WetYard directory
Understand the options
These are categories a professional may evaluate after identifying the source and path of the water.
French drains
Subsurface collection and conveyance.
Grading
Reshaping slope so water moves appropriately.
Catch basins
Surface inlets for low spots.
Channel drains
Linear drainage for driveways and hardscapes.
Dry wells
Temporary storage and soil infiltration where suitable.
Swales and culverts
Move runoff through yards and crossings.
Downspout drainage
Route roof water away from problem areas.
Surface drainage
Collect water that stays above ground.
Subsurface drainage
Manage water moving through saturated soil.