Water goes somewhere. Better it is where you chose.
Standing water in the lawn. A soggy corner that never dries. Water running toward the house instead of away from it.
Drainage problems rarely fix themselves, and they quietly damage everything around them — the patio, the plantings, and eventually the foundation. The fix is usually cheaper than what it prevents.
What we install
The right answer depends on where the water is coming from, so we work that out before proposing anything.
French drains
Buried perforated pipe that collects water and carries it somewhere it can go.
Catch basins
Surface drains for the spot in the yard that always puddles.
Downspout extensions
Roof water moved properly away from the foundation instead of dumped beside it.
Re-grading
Reshaping the ground so water leaves the property on its own.
Dry wells
Underground storage for cases where there is nowhere obvious to send the water.
Drainage built into hardscape
Handled during a patio or wall build rather than after it starts failing.
Signs you have a drainage problem
Any one of these is worth a look. Two or more usually means water is already doing damage you cannot see.
- Puddles that sit for more than a day after rain
- A basement or crawlspace that smells damp after storms
- Moss, bare patches or dying grass in the same spot every year
- Mulch or soil washing across a walkway
- Pavers or a patio settling unevenly
- Water pooling against the foundation after a heavy downpour
Drainage questions
Why is water pooling in my yard?
Usually grading, compacted soil, or roof water being dumped in one place. We come out and work out which before proposing anything.
Will a French drain fix a wet basement?
Often, when the water is coming from surface runoff and grading. Sometimes the answer is downspouts and re-grading instead, which is cheaper. We tell you which.
How disruptive is the work?
Trenching does disturb lawn, and we restore what we open up. Most residential drainage jobs are one to three days.
Can drainage be done at the same time as a patio?
Yes, and it should be. Water is the main thing that destroys hardscape, so handling it during the build is cheaper than fixing it afterwards.
Is this something I can put off?
Water damage compounds. A wet spot in the lawn is inconvenient; the same water working under a patio or against a foundation gets expensive.
What areas do you serve?
Reading, West Chester and the surrounding Southeastern PA area, including Berks, Chester, Lancaster and Montgomery counties.
Show us where the water sits.
We will come out after rain if that helps, work out where it is coming from, and tell you what actually fixes it.
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