Drainage solution guide
Dry Wells for Yard Drainage
Dry wells temporarily hold collected water and allow it to disperse into surrounding soil where site and soil conditions make that appropriate.
What this type of work does
Dry wells temporarily hold collected water and allow it to disperse into surrounding soil where site and soil conditions make that appropriate.
When a professional may evaluate it
This type of work may be considered when the property’s symptoms and water path line up with what the system is designed to handle. A provider may need to evaluate elevations, soil, existing drains, discharge options, utilities and local rules before recommending a design.
Providers that advertise related work
Before hiring
Ask what problem the proposed work is intended to solve, where the collected water will go, what happens during heavy rainfall, and whether permits, utility locating or additional site work may be needed.