Signs you have a drainage problem
Look for these after a heavy rain.
- Puddles that stay for a day or more
- Soggy, squishy lawn spots
- Water running toward the house
- Soil washing out of beds or slopes
- Downspouts dumping water next to the foundation
Common fixes
A French drain is a trench with gravel and a pipe that collects water and carries it away. A dry well is an underground pit that holds water and lets it soak into the soil slowly. Downspout extensions or buried lines move roof water away from the house.
Sometimes the fix is simple grading, which means reshaping the soil so it slopes away from the home.
Why it matters in Bucks County
Clay soil drains slowly. Homes near creeks and the Delaware River in Yardley and nearby areas can get extra water after storms. Fixing drainage before building a patio protects that investment.
How it works
Getting help is simple. You fill out the short form on this page. We pass your request to one local landscaping company that serves your town. They call or text you to set up a visit.
At the visit, they walk your yard with you, listen to what you want, and look at things like slope, sun, soil and water flow. Then they give you a written quote. You decide if you want to move forward. There is no cost to ask.
- Step 1: Send the short form (about 1 minute).
- Step 2: A local landscaper reaches out to plan a visit.
- Step 3: You get a written quote for your yard.
- Step 4: You choose if and when to start.
Signs of a drainage problem
- Standing water a day after rain.
- Soggy lawn or moss.
- Soil washing out of beds.
- Water near the foundation or a damp basement.
Questions to ask
- What is causing the water?
- Where will the water go?
- Will this affect my neighbors?
- Is a permit needed?
- How will the lawn be repaired after?
Yard Drainage near you
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