Drainage
Yard Drainage Solutions
Yard drainage — surface drains, French drains, swales, and grading corrections that keep water off the lawn and away from the house.
About Our Yard Drainage Solutions Service
Yard drainage solves water problems out in the lawn before they reach the house. Standing water, soggy patches, and runoff that runs toward the foundation all start out on the property — and most can be corrected with the right combination of surface drains, subsurface drains, and grading. We look at how water moves across your lot and where it collects, then put drainage in place to redirect it. Good yard drainage protects the foundation, keeps the lawn usable, and prevents the slow erosion and saturation that lead to bigger problems over time.
Signs You May Need This
- Standing water in the yard after rain
- A soft, soggy lawn that takes days to dry
- Runoff channeling toward the foundation or driveway
- Erosion or bare patches where water flows
What Causes It
- Low spots with no drain path
- A lot that slopes toward the house
- Hardpan or compacted soil that won't percolate
- Downspouts and surface runoff with nowhere to go
How We Approach It
Surface drains
Catch basins and channel drains grab surface water at the low point and move it underground to an outlet.
Subsurface drains
French drains capture water moving through the soil profile and carry it off before it saturates the yard.
Grading & swales
We reshape the ground and add shallow swales so water flows around the home instead of toward it.
Things to Consider
Yard drainage usually combines more than one method — surface and subsurface drains work together, and grading ties them all together. The right mix depends on the lot shape, the soil, and where the water comes from. We design the system around how your property actually sheds (or holds) water.
Our Process
Survey
We map how water enters, collects, and exits your lot.
Design
A drainage plan of surface, subsurface, and grading work is laid out.
Install
Drains and grading are installed and tied to a clear outlet.
Finish
The lawn is restored and the drainage is tested.
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