Services

Drainage services that address the cause, not the symptom

Design, installation, repair and maintenance of rainwater and stormwater drainage systems for homes and commercial properties across NC, OH and PA.

What we do

Our Drainage Protection Services

Custom Diagnostic & Design

Custom Diagnostic & Design

We find where your water is coming from, then design a drainage plan around your home, yard and budget.

French drain versus the patented American Drain: water trickles into a French drain, which is prone to silt buildup and hard to access, while the American Drain structural trench takes in water through the top and sides and carries it out a teal PVC outlet

French Drains & Foundation Drainage

How French drains work, why most fail, and how our PVC French drains compare with the patented American Drain.

Downspouts tied into underground teal PVC drain lines with white cleanout caps at a brick home

Gutter Downspout Extensions

Underground smooth-wall PVC downspout systems that carry roof water well away from your foundation.

Custom Drainage Services

Custom Drainage Services

Downspout piping, American Drains, French drains and hardscape drainage, designed to work as one system.

French drain trench with filter fabric, washed stone and perforated solid PVC pipe

Drainage System Assessment

Testing, inspection and diagnostics for existing drains, with a written plan for what to repair or improve.

Yard Drainage Repair

Yard Drainage Repair

Diagnosis and repair of clogged or failed yard drains, including systems other contractors installed.

Flooded Yard Solutions

Flooded Yard Solutions

Find the source of standing water, capture it, and carry it to a better place before it damages your yard.

Commercial Drainage Management

Commercial Drainage Management

Drainage design and installation for commercial properties, HOAs and multi-unit communities.

Trough Drain Installation

Trough Drain Installation

Trough and channel drains that catch water right at the edge of driveways, patios and walkways.

World’s Best Gutter Alternative

The American Drain as a ground-level alternative to gutters, collecting roof runoff and carrying it away underground.

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New Home Construction Drainage

New Home Construction Drainage

Install drainage during construction, when it can cost about a third of adding it after concrete and landscaping.

Stair-step cracks in a block basement wall and a settled support post, the kind of foundation damage that poor drainage can cause

Foundation Damage Prevention

Move water away from the foundation so it can’t build pressure against walls or shift the soil underneath.

Technician installing patented American Drain basement waterproofing panels along a foundation wall

Basement Waterproofing

Foundation drains, sump systems and downspout piping that keep water away from basement walls.

Cutaway of a sealed basement sump basin with a footing drain feeding it and a discharge line carrying water away from the house

Sump Pumps

Correctly sized sump systems for basements and low areas where there isn’t enough fall to drain by gravity.

New Installation, Improvements & Maintenance

New Installation, Improvements & Maintenance

New systems, upgrades to existing drains, and maintenance that keeps them testable and flowing.

Related

Not sure which service you need?

Start from the symptom. Our problems we address guide walks through the nine most common residential drainage failures and the address for each, or request an on-site assessment and we will diagnose it for you.

Problems we solve

Start with the problem you see

Every service we offer starts with a drainage problem. Pick the one that looks like your property to see what causes it and how we improve it.

Neighbor Runoff

Water flowing from neighboring properties can damage your yard and foundation.

How we improve it →

Water in Yard

Water accumulating in the yard causes messy mud, attracts/ breeds mosquitoes and damages grass.

How we improve it →

Water In Planter Area

Water collecting in planter areas near your home can cause foundation issues including basement/ crawlspace flooding and cracking walls.

How we improve it →

Ponding on Driveway or Patio

Water standing on driveways causes further settling, slip hazards and discoloration.

How we improve it →

Downspout Runoff

Downspouts pour an average of 250 gallons per inch of roof runoff near the foundation, often into clogged drain lines. Maintenance is key.

How we improve it →

Pool Area Drainage Problems

Water damaging/ bulging the pool liner and damaging pool patio, causing muddy water to flow into the pool, increasing mosquitoes.

How we improve it →

Patio Flooding

Water pooling around patios, retaining walls and other structures causes settling and unevenness.

How we improve it →

Water in Basement or Crawl Space

Water accumulating near your home’s foundation and seeping into the basement or crawl space, driving mold, wood rot and poor air quality.

How we improve it →

Foundation Settlement

Water-saturated soil under footings compresses and shifts, cracking foundations and walls.

How we improve it →
Drainage assessment

Get your drainage assessment

“Protect your home & yard with expert drainage solutions.” Tired of dealing with standing water or foundation damage? Keep your home and landscape safe with our professional drainage systems: prevent water damage, reduce puddles & erosion, long-lasting solutions. Don’t wait until it’s too late – schedule your consultation today.

Each Drain Designs location is independently owned, so your request goes straight to the local team.

Or choose your location from the list

Enter your ZIP code above to open your local team’s request form, or call 1-800-DRAINAGE (800-372-4624) and we will route you.

Let your yard breathe again.

On-site drainage assessment and written quote.

Call 1-800-DRAINAGE