Send the Water Where It Belongs

No two wet yards are the same, so we don’t sell a one-size-fits-all pipe. We start with your specific property, then match the solution to the problem.

• We walk the property with you. We identify where the water is coming from and where it should go — roof runoff, a high neighboring lot, a low spot that never drains, or a downspout dumping at the foundation.
• We outline a clear scope. You get the priorities, the plan, and realistic scheduling before work starts — no surprises.
• We install it to last. Depending on the fix, that means the right aggregate (crushed stone), separation fabric where the soil calls for it, and access points so the system can be maintained later.
• We clean up completely. Trenching and grading are disruptive by nature, so we restore the surface and leave the property looking finished, not torn up.

Our work follows proven drainage practices — properly compacted bases, the right aggregate and separation fabric, and sound stormwater fundamentals for managing runoff responsibly.

Most drainage jobs use one method or a combination of a few. Here’s what each one does and when it makes sense:

• Surface grading & yard regrading. Reshaping the slope of the land so water sheds away from the house. Often the first and most important fix — you can’t out-pipe a yard that slopes the wrong way.
• French drains. A gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that intercepts groundwater and subsurface water, carrying it to a safe outlet. The go-to for soggy lawns and water migrating toward a foundation.
• Catch basins. A collection point that captures surface water from a low spot and ties it into a drainage line — ideal for the one corner that always ponds.
• Swales. A shallow, graded channel — often planted — that guides runoff along a controlled path instead of letting it sheet everywhere.
• Downspout routing & discharge management. Getting roof water out from against the foundation and carried well away from the house, where it belongs.
• Site preparation for hardscapes. Base grading and drainage before a patio or walkway goes in, so the surface doesn’t heave or shift.

The right combination depends on your soil, your grade, and where the water comes from — which is what the site visit is for.

Every drainage project is priced to the property, so we don’t quote numbers online. But a few factors drive both cost and timeline, and it helps to understand them going in:

• The size of the problem. A single downspout re-route is a very different job from regrading a whole backyard or a long French drain run.
• How far the water has to travel. The distance to a safe outlet — and whether one already exists — affects trenching and materials.
• Soil and access. Heavy clay, ledge, or a tight backyard with no equipment access all add labor, and some soils need more fabric and aggregate than others.
• Whether it’s tied to another project. Drainage bundled with a new patio or a bed renovation is often more efficient than a standalone visit, because the site is already open. Restoring the lawn or beds afterward is always part of the scope.

Timeline depends on scale and weather — a focused fix can be a day or two, while a full regrade takes longer. And because water damage only gets worse, our 24/7 emergency response can help with an active problem before the full fix is scheduled.