Yard drainage & French drains in Raleigh · Durham · Chapel Hill, NC
Your local Drain Designs specialists address wet yards, crawlspaces and basements at the source, with custom-designed systems and a transferable lifetime warranty option.
A local owner, not a call center.
Rob West
Rob started as a laborer with Drain Designs more than eight years ago and worked his way up to become the company's first franchisee. He has designed and installed drainage systems across the Triangle for nearly a decade, and this business has been a life changer for his family.
What Raleigh homeowners ask us first
Why does my Raleigh yard stay wet?
Triangle-area clay soils and fast new-construction grading leave many lots with poor infiltration and runoff aimed at the house.
A Drain Designs system intercepts that water with the right combination of French drains, American Drains, downspout piping, and grading, then moves it to a safe discharge point before it reaches your lawn or foundation.
How much does yard drainage cost in Raleigh?
Every system is custom-designed, so pricing depends on run length, depth, soil, and where the water can discharge. You get a written, itemized quote after an on-site assessment.
Assessments are scheduled case by case. Systems that qualify carry our transferable lifetime warranty option, which stays with the home when you sell.
Serving Raleigh and surrounding communities
- Local phone
- (919) 545-7771
- National line
- 1-800-DRAINAGE (800-372-4624)
- Assessment
- On-site diagnosis by an experienced Drainage Technician, then a written quote
- Communities served
- RaleighDurhamChapel HillCaryApexMorrisvilleWake ForestCarrboroHillsboroughKnightdaleWendellZebulon
- Local blog
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- Reviews
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Systems built for Raleigh conditions
American Drain System
Our patented, clog-resistant alternative to the French drain, with the transferable lifetime warranty option.
French drains
Improved versions of the classic, including surface/French hybrids for lawns that flood from above and below.
Downspout & gutter drainage
Underground piping that gets roof water away from the foundation instead of dumping it beside it.
Crawlspace & basement waterproofing
Manage moisture under the house that drives mold, rot, and pests.
Sump pumps
Correctly sized, correctly discharged. The backstop for the lowest point of the system.
Yard drainage repair
Diagnosis and repair of failed or clogged systems other contractors installed.
Real Drain Designs systems
Drain Designs of Raleigh-Durham, in our own words
Drain Designs of Greater Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill Area, NC
(919) 545-7771
We are a full-service residential & commercial drainage company serving Greater Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Area including Wake Forest, Hillsborough, Burlington, Mebane & points between.
In the Triangle area, encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, Drain Designs delivers full-service drainage solutions. Their offerings include the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of systems aimed at managing rainwater and stormwater runoff, addressing issues such as wet basements, crawl spaces, and flooded yards.
We design, install, maintain and repair drainage systems to manage rain-water / stormwater runoff. We have innovative & patented solutions for wet basements and crawl spaces, flooded yards, lawns and landscaping with standing water, foundations damaged by a poor drain system, as well as driveways, sidewalks and walkways. We also repair and improve existing systems.
Rob West – Rob West, owner of Drain Designs of the Triangle (919) 545-7771
This business has been a life changer for Rob West and his family. Rob Is a Drainage Superstar who started as a laborer for Drain Designs over 8 years ago. He was our first franchisee.
Once I got set up to franchise, I started bugging him about being his own boss. Finally he caved and said he’d give it a try. I set him up with a small franchise in Hillsborough, NC. He saw the opportunity and began negotiating to get more territory. He soon talked me into part of Durham and later on the vast majority of my original Triangle
NC area. I think we both agree that we couldn’t have made a better choice.
Our impeccable reputation & many years of experience in the industry
mean that you can be confident in our quality & professionalism.”
~Kevin Kondas | Founder of Drain Designs
Each of our franchise locations is staffed by experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality, long-lasting drainage solutions to meet the specific needs of their communities.
Local drainage problems we address in Raleigh-Durham
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Read more →What Raleigh-Durham homeowners say
Robert West and his team at Drain Designs LLC in Cary are AMAZING. I have hired many contractors to work on the four homes that I have owned in three different states during three decades. I know an excellent contractor when I see one and Drain Designs LLC checked off all of my boxes for quality work.. Robert and his team were professional, timely, skilled and wonderful to work with. Best of all is that they made my swamp of a yard turn into a lush, green paradise! (I have included a photo of my back yard when Drain Designs arrived and the same area two months later.) My home in New Jersey survived Hurricane Sandy and a Category F3 Tornado hopped over my home in Texas. I know storms and I only hire the best to work on my investments. Drain Design LLC is definitely the best!
My problem: my yard is the neighborhood drain… literally. I live on the downside of a hill. The yard was suffering from rivers of run off and scouring such that we were losing grass and soil. I had “typical” French drains installed two years ago and they did absolutely nothing towards solving the problem. The process: Robert came out and did a very thoughtful assessment. Measured areas of water collection, slope etc and provided us a detailed estimate. He patiently went through the details answering all our questions. The installation: Robert and crew showed up on time and went right to work. They were professional, ultra polite and very skilled. When complete you could hardly tell they were there … except of course we had new drains!! The Results: Bottom line – We have grass again!!! The drains did exactly as advertised and completely solved our erosion and surface water issues. In fact, we are calling Robert back to look at doing more drains in another area. Finally we have peace of mind as the water issues are solved.
Raleigh drainage questions, answered
How much does yard drainage cost in Raleigh?
Every Drain Designs system is custom-designed, so pricing depends on the length of the run, depth, soil conditions, and where the water can legally discharge. After an on-site assessment in Raleigh, you receive a written, itemized quote. Assessments are scheduled case by case; diagnostic work needed for an accurate quote (drain scoping, laser-level surveying) may carry an hourly charge, explained up front.
Why does my Raleigh yard stay wet?
Triangle-area clay soils and fast new-construction grading leave many lots with poor infiltration and runoff aimed at the house. A custom-designed drainage system intercepts that water and moves it to a safe discharge point before it reaches your lawn or foundation.
What areas around Raleigh do you serve?
Our Raleigh team serves Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Carrboro and surrounding communities. If you're nearby, call (919) 545-7771 and we'll confirm coverage.
What's the difference between a French drain and the American Drain?
The American Drain is Drain Designs' patented upgrade to the traditional French drain, engineered to capture more water and resist the clogging that causes ordinary French drains to fail. It's available with a transferable lifetime warranty option that stays with the home.
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