Erosion Control, Slopes & Rain Storm Help | Orange County

Rain, runoff and steep slopes can turn a small landscape problem into an urgent property issue. Earth People provides seasonal erosion-control and storm-preparation services for residential and managed properties in South Orange County, including Laguna Beach and surrounding coastal communities.

Rainy Season & Storm Help

Before or during rainy periods, our crews can help protect vulnerable landscape areas and reduce uncontrolled surface runoff with temporary, landscape-focused erosion-control measures.

  • Straw wattle installation on slopes and erosion-prone areas
  • Sandbag placement around vulnerable landscape and runoff areas
  • Pre-storm property preparation
  • Temporary runoff diversion and erosion protection
  • Slope stabilization and revegetation planning
  • Mulch and soil-surface protection
  • Drainage and runoff observations
  • Irrigation shutoff, correction or adjustment before heavy rain
  • Post-storm landscape cleanup and erosion assessment

Book Rain & Erosion Help

Not sure how much material or labor your property needs? Start with a property assessment. We’ll inspect the slope, runoff paths, access and vulnerable areas, then confirm the recommended storm-prep or erosion-control scope before additional work begins.

$150 assessment — credited toward qualifying work. Approve $750+ of related Earth People work within 30 days and the full $150 is applied to your project. One assessment credit per property/project.

Book a Rain & Erosion Property Assessment — $150 →

Rain in the forecast? Contact Earth People as early as possible. Storm-season scheduling is subject to crew availability, site access and safe working conditions.

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Slopes & Longer-Term Erosion Control

For recurring erosion, Earth People looks beyond the immediate storm. We evaluate vegetation, irrigation, drainage patterns, exposed soil and planting opportunities as parts of the larger property.

Potential scope

  • Slope planting and revegetation
  • California native and low-water planting
  • Erosion-conscious landscape improvements
  • Straw wattles and other temporary surface-control measures
  • Irrigation correction
  • Vegetation management
  • Defensible-space landscape coordination
  • Drainage and runoff observations

Storm Response vs. Permanent Drainage Work

Sandbags, wattles and temporary runoff measures can help manage surface water and erosion but are not substitutes for engineered drainage, retaining walls, slope repair or geotechnical work. Structural, engineering and specialty-trade work is coordinated with appropriately qualified professionals when required.

South Orange County Erosion & Storm Services

Earth People serves coastal and hillside properties throughout South Orange County, with a focus on Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and nearby communities.

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