Yard Drainage Solutions

Proper yard drainage is an important aspect of keeping water out of your home and basement. If water is not properly directed away from your homes foundation or crawl space it can build up in the soil surrounding it. This moisture buildup leads to a buildup in what is called hydrostatic pressure. This pressure can cause cracks in your foundation's walls and will eventually cause the walls to bow or water to seep in through cracks in the floor or walls. Our team of expert waterproofers has the knowledge and experience to help keep your basement dry. We install a variety of products including French drains and downspout extensions to help direct the water away from your home.

Warning Signs of Poor Yard Drainage

Our experts have over 20 years of experience helping homeowners solve yard drainage and waterproofing issues. We have compiled a list of some of the warning signs of poor yard drainage below. Make sure to keep an eye out for any of these issues as it may cause further foundation issues if left unattended.

• You have large puddles of water around your front or backyard after a heavy rain
• There is water sitting on the foundation of your home after a heavy rain
• There are large divots or deformations underneath your downspouts that retain water
• The soil and grass around your home is often squishy or moist for long periods of time
• Your have bowed or leaning basement walls

Yard Grading and Downspout Extensions

The process of installing proper yard drainage systems can often mean that the grading of your yard, or the angle that the yard slopes away from your home, needs to be adjusted. If the water around your home is not being properly directed away from your foundation the water can seep into the soil surrounding your foundation and cause foundation cracks and bowed walls. Often times yard grading is going to consist of the excavation of parts of your yard to achieve the proper grade. Another solution that can help with yard drainage is the installation of downspout extensions. These extensions are added to the original downspouts around your home and allow for the water to be directed further away from your home than the normal downspouts would allow.

You can trust our experts at Stay Dry Waterproofing to help you keep water from entering your home. Our experts will ensure that your yard drainage system will stand the test of time and keep water directed away from your home for longer.

Our Yard Drainage Solutions

Below you will find a description of some of the systems we use to keep water from saturating the ground around your foundation. Each of these applications has its own uses and are beneficial to different types of foundations and yards. Take a look below to learn more about the systems we use to protect your home.

French Drains

Yard drainage systems are frequently known as French drains or drain tile. These trenches are strategically placed in your yard to take standing water or drain water away from your property and down to a street or a storm sewer. As yard drain contractors we offer the best products in the industry, and we know what type of drain to install in the appropriate area of your yard so that you get maximum results with minimal inconvenience to you.

Downspout Extensions

Downspout Extensions are a vital component of your home’s gutter drain system. They take the excess water away from your home’s foundation by draining it towards a hill, a sewer, or the street. When the downspout drain lines have become clogged, or if they have collapsed, a downspout replacement may be in order. Our yard drainage specialists will be able to determine which of our services will be able to keep you dry and safe, and we will also give you a free estimate for those services!

Profesisonal Yard Drainage Installation

Whether you have noticed water seeping into your basement or a bowed foundation wall, it is important that you take every step to protect your home. Often times installing a yard drainage system as a precautionary method for keeping water out of your basement can prevent future foundation issues altogether. You should always trust a reliable yard drainage and basement waterproofing company to preform these jobs for you. Our team has years of on the job knowledge helping families protect their home from basement flooding and other foundation issues. Contact us today to learn more about how installing a yard drainage system can protect your foundation from flooding.