French drains, grading, catch basins
Fix the soggy spots in your yard
Standing water kills lawns, breeds mosquitoes and can reach your foundation. Describe the problem in 2 minutes and local drainage contractors get back to you.
- Free, no obligation: you decide whether to follow up.
- No more than 3 professional(s), matched to the service and your area: no mass solicitation.
- Your contact details are shared only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Describe your project
About 2 minutes Free No obligation
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100% freefor you, no obligation
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2 minutesto describe your project
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Up to 3 pro(s)from your area
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Protected datashared only with your consent
Your situation
What is the problem?
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Water stands in the yard after rain
A French drain or catch basins collect it and carry it to a safe outlet.
French drain or yard drain
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Water flows toward the house
Regrading so the soil slopes away from the foundation is often the first fix.
Grading and regrading
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Downspouts dump water at the foundation
Buried downspout lines carry roof water away from the house.
French drain or yard drain
Simple and transparent
How it works
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You describe your project
Service, location, timeline and a few details. The request is free for you.
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We review the request
An incomplete or inconsistent request may need more details or may not be shared.
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No more than 3 professional(s)
With your consent, the request is offered to verified professionals serving your area. They pay to access it.
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You choose freely
Professionals contact you directly. You are under no obligation to accept any quote.
Full transparency
This service is free for the person making the request. It is paid for by professionals: they pay to access requests that match their skills and service area. A request is shared with no more than 3 professional(s), and only if you agreed. We do not perform the services shown ourselves and do not recommend one professional over another.
Why use our service
One request, professionals from your area
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Save time
Instead of searching for and calling several companies, you describe your project once.
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Professionals near you
Your request is only offered to professionals who serve your area and offer this service.
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You stay in control
No more than 3 professional(s), no obligation to accept a quote, and your data can be deleted at any time.
Regulations
Good to know before you ask
Good drainage starts with grading that slopes away from the house and downspouts that discharge well away from the foundation. Drains then need a legal outlet: you generally cannot send concentrated water onto a neighbor's property.
Call 811 before any digging so buried utilities are marked. We do not perform the work ourselves and do not show prices.
Near you
Local pros in your city
For every state, county and city: official public figures and one free request sent to pros who serve your area.
- Yard Drainage in New York, NY
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- Yard Drainage in Philadelphia, PA
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- Yard Drainage in Fort Worth, TX
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- Yard Drainage in Charlotte, NC
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- Yard Drainage in San Francisco, CA
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- Yard Drainage in Boston, MA
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a French drain?
A trench with gravel and a perforated pipe that collects groundwater or surface water and carries it to an outlet.
Can I drain water onto my neighbor's lot?
Generally not as concentrated flow. Local rules and drainage easements apply; a contractor designs a legal outlet.
Do I need to call 811?
Yes, before any digging, so that buried utility lines are marked for free.
Ready for a dry yard?
Describe your need in 2 minutes. It's free, with no obligation.