Basement Armor offers a wide array of yard drainage solutions for Cincinnati homeowners. Poor yard drainage can lead to a multitude of problems, including water pooling, foundation damage, and even basement flooding. Here is an overview of the types of yard drainage services we offer to keep your property dry and protected.
French Drains
French drains are a popular way to redirect surface and groundwater away from your home. They involve digging a trench around the perimeter of your property or near problem areas, laying a perforated pipe in the trench, covering it with gravel, and then backfilling with soil. Water enters the trench, flows into the pipe, and is redirected away from your home.
Downspout Extensions
Downspout extensions are another way to move water away from your foundation. By extending the downspouts further away from your home, you can control where rainwater collects and prevent water from pooling near your foundation.
Dry Wells
A dry well is an underground structure that collects and disperses stormwater. When areas of your yard are prone to pooling water, a dry well can capture this water and allow it to slowly release back into the soil away from your home. Dry wells are often combined with a channel drain system to move water past low spots or trouble areas.
Grading Services
Proper grading around your home is essential for effective water management. Grading services involve reshaping the land around your property to encourage water to flow away from your home. This can be particularly effective when combined with basement waterproofing to preventing interior flooding and water damage.
Channel Drains
Channel drains, also known as trench drains, are used to collect water over a large area, such as driveways or patios, and redirect it away from your home. These drains are installed into the ground with a grate on top, making them effective at capturing and redirecting surface water.
Catch Basins
Catch basins are installed at low points of your yard to catch runoff water. They are essentially boxes placed in the ground with grates on top and pipes that lead water away. They work similarly to dry wells, but they are easier to fit into small spaces. They provide a great option for managing water runoff during heavy rains.
Proper yard drainage solution is an important part of protecting your home from water damage. Contact Basement Armor of Cincinnati today to discuss the right solution for your yard drainage needs.