A French drain is a trench in the ground with a perforated pipe. The pipe is covered with stone or gravel, allowing excess water to trickle through the gravel into the pipe. These subsurface systems collect and channel excess saturation and water from your foundation, lawn areas, and landscaping, preventing pooling and potential water damage. The beautiful stone or gravel surface also adds visual appeal to a garden, and we can widen these systems to create a functional gravel pathway.
Lawn Water Removal
Drainage Masters LLC offers outstanding and affordable lawn drainage solutions. As one of the best yard drainage contractors in Portland and Vancouver, we provide various drainage solutions to drain your water worries away. We’ve been in the industry for more than two decades and have accumulated an impressive list of happy clients — have a look at their feedback. When you rely on us for quality draining solutions, we’ll offer you the same caliber of service.
The Importance of a Drainage System
To decide if your property needs a lawn drainage system, consider the benefits of these systems. A quality lawn drainage solution:
- Removes standing water: Standing water and a soggy lawn can be unsightly, attract mosquitoes, and create an unsafe, slippery surface. Lawn drainage solutions can effectively remove pools of water so you can enjoy your garden.
- Safeguards your home: Insufficient draining can cause water to seep through the cracks of your foundation, causing structural damage to your building.
- Mitigates soil erosion: A good lawn drainage system ensures flowing water does not displace your landscape soil. Erosion harms your landscaping and can also compromise your home’s foundation.
- Keeps plants healthy: Drainage systems prevent excessive water from removing important nutrients your plants need to grow. Good draining also ensures your plants remain firmly rooted.
Signs of Yard Drainage Problems
Look out for the following indicators of yard drainage problems:
- Water pools in your yard after a rainstorm.
- Your lawn stays wet for more than 24 to 48 hours after a watering session or moderate rain.
- You see erosion lines and marks, a visual sign of drainage issues.
- You notice fungi growth, common in gardens with inadequate drainage and excessive moisture
Drainage Solutions by Drainage Masters LLC
Drainage Masters LLC offers expert drainage solutions so you can enjoy a dry, worry-free yard. From water pools to erosion, our technicians masterfully deal with these issues by installing the following solutions:
Retaining walls help keep water from damaging your landscape and home. They provide a strong base to hold soil up and water back. Besides controlling water flow, they offer more flat surfaces for garden beds or walkways, and their beauty elevates outdoor spaces.
Our layered yard systems go beyond basic grading to ensure your property has the optimal foundation for healthy drainage. When you allow us to grade and install our layered yard system, you can enjoy:
- A protected foundation: Proper grading channels water away from your home, safeguarding your foundation from costly water damage.
- Healthy lawns: Effective drainage promotes optimal moisture levels, leading to thriving lawns.
- No more mud: Say goodbye to muddy patches caused by poor drainage.
Catch basins collect unwanted water in your yard, driveway, or patio and channel it safely into your existing rain drain system or a different appropriate destination. This system consists of a concrete box, or basin, set into the ground with a grate on top, allowing water to flow through the grate into the basin. Additionally, our patent pending steel catch basins act as sediment traps, preventing leaves and other debris from clogging your storm drain or sewer system and provide a way to easily maintain your piping system.
Swales are natural, shallow ditches that capture rainwater runoff from your roof, driveway, or other paved areas. Instead of rushing off your property and causing erosion, the water collects in the swale and flows away from problematic areas. This cost-effective runoff solution is easy to install and incorporate into any garden. They are a great and inexpensive option to drain large areas such as pastures and farm areas.
Book a Free, No-Obligation Estimate
The experienced technicians at Drainage Masters LLC enjoy the challenge of creating and installing solutions that target your yard’s unique challenges. Contact us online today to request a free estimate for an individual drainage solution so you can make the most of your garden beds and lawn. You can also call our Vancouver office at 360-690-1261 or our Portland office at 971-298-8265.