FARM DRAINAGE
Getting to know you and your land
Van Bree Infrastructure serves agricultural producers across Southern Ontario with expertly designed and installed farm drainage systems, including both systematic and random tiling, berms, culverts, and ditch construction. As a full-service design/build firm, we use advanced software to pre-plan every project for optimal performance. Our installations are guided by high-precision GPS technology, ensuring consistent lateral depths of 30 inches/76 cm. Recognized as an industry leader, Van Bree is known for its superior workmanship, efficient project delivery, and fast, reliable repairs when needed.
Whether you’re dealing with heavy clay, unpredictable weather, or slow-to-dry fields, proper farm drainage can make the difference between a good season and a great one. Van Bree Infrastructure offers tile drainage systems that are engineered for results, improving your soil, increasing your yield potential, and extending your working season.
Farm Drainage That Works as Hard as You Do
Crop Health & Yield
Higher Yields
When excess water is removed from your field, crops grow stronger, more evenly, and with less stress. Better drainage leads to better harvests.
Reduced Risk of Crop Loss
Waterlogged fields can suffocate crops and create conditions for disease and rot. A well-planned drainage system helps protect your investment from unpredictable weather.
Improved Root Zone Conditions
With proper subsurface drainage, you maintain the air-water balance roots need to function. That means deeper roots, better lateral growth, and stronger overall plant health. You’ll see more efficient nutrient uptake, increased microbial activity, and better tolerance when the field turns dry or the soil tightens up.
Longer, More Flexible Growing Season
Longer Growing Season
Fields dry out faster in spring and stay workable later into fall, giving you more time to plant, spray, and harvest when it matters most.
Increased Soil Temperature
Drier soil warms up quicker in the spring, helping seeds germinate sooner and supporting early growth — especially important in short-season areas.
Healthier Soil, Less Damage
Water Table Control
Our systems help regulate the subsurface water level, creating ideal growing conditions and reducing the risk of root zone saturation.
Surface Water Control
Proper drainage quickly removes water from the soil surface, reducing standing water, ruts, and delays after heavy rains.
Erosion Control
Controlling the flow of water across your field helps keep your topsoil in place — where it belongs, feeding your crops.
Clean, Efficient Installation That Lasts
Excavators Reduce Soil Compaction
We use excavators to reduce heavy equipment traffic in the field, helping preserve soil structure and long-term productivity.
Narrow Tile Shoe
= Smaller Trenches
Smaller trenches disturb less soil during installation, recover faster, and make for a cleaner field finish.
Smooth Trenches Left Behind
Our process leaves your fields level and tidy — no deep ruts or rough spots to fix before getting back to work.
Tapped Tees = Smaller Connection Holes
Tapped tees allow for compact connections between laterals and mains. Smaller holes mean less disruption and a more secure system.
Markers Installed at Every Outlet
We install visible outlet markers so you can easily locate and access the system for maintenance, upgrades, or future expansion.
Built with Farmers in Mind
At Van Bree Infrastructure, we understand that drainage isn't just about pipes in the ground — it’s about getting more from every acre. We combine design expertise, modern GPS technology, and a hands-on approach to deliver drainage solutions that support your long-term success.
FARM DRAINAGE PROJECTS
FARM TILING
Project Date: November 2024
Van Bree's skilled teams specialize in farm tiling and farm drainage. Here, our team is despooling and installing an 8-inch drainage main (the foundation of any effective drainage system) with minimal disruption to the cover crop. These mains are the first and longest runs of tile installed in a farm drainage system. They collect water from lateral connections and guide it to the outlet, effectively draining excess water from the field. By prioritizing soil health and using precise installation techniques, we ensure farmland stays productive while protecting the integrity of the cover crop during the off-season.
Field Drainage Installation
Project Date: April 2025
Helping Farmers Prepare for the Season with Reliable Drainage Solutions
The Van Bree Farm Tile team helps Southern Ontario farmers prepare their fields for growing season by installing subsurface drainage systems that support healthier soil conditions.
Drainage tile helps carry excess water away from the field. By improving water management and creating more stable soil, drainage tile can support better crop yields - especially in the face of unpredictable spring weather.
With specialized equipment and a team experienced in agricultural drainage, Van Bree ensures that each system is built to meet the needs of the land and the season ahead.