DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS
French drains, channel drains, and custom grading to eliminate standing water.
Standing water after rain isn't just a nuisance. It damages foundations, drowns roots, and breeds mosquitoes. We design and install French drains, channel drains, dry creek beds, and surface drains matched to your lot's grade and soil. Every project starts with a walk of your property, where we map where the water is coming from, where it's collecting, and where it needs to go. Then we build a system that moves it there permanently. No more puddles, no more soggy spots, no more water against the foundation.
WHAT WE SEE IN THE FIELD
If any of these sound familiar, it's time to call.
Standing Water That Won't Drain
"Puddles in the yard more than 24 hours after rain stops"
North Texas clay drains slowly, but standing water past a day means the grade or soil can't move water out. We install French drains, catch basins, or regrade low spots to give water somewhere to go, permanently.
Water Pooling Against Your Foundation
"Wet soil touching the slab or water tracking the foundation line after storms"
This is the biggest drainage issue we see in North Texas, and the most expensive to ignore. Water against the foundation causes clay to expand unevenly, leading to cracks, sticking doors, and shifting slabs. We route water away from the foundation with French drains and downspout extensions before it becomes a major repair bill.
Visible Erosion
"Soil washing away along fence lines or where downspouts discharge"
Active erosion means water is moving where it shouldn't and gaining velocity. We map the water path, slow it with catch basins and proper grading, and redirect the flow into a dry creek bed or drain line that disperses it safely.
Soggy, Spongy Grass
"Specific areas stay wet between rains while the rest of the yard is dry"
Soggy spots usually mean groundwater is collecting in a low pocket or the subsoil has poor drainage. We install a French drain at the wet spot, route it to a discharge point, and restore the grass, the area dries out within a week.
Water Entering Garage Or Low Doorways
"Water pooling at the garage door threshold during heavy rain"
This is both a drainage and a hardscape problem. We install channel drains at garage entries and driveway edges, connect them to underground piping, and carry the water safely past the house to a discharge area away from the foundation.
Downspouts Dumping Against The House
"Downspouts discharge right next to the foundation instead of away from it"
Gutter downspouts should carry water at least 6 feet away from the foundation, most builder installs fall way short. We extend downspouts into underground piping connected to pop-up emitters or French drains so the water ends up where it belongs, not at the footing.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY JOB
No hidden fees. No surprises. Here's exactly what's covered.
On-site grade and drainage assessment
Custom drainage plan with water flow mapping
French drain, channel drain, or surface drain installation
Proper slope grading and soil work
Downspout rerouting where needed
Clean-out access points for maintenance
Post-install drainage test
HOW WE DO IT
Grade Assessment
We map your lot's elevation, identify where water enters, where it collects, and where it needs to exit, accounting for North Texas clay soil behavior.
Drainage Plan
We design a custom solution, French drains, channel drains, catch basins, or regrading, based on the water volume and your property's specific layout.
Install
Our crew excavates, sets proper slope grades, lays pipe and gravel, installs catch basins, and connects everything to a proper discharge point.
Test & Verify
We flood-test the entire system to confirm water moves where it should, check flow rates at discharge points, and replace sod over all trenched areas.
REAL RESULTS FROM REAL NEIGHBORS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
If water pools in your yard for more than 24 hours after rain, if you see erosion along fence lines or foundations, or if your soil stays soggy between rains, you need drainage work. Foundation damage from poor drainage is one of the most expensive home repairs in North Texas.
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects and redirects groundwater. A surface drain (catch basin) collects standing water from the surface through a grate. We often use both together for the best results.
It really depends on your lot. A simple 30-foot French drain is a straightforward job. A full-yard drainage system with multiple catch basins and 100+ feet of pipe is more involved. We'll come out, map how water actually flows on your property, and give you a written estimate before any work starts. Call us to set it up.
There's always some disruption, we're digging trenches. But we minimize it by planning efficient routes and replacing sod when we're done. Your yard typically recovers fully within 3–4 weeks during growing season.
Absolutely. It's one of the most expensive problems homeowners face in North Texas. Our heavy clay soil expands when saturated and contracts when dry. Water pooling against your foundation causes uneven expansion that leads to cracks, sticking doors, and shifting slabs. A proper drainage system that moves water away from the foundation is far cheaper than foundation repair, which is one of the biggest repair bills a homeowner can face in North Texas.
Most residential drainage projects on your own property do not require a permit in the cities we serve, Little Elm, Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, and surrounding areas. However, if the project involves tying into a city storm drain or altering drainage easements, a permit may be required. We check local requirements for your specific city before starting work.
WE KNOW THIS SOIL, THIS WATER, THIS WEATHER
North Texas drainage problems come down to one thing: black clay soil. Clay holds water instead of absorbing it, which means every lot needs a drainage solution designed around how this soil actually behaves. Generic templates fail fast here.
WHAT ELSE WE DO
Sprinkler Repair & Maintenance
Same-day diagnosis and repair for broken heads, leaks, and controller issues.
Smart Controllers
WiFi-enabled Rachio, Rain Bird, and Hunter controllers that cut water waste.
Winterization
Full compressed-air blowout to protect your system from North Texas freezes.
Spring Startup
Full system activation, every head inspected, controller updated, coverage verified.
NEED DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS?
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