Keep outlets and gutters clear
Clogged gutters and blocked drain outlets are the most common reason drainage stops working.
Standing water, soggy lawns and wet basements, fixed at the source.
North Jersey’s clay soil holds water. Add downspouts dumping next to the foundation and a yard that slopes the wrong way, and you get puddles that won’t drain, dead grass and wet basements.
We find where the water comes from and where it can go, then build the right fix: regrading, French drains, downspout extensions or dry wells.
Every step, so you know what you’re getting and why it’s done that way.
We watch where water collects and test how the yard slopes.
Water needs somewhere to go: a lower part of the property, a dry well or another legal outlet.
Sloped at least about 1% (1/8 inch per foot) so water flows on its own.
Filter fabric, clean drainage stone and perforated pipe that collects water along the whole run.
Covered with stone or topsoil and seed or sod.
A 2 to 4-person crew with a mini excavator or trencher. Most residential drains take 1 to 3 days.
Simple things you can do between visits, including how and when to water.
Clogged gutters and blocked drain outlets are the most common reason drainage stops working.
Walk the yard after heavy rain to make sure water is moving where it should.
Avoid planting trees with aggressive roots directly over drain lines.
We measure, talk through options and send an exact written price. No obligation, and nothing is added later without your OK.
Get My Free QuoteA trench with a perforated pipe surrounded by stone and fabric. Water seeps in along the whole length and flows away to a safe outlet.
Usually the ground slopes toward the foundation or downspouts drain right next to it. The ground should drop about 6 inches over the first 10 feet away from the house.
Often it helps a lot when the water comes from the yard surface. Water coming through the foundation itself may also need a waterproofing contractor.
Payments, card security, visits & account questions → Help Center
An outdoor room built from the base up, so it stays flat for decades.
Learn moreWalls engineered to hold the hill, with the drainage behind them that most walls are missing.
Learn moreCurb appeal that stands up to cars, snow plows and salt.
Learn moreTell us about your property. We’ll visit, measure, and send you one exact price for the whole season. No obligation.