Drainage pricing depends on the problem and the fix — a downspout extension or small regrade is relatively inexpensive, while a full French drain system or major grading correction costs more, based on length, depth, and how water needs to be redirected. We assess the property and recommend the smallest fix that actually solves the problem, then give a clear quote up front.

A lot of Raleigh homes — especially in established, inside-the-Beltline neighborhoods — sit on lots where the original grading has settled over decades, mature trees have reshaped how water moves, and downspouts often discharge too close to the foundation. Add clay-heavy soil that doesn't absorb water well, and runoff collects in low spots. We read how water actually moves across an established lot and correct the grade and drainage at the source rather than patching symptoms.

It depends on the problem. Standing water in a low spot often needs regrading or a French drain; roof runoff pooling near the house needs downspout extensions and buried lines; a constantly soggy lawn may need a combination. There's no one-size-fits-all — we read how water moves across your yard and match the solution to the source.

They handle different issues. Buried drain lines (often tied to downspouts) carry surface and roof water to a discharge point away from the home. A French drain is a gravel-and-pipe trench that collects trapped subsurface water in chronically wet areas. Some yards need one, some need both — we determine which during the walkthrough based on where the water is coming from.

Yes — and it often should be. Grading corrections and drainage usually go hand in hand, and it's efficient to handle bed work, edging, or hardscape at the same time since the yard is already being worked. Because we also do landscaping and hardscaping, we can fold drainage into a larger improvement so everything's coordinated and you're not paying to disturb the same area twice.