French drains, catch basins and downspout lines that carry standing water away from the house and dry out soggy yards.
Standing water ruins a yard. It kills grass, breeds mosquitoes, floods crawl spaces and softens soil around the foundation. In Nashville, where clay soil drains slowly and storms can drop inches of rain in an hour, drainage problems are common, especially on lots that slope toward the house or sit below the neighbors. Left alone, they get worse, and wet foundations can lead to very costly repairs.
We start by finding where the water comes from and where it should go. Then we choose the right tool: a French drain with perforated pipe and gravel to intercept groundwater, a catch basin to collect surface flow, buried downspout lines to carry roof water away or a regraded swale. Pipes are laid on a steady slope to a safe outlet, wrapped in fabric to keep silt out and covered with stone or soil and sod. We test the system and explain what to maintain, such as cleaning grates and keeping outlets clear. We also mark the planned route before digging, confirm utilities and keep the trench neat, restoring grass or stone along the line so it blends into the yard once finished.
We trace where water enters and where it should leave.
French drains, catch basins and downspout lines each solve different problems.
Pipes need a proper pitch and a place to discharge.
Wrapped pipe and clean gravel keep drains working for years.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterWater moves away.
Dry walls.
Fits the problem.
Fabric and gravel.
Flows to an outlet.
Keep it clear.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Site situationWet Yards and Drainage ProblemsStanding water kills plants and floods foundations. Here is how grading, drains, rain gardens and the right plants…Learn more 
Site situationRed Clay and Poor SoilClay holds water, packs hard and starves roots. Here is how to amend it and choose plants that…Learn more 
Site situationSloped and Hilly YardsHills mean runoff, erosion and tricky mowing. Here is how walls, terraces, groundcovers and drainage make a slope…Learn more Check the signs you see in your lawn, beds and drainage and get a likely cause with the next step.
You tell us about your yard and what you want, new landscaping, a lawn fix or a patio, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure the areas and check sun, shade, soil, drainage and access, noting existing plants and anything worth keeping.
We explain your options for plants, materials and layout, sketch the design and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house and lawn, remove what must go and rebuild the soil and base.
We install plants, sod, stone and lighting with the crew on site from the first delivery to the last load of mulch, keeping the site tidy as we go.
We walk you through watering and care, leave a simple guide, clean up and set a reminder for your first-season check.
Standing water, soggy soil and wet crawl spaces are common signs.
To a safe outlet such as a daylight slope, a dry well or a storm drain, where allowed.
It often helps, and we check other sources of moisture too.
Commonly one to three feet, depending on the site.
Yes, with buried lines to a pop-up emitter or an outlet.
Grading and Erosion ControlRegrading, swales, erosion matting and stone armoring that stop washouts and shape the land to carry water safely.Explore 
Rain Gardens and Dry Creek BedsPlanted rain gardens and stone-lined dry creek beds that collect, slow and soak up runoff while adding beauty…Explore 
Grading and LevelingGrading, topsoil and leveling that fix bumps, low spots and runoff so lawns drain well and are smooth…Explore 
Retaining WallsStone, block and timber retaining walls that hold slopes, create level areas and manage water on hilly Nashville…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
