Drainage solution guide
Subsurface Drainage Systems
Subsurface drainage addresses water moving through saturated soil below the surface. French drains and drainage tile are common examples, but they are not appropriate for every wet-yard problem.
What this type of work does
Subsurface drainage addresses water moving through saturated soil below the surface. French drains and drainage tile are common examples, but they are not appropriate for every wet-yard problem.
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.