French Drain Installation
Standing water in the yard or along the foundation? A properly graded French drain collects it and carries it away, and we restore the lawn when we are done.
How a French drain works
A French drain is a trench with perforated pipe set in washed stone and wrapped in fabric. Water soaks into the stone, enters the pipe and flows downhill to a safe discharge point. The details matter: the trench needs the right slope, the pipe needs to be sized for the water, and the outlet has to go somewhere the water won’t come back.
We route trenches around trees, utilities and the grade of your yard, then backfill and finish with sod or seed.
What’s included
Perforated pipe
Heavy-duty pipe sized for how much water your yard collects.
Washed stone trench
Stone and fabric wrap for long-term flow.
Yard and foundation drains
Drains for low spots and along the house.
Sock-wrapped pipe
Extra silt protection where the soil needs it.
Custom routing
Trench paths planned around trees, utilities and grade.
Sod restoration
Fresh sod over the trench to finish the job.
How it works
1. Site evaluation
We find the water source, low points and the best discharge spot.
2. System design
Trench route, pipe size and outlet you approve up front.
3. Utilities marked
JULIE marks utilities before we dig.
4. Install and restore
Trench, install, backfill and finish with sod or seed.
Questions we hear a lot
How long does a French drain install take?
Most residential French drains are installed in one to three days.
Where does the water go?
To a safe outlet such as a lower part of the yard, a drywell, or a curb or street discharge where allowed.
Will my yard be torn up?
There is a trench while we work, but we backfill and restore the lawn with sod when we finish.
Tell us about your property
Send the form and we will get back to you to set up a time to see the property. Prefer to talk? Call or text Nick’s office.
- (708) 275-8972Call or text, Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
- office@nickslandscapinginc.comPhotos of the area are welcome