Drainage Correction
Drainage Correction & French Drains in Dallas–Fort Worth
French drains, surface grading, and downspout solutions that stop water from pooling around your foundation and causing future movement.
Is Drainage Your Issue?
Water works slowly — then all at once
Poor drainage erodes soil support systematically. By the time it shows up as foundation damage, years of saturation cycles have already done their work. Here's what to look for:
- Water pools against the foundation after every significant rain
- Gutters discharge right next to the house with nowhere to go
- Yard or flower beds slope toward the structure, funneling runoff in
- Soil under the porch or near piers stays wet long after it rains
- Visible erosion channels forming around the perimeter
- Crawl space or low areas under the house with persistent moisture
Repairing a foundation without addressing the drainage that caused it is like patching the roof without fixing the gutters. We evaluate both together.
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Our Solutions
Designed for your property, not a template
French Drains
Trenches filled with a perforated pipe and surrounded by gravel, covered with filter cloth to keep soil out. Great for removing water that accumulates below the surface and routing it safely away from your home.
Channel Drains
Ideal when regrading isn't possible due to an existing driveway or patio. Channel drains intercept surface water at the source and carry it away without disrupting hardscape.
Surface Drains
A collection box set into the ground with a graded underground pipe removes large volumes of water that pool on top of the ground. Downspouts from your gutter system can be tied directly into these drains.
Swales
A subtle depression in your landscaping that acts like a small stream, diverting water away from the home. In high-need areas, a perforated pipe and gravel can be added to handle heavy flow.
Our Process
How drainage correction works
- 1
Find where the water goes
We look at grading, gutters and downspouts, low spots, erosion and soil moisture to see where water collects and how it reaches the foundation.
- 2
Design the right system
Based on your lot, we recommend the right mix of French drains, channel drains, surface drains or swales, and where the water should safely discharge.
- 3
Install
Trenches are dug and lined, pipe and gravel are set to a consistent slope, and downspouts are tied in where it makes sense.
- 4
Restore and check flow
Soil and landscaping are put back, and we confirm the system carries water away from the house.
FAQ
Drainage Correction questions
What's the difference between a French drain and a surface drain?
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that collects water below the surface. A surface drain uses a catch basin to collect water that pools on top of the ground and pipes it away. Many properties need a combination of the two.
How should the ground slope around my house?
Soil should fall away from the foundation. The residential building code calls for the grade to drop at least 6 inches within the first 10 feet from the house where site conditions allow. If water runs toward your walls when it rains, the grading needs attention.
I already had foundation repair — do I still need drainage correction?
Often, yes. Piers stabilize the house, but water collecting against the foundation keeps the surrounding soil moving. Drainage problems left unaddressed can also void foundation warranties, including ours.
Will installing drains tear up my yard?
There is some digging, but trenches are narrow and we backfill, replace soil and clean up before we leave. Channel drains can often be installed along driveways and patios without regrading the whole yard.
More answers on our foundation repair FAQ, and full coverage details on our lifetime transferable warranty page.
Related services
- Slab Foundation Repair →Heavy duty steel and concrete pier installation beneath your slab to permanently stabilize and level your home. The most common foundation repair in North Texas.
- Pier & Beam Foundation Repair →Full inspection beneath your home to address poor ventilation, drainage, leaks, and termite damage. Beam replacement and pier shimming to restore structural integrity.
- Root Barrier Installation →Underground barriers that redirect tree roots before they crack or shift your foundation — a common and preventable cause of damage in DFW.
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Stop water before it stops your foundation
A drainage solution today is cheaper than the foundation repair it prevents tomorrow.
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