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River rock drainage path installed along a home in Charlotte, NC

Drainage Solutions in Charlotte, NC

French drains, trenching and stone-lined channels that move water away from your home and yard for good.

What's Included

Solving water problems at the source

Standing water, a soggy yard or water running toward your foundation usually comes down to grade and drainage. We evaluate the property, figure out where the water is actually coming from, and fix it — whether that means a French drain, a stone-lined surface channel, or regrading the area with our land grading service.

French drain installation for underground water
Stone-lined swales and surface channels for runoff
Downspout drainage tied into a buried outlet
Trenching, pipe and backfill handled start to finish
River rock drainage bed at a downspout corner in Charlotte, NC
Trenching for a drainage pipe along a road in Charlotte, NC
Trenching Services

Trenching for drainage and utility lines

Most drainage fixes start with a trench. We dig it to the right depth and slope, lay the pipe, and backfill so the yard is left level and clean — no exposed pipe, no low spots left behind. The same trenching work also sets up irrigation lines when a project needs both.

Real Results

Drainage work around Charlotte

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River rock drainage bed at a downspout in Charlotte NC
Riprap stone-lined drainage swale in Charlotte NC
Drainage pipe installation with skid steer in Charlotte NC

Drainage FAQ

What causes standing water in a yard, and how do you fix it?+

Standing water is usually caused by low spots, compacted soil or a grade that slopes toward the house instead of away from it. Depending on the cause, we fix it with regrading, a French drain, or a stone-lined surface channel.

French drain vs. surface drainage: which do I need?+

A French drain moves water underground through a perforated pipe and is best for water coming from below or seeping through soil. Surface drainage, like a stone-lined swale, is better for redirecting runoff across the top of the yard. We recommend the right option after seeing your property.

Do you handle trenching for drainage lines?+

Yes. Trenching is part of most drainage jobs — we dig the trench, lay the pipe and backfill so the finished yard looks clean.

Dealing with a wet yard?

Free on-site estimate, no obligation.