Do I Need a French Drain or a Catch Basin?

Home The easiest way to decide between a French drain and a catch basin is to watch where the water is. If rainwater runs across the surface and collects in one low spot, a catch basin may be the better collection point. If the puddles disappear but the soil stays soft and saturated for days, […]

Can a French Drain Fix a Soggy Lawn?

Home A soggy lawn is usually a sign that water is not moving through or away from the property the way it should. Sometimes the problem is obvious, like a low spot that fills after every storm. Other times the yard just stays wet for days, even when there is no standing water left on […]

Why Does Water Run Into My Garage When It Rains?

Home Water running into a garage during heavy rain is usually a drainage problem, not a garage problem. We see this often on homes where the driveway slopes toward the garage, where runoff is being concentrated from the roof or yard, or where the drainage near the garage simply cannot keep up with the amount […]