French drains, swales, catch basins, and regrading — keeping water moving off your property instead of sitting on it.
A soggy backyard, a muddy side yard, water pooling against your patio — these problems only get worse over time. The soil compacts, the low spots get lower, and every rain cycle does a little more damage to your lawn, your landscaping, and anything built nearby.
We install French drain systems, graded swales, catch basins, and yard inlets that intercept surface water and move it to a proper outlet. When the grade itself is the problem, we recontour the yard to restore positive drainage away from structures and living areas. Every solution is sized and sloped to handle the volume your property actually sees — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Surface drainage problems take different forms. Here are the systems and techniques we use to solve them.
Perforated pipe in a gravel-filled trench that collects subsurface water and redirects it away from problem areas. Installed at proper depth and slope for reliable long-term performance.
Graded surface channels that direct runoff across open terrain to a safe discharge point. Paired with berms when needed to control flow direction on flat or complex lots.
Grated inlet boxes that collect standing water at low points and route it underground to a discharge location. Ideal for patios, driveways, and lawn areas where water collects.
Reshaping the yard to establish positive drainage away from structures, patios, and living spaces. Sometimes the simplest fix is giving water a clear path to follow.
Every drainage fix starts with understanding where the water comes from, where it goes, and where it should go instead.
We walk the yard, identify where water enters and pools, assess existing grades, and map out the drainage path that makes the most sense for your property.
French drains, swales, catch basins, regrading, or a combination — we recommend the right solution based on the water volume, soil conditions, and layout of the property.
Trenches are dug to proper depth and grade. Pipe, gravel, fabric, and basins are installed to spec. Everything is sloped and connected to a discharge point that keeps water off the property.
Trenches are backfilled and compacted. Disturbed lawn areas are regraded, seeded, or sodded. The system is tested and the site is left clean.
Yard & Surface Drainage is one part of what we do. These related services often go hand-in-hand.
Footing drains, drain tile, sump pump discharge routing, and wet basement exterior solutions.
Downspout extensions, burial, pop-up emitters, and gutter-to-drain tie-ins.
Riprap, rock armoring, silt fencing, slope stabilization, and erosion-control planting prep.
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects subsurface water and redirects it away from problem areas. Water seeps through the gravel, enters the pipe, and flows by gravity to a discharge point. It's one of the most effective solutions for yards that stay soggy after rain.
French drain costs vary based on length, depth, and site conditions. A typical residential French drain in the Roanoke Valley runs between $1,500 and $5,000. We provide a fixed quote after walking the property so there are no surprises.
A swale is a shallow, graded channel that directs surface water across your yard to a safe discharge point. Swales work well when you need to move large volumes of runoff across open areas. They're often paired with berms — low raised ridges — to keep water moving where you want it.
Chronic yard flooding usually comes down to grading, soil type, or a blocked drainage path. We evaluate the full picture — where water enters the property, where it pools, and where it needs to go. Solutions range from simple regrading to French drains, catch basins, or swale systems depending on the cause.
Most residential yard drainage projects in the Roanoke area don't require a permit. However, work that affects stormwater flow onto neighboring properties or connects to public storm systems may need approval. We'll let you know during the estimate if permits apply to your project.
Tell us about your drainage problem and we'll walk the property, find the cause, and give you a straight quote to fix it.
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