Services
Drainage Solutions
French drains, regrading and low-area corrections to help rainwater drain away from where it collects.
What it is
Drainage work gives rainwater a better path off your property, away from the house, the lanai and the low corner of the yard where it sits for days.
Southwest Florida summers bring heavy rain in short bursts. Depending on the site, we regrade with fill and topsoil, install French drains with stone and pipe, or stabilize swales and outlets with rip rap. We explain the options and what each can realistically do.
Drainage services
- French drains
- Regrading and low-area correction
- Swale and ditch stabilization
- Rip rap at outlets and slopes
- Downspout and runoff redirection
When it helps
- Standing water that stays for a day or more after rain.
- Water running toward the house, garage or lanai.
- Washouts along beds, driveways or swales.
- Soggy lawn areas where grass keeps dying.
- Erosion at a slope, ditch or outlet.
What we do
Our approach
Understand the water
Where does it come from, where does it collect, and where can it go? We look at grade, downspouts, soil and neighboring slopes.
Choose the fix
Regrading, a French drain, a stabilized swale, or a combination. We explain each option and its tradeoffs.
Build & restore
We install the fix, then restore the surface with topsoil, sod or ground cover.
Drainage improvements can reduce standing water, but results depend on rainfall, soil, the water table and surrounding properties. We do not provide engineered stormwater designs. Larger projects, or work affecting waterways or neighbors, may need an engineer or local permits.
Related
Materials & services for drainage
Next steps
Figuring out what you need
Start with the problem
Pick what you are seeing for common causes and what usually helps.
Read before you decide
Send photos for an estimate
Photos of the area are the fastest way to get started. For some jobs we will still need to see the site before giving a final price.
Or call (239) 295-8266 (Mon–Fri, 9–5)
Larger project? Financing may be available for qualifying projects through Joist and its lending partner, Acorn Finance. Unplugged Designs is not the lender. How financing works
Tired of standing water?
Send photos of where the water collects, ideally after a rain. We will talk through what can be done.