After a season of flooding, there are many property concerns farm owners face, from excavating arable land to replacing fences and shelters. However, if you have levees on your property, getting them repaired should be one of your priorities. A season of high flooding can cause severe damage to levees, leaving them exposed and vulnerable for the next time. And if your levees fail the next time because of unrepaired damage, it can have dangerous consequences for your property.

What Are Levees?

A levee is a barrier built along a waterway to protect against rising waters due to flooding. Most levees in the US were built to protect farmland from rivers, but as others develop the land around them, many of these levees are now protecting housing and businesses. There is no fixed number of how many levees exist in the US, but the Army Corps of Engineers estimates there may be over 100,000 miles of levees in various states and counties. 

Why Do They Need to Be Repaired? 

A levee is an essential first barricade against flood disaster. When a breakwater fails, it can mean serious property damage. Whether that’s farmlands which fall to ruin by debris and wastewater or housing which will flood and face destruction. In most areas, the state or county government has resources and programs to help you find qualified excavating companies to work on your levee, which they should repair to specifications. Making sure your levee is in proper shape and also well-maintained makes a vast difference in future insurance and FEMA claims. If a levee is not certified, it can mean your property becomes mapped as high risk, which affects future claims as well. Because of this, you should always use certified excavating companies who understand government specifications.

C.L.Richardson Construction in Ashland, MO, helps new property owners with a wide range of excavating and construction services, from pond and driveway construction to grading and trenching. Their expert site work contractors are reliable and responsible because every project should be built the first time correctly. For more information, call (573) 657-9557 or visit them online today to learn more about their services.