Landscape Drainage Solutions
Thoughtful drainage that protects your home and steadies your landscape
For over 27 years, we have designed and installed drainage systems across Northwest Washington DC, Chevy Chase, and Bethesda. Through careful grading, French drains, and retaining work, we guide water away from the home and through the landscape in a controlled way. The result is a property that stays dry, stable, and easy to use—even through heavy rain.
Drainage solutions that resolve water issues and protect your home
Standing water and saturated soil gradually wear down both your landscape and your home. Over time, runoff can place pressure on your foundation and destabilize surrounding areas.
We address these issues at their source—working with the natural movement of water across your property.
- Surface control. Catch basins and channel drains collect and move water away from patios, driveways, and low areas.
- Below-grade drainage. French drains and dry wells carry moisture away from sensitive areas before it builds up.
- Stabilized ground. Grading and retaining work help prevent ongoing erosion and soil movement.
The result is a landscape that remains dry, steady, and fully usable.
Solutions shaped to the way water moves through your property
Measured Implementation
Quick fixes often rely on shallow trenches or undersized materials that don’t hold up. We take a more considered approach—looking closely at how water moves across your property and building a system that works with those patterns. Through careful grading, well-placed drains, and solid construction, we create drainage that holds up and does its job quietly in the background.
Subtle slope adjustments that move water away from your home
Exact Grading
Water that sits near the foundation can lead to ongoing moisture issues and long-term wear.
We adjust the grade around your home to create a gentle, controlled slope that encourages water to move away naturally—without disrupting the look of the landscape.
Subsurface drainage that carries water away before it builds up
French Drain Systems
Water below the surface can build pressure over time, especially when poorly installed systems clog or collapse.
We install French drains using durable materials and proper layering so water is collected and redirected before it reaches critical areas. The system stays out of sight and continues working over the long term.
Collection points that clear water from paved areas
Surface Catchments
Heavy rain can leave water sitting on driveways and patios, making them difficult to use and wearing down the surface.
- Catch basins. Placed at low points to collect standing water.
- Channel drains. Installed across wider areas to intercept flowing water.
Water is collected quickly and moved below grade, keeping surfaces clear and stable.
Stone structures that hold soil in place and manage slope
Retaining Walls
On sloped properties, soil can gradually shift—especially when saturated.
We build masonry retaining walls with proper drainage behind them to stabilize the terrain and reduce pressure from water in the soil.
Underground areas that absorb and disperse concentrated runoff
Dry Wells
Downspouts often concentrate water into one area, overwhelming the surrounding soil.
Dry wells collect that water below ground and allow it to disperse gradually, preventing surface pooling and oversaturation.
Shaped channels that guide water safely across your property
Swales and Dry Creek Beds
Uncontrolled runoff can cut through lawns and carry away topsoil.
- Grassy swales. Gentle channels that move water across open areas.
- Dry creek beds. Stone-lined paths for heavier flow.
These features guide water along a defined path, protecting the surrounding landscape.
We handle the details so you don’t have to sort through drainage decisions alone
Drainage work can feel technical and uncertain, especially when the issues aren’t fully visible.
We guide you through it clearly—evaluating the problem, explaining the approach, and carrying out the work with care.
- Clear direction. You understand what’s happening and why.
- Handled start to finish. We manage the work without unnecessary disruption.
- Ongoing communication. You stay informed without needing to oversee the process.
The process remains straightforward, and the outcome is handled properly.
A coordinated approach to managing water across your property
- Foundation protection. Water is guided away from the home to reduce pressure.
- Surface drainage. Pooling water is cleared from paved areas.
- Erosion control. Soil is held in place on slopes and vulnerable areas.
- Runoff management. Downspout water is absorbed below ground.
- Grading adjustments. Subtle slopes move water in the right direction.
- Subsurface drainage. French drains carry water away from key areas.
- Guided flow. Swales and stone channels direct water safely across the property.