They were prompt in their estimate and responsive to our requests for several different options. Their estimate was considerably less than several other estimates, and they were able to start almost immediately after signing the contract and get the work done in one day. Now that we have had our first storm since the drain was put in, we are able to say we are extremely pleased not just with the aesthetics but with the performance of the drain. read more

VM Drainage built a very nice patio for our backyard, graded the backyard, installe a French drain in a frequently flooded area, and underground piping for a gutter. They were reliable and communicative throughout the entire process. So far o good. I would recommend them. read more

This is an update to the review I posted on 10/12 expressing my disappointment with the company's seeming refusal to honor the five-year warranty in our contract. The day after my post, I received a call from the manager, Natalie. She was apologetic about not getting back to me earlier, and let me know that VM Drainage would indeed be honoring the warranty. A few days later I received a reimbursement for the full amount I had paid them to install the French drain. The company's willingness to honor the warranty certainly shows integrity, particularly as the gentleman who designed and supervised the installation of my French drain had since left to begin his own company. If I hadn't had to post an unfavorable review in order to have my calls returned, I would have given the company four stars. read more

We wanted a quote from VM Drainage for just a fix for our rear patio problem. During the consultation, he kept trying to upsell us on pavers and would not listen to what we wanted- just concrete. We also wanted a retaining wall with stone but he was trying to sell us timber (which wouldn't last as long at a cheaper price to them). The quote was WAY above other quotes at $17,900. When I asked him how much less it would be for plain concrete instead of pavers, his e-mail said it would be about $7,500 for just concrete and would write up the estimate and send it to us. The estimate they then sent was for $10,100 (still way over other quotes). Needless to say we aren't going to go with this company. They do not listen and are not straightforward with their pricing. They only want to upsell and overprice. read more

I had Jose come give me an estimate on my property. He initially seemed very professional and knowledgeable and told me that the work they do comes with a warranty. Unfortunately, I made the terrible mistake of paying cash because I was told I'd receive an itemized invoice, which I never got!!! I proceeded to contact the main office and was told he'd call me on Monday. Fast forward a month and a half later I've yet to hear from anyone. I'm having some issues with the work they did on my property, no one is returning my calls or text messages and on top of everything I don't even have proof of payment or that they even did the work on my property since I never got an invoice. Highly frustrating and disappointing!!! read more

VM was great to work with at every step of our project. The office was responsive and friendly. The work was done efficiently and thoughtfully. Everything looks great. We have not had a big rain after the work was completed, so I can't comment on how affective the solution is, but so far so good! read more

VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions did a super job fixing our erosion issues in our front yard. A max score is well deserved by this team. Installation was completed for 2 x 25' downspout extensions with 4" pipe dug underground with pop-up emitters and 2 clean-out systems. Also, they were very cautious working around our in-ground sprinkler system. I highly recommend VM Drainage and Erosion Solutions again for any of our drainage, erosion or waterproofing needs in the future. They were the best of the 3 estimates I received, plus their solution was the one that made the most sense. Keep up the great work! read more

Our entire experience with V & M Drainage and Erosion was positive! Communication was good and people came when they said they would (or called if there were issues with weather or traffic). These hard workers spent eight days at our house solving erosion problems and building a beautiful set of stone steps up the side of our house, and every one of the team was polite, friendly, and extremely skilled. The work was not cheap but it was right on track with the estimate so there were no surprises at the end. We are planning to have them come back to do some more work as soon as we can swing it! read more

VM Drainage & Erosion Solutions - These are the steps going up the side of our house. No more mowing! - Waterproofing Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

VM Drainage does quality work and takes their warranty seriously. VM Drainage helped control the water flow from an adjacent hill which worked wonderfully in 2018, the wettest year on record in NOVA. They installed two French drains and put underground pipes in from my downspouts. The results speak for themselves- no flooded basement or mushy yard! About 6 months after the install, one of the gutter / downspout underground pipes started clogging and I asked VM Drainage to come out and troubleshoot. Turns out there was an issue with the pipe and they fixed the problem without charge. They left the worksite clean and the communication with the foreman, Jose, went well. I recommend VM Drainage! read more