A lot of Tri-State yards sit on dense clay soil that drains slowly. After a hard rain, water has nowhere to go, and you end up with soggy spots, dead grass, and sometimes water creeping toward the foundation.
Start with grade, not gadgets
Before adding any drains, the ground needs to slope away from your home. Re-grading the soil so water naturally runs away from the foundation solves a surprising number of drainage problems on its own.
When you need more
- French drains to intercept and route water away from low spots.
- Dry wells to collect and slowly release runoff into the ground.
- Downspout extensions to carry roof water well clear of the foundation.
- Channel drains for driveways and patios that pool.
What not to do
Simply filling low spots with topsoil usually traps the problem rather than solving it. Effective drainage gives the water a planned path off your property, and that takes proper grading and the right system for your lot.
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