Standing water in your backyard can lead to wet shoes at best and foundational damage at worst. Installing a drainage system suited to your needs, location and space will protect your home and keep your lawn dry. By diverting water from your house’s foundation, you’ll maintain your yard and prevent ongoing damage.
If you spot any of the following issues, your drainage system likely needs improvement:
Inspect your yard and drainage systems to determine the cause of these symptoms, which can include:
Drainage Masters LLC can help fix your wet lawn and prevent ongoing issues when you reach out with your symptoms.
You can add the following features to your yard to encourage water flow:
French drain systems are trenches in the ground that use a perforated pipe to remove water from an area. The pipe is covered with gravel, allowing excess water to trickle into the pipe.
A French drain adds visual appeal to gardens, yards and walkways while moving water away from your home. The setup works in tight spaces for exterior water removal.
A swale is a shallow ditch that captures rainwater runoff and diverts it from problematic areas. These natural tools allow you to redirect water while enhancing your yard’s appearance. Landscaping for poor drainage offers a more natural solution for diverting water away from your home’s foundation.
Swales are ideal for homes with existing slopes and plenty of space to direct the water away from your home naturally.
Some drainage solutions for sloped yards involve grading and moving soil and vegetation around, so the water naturally moves away from your home. While many companies and homeowners grade lawns, we have a unique approach. We layer the soil for proper water flow to protect your foundation, promote a healthy lawn and remove muddy spots.
A dry well is an underground vessel that collects and disperses water safely. This system allows water to penetrate the ground rather than sit on the surface, saving you from puddles and mud. Professionals can install the plastic or concrete well underground and fill it with rocks or gravel, allowing water to seep away from your home.
Combined with roofing solutions, dry wells remove water from your property to a safe location. If you have an established gutter system, a dry well could be a good fit for your home.
Catch basins collect water and channel it into an existing rain drain or another system. This drainage solution directs water right to underground pipes to prevent water accumulation. Catch basins are great for low-sitting areas, but they also require permits if you drain into the storm system in your area. Drainage Masters LLC offers a patent-pending steel sediment-trapping catch basin, which helps pipes stay clear of debris.
Extending downspouts can move water from your home without adding drainage material. If your gutters drain along your home, adding an extender is a more cost-effective option that moves water away from the foundation.
After implementing a drainage system that works for your yard, the following step is ongoing maintenance. Some basic ways to maintain your drainage system include:
Maintaining your yard and creating a safe outdoor space is easy with a partner. The team at Drainage Masters LLC is here to help you with drainage solutions for your home.
Need help with standing water on your lawn? Request an estimate today for our professional drainage solutions!
