Standing Water in the Yard? Drainage Issues?

Is there water pooling in your yard that you can’t seem to get rid of? Do you have a drainage issue and no idea where to begin fixing it? Standing water in your yard can be a real problem. Beyond being unsightly, excess water can cause plants and grass to become waterlogged and not grow properly. It can lead to problems with your home’s foundation. A soggy lawn can be a breeding […]

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Divert Water in the Yard – French Drain Installation: Wet Yard Solution

You may need a French drain if you have water pooling in your yard after a rain or a soggy yard that never seems to dry. A French drain will help divert water away from your foundation and your yard. Here’s how they work: Water always flows downhill, and by the easiest route possible. That is the basic concept behind a French drain, a slightly sloped trench filled with washed gravel […]

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Things We Do When Installing a French Drain

We take special care when installing a French Drain in your yard. Before we start we will lay down boards and plywood. Your yard is already wet, so you don’t need a bigger mess! All French drains have a filter cloth sock, wrapped around the pipe. This prevents clogging. Our hand dug drain trench is on average 12″ wide. Out depth starts at 12″!

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Drainage Problem? You May Need a French Drain?

Are wet areas in your lawn causing it to stay mushy and/or spongy? If so, you may need a French Drain. Here are some questions you can answer to decide if you have a drainage problem: 1. Is there standing water after a rain which takes several days to go away? 2. Do you have dying grass where the water stayed too long during the Winter months? 3. Are there low […]

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