Drainage
Drainage Solutions
“Water collects after rain.”
Find where the water wants to go—then give it a better route.
Standing water, soggy turf, and washed-out beds usually have a simple cause and a less simple fix. Every drainage project starts with a careful look at your photos and, when needed, a visit—because the right answer depends on your slope, soil, and downspouts.
What’s included
- Downspout extensions & burial
- Carry roof water away from the foundation and release it somewhere it can soak in or flow off.
- French & surface drains
- Collect water where it gathers and move it to a better outlet.
- Regrading near the house
- Shape soil so it falls away from your foundation instead of toward it.
- Dry creek beds & splash zones
- Handsome, low-maintenance channels for areas that will always see water.
Common options
- Buried downspout lines with pop-up emitters
- French drains and channel drains
- Catch basins
- Regrading and soil amendment
- Rock-lined dry creek beds
What affects the price
- How water moves across your property
- Length and depth of any drain lines
- Where water can legally and practically be released
- Soil, roots, and buried utilities
- Access for equipment
- Restoration of turf and beds afterward
We don’t publish “starting at” prices. Your estimate is built from your project’s real details.
Not included
- Basement or crawlspace waterproofing
- Structural foundation repair
- Work requiring a licensed engineer’s design
- Stormwater changes that affect neighboring properties without approval
Photos that help
Five minutes with your phone saves a site visit.
Drainage is always reviewed by a person first. We’ll look at your photos, ask any follow-up questions, and schedule an on-site assessment if the fix depends on what we can’t see.
- 01Where the water collects—ideally during or right after rain
- 02Each downspout near the problem and where it empties
- 03A wide shot showing the slope of the yard
- 04Any existing drains, grates, or pipe outlets
- 05The nearest street, ditch, or curb
How each drainage request is handled
- Drainage problemReviewed by a person
Questions about drainage
Why can’t you price drainage instantly?
Two yards with the same puddle can need very different fixes. A quick review keeps you from paying for the wrong solution—and keeps us honest about what will actually work.
Is it best to take photos while it’s raining?
If you can do it safely, yes. Photos during or just after a storm show us exactly where water travels. Dry-weather photos still help.
Will you need to visit?
Often, yes. Most drainage projects benefit from a short on-site assessment to check slope and outlets. We’ll tell you after reviewing your photos.
Drainage across Greater Raleigh
Raleigh · Cary · Apex · Wake Forest · Garner · Holly Springs · Fuquay-Varina
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Ready when you are, Raleigh.
Describe your project now and we’ll follow up as Spring 2027 scheduling opens. No account, no commitment.