Standing water in the yard, puddles against the foundation, downspouts dumping right at the slab — SW Florida's flat lots and heavy summer rains send water where it shouldn't go. We route it away before it washes out the ground your home and concrete depend on.
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Water is the common thread behind most of the repairs I do. Southwest Florida sits low and flat, our rainy season dumps water faster than the ground can absorb it, and a lot of lots were never graded to move water away from the house. So it sits — against the foundation, over the septic field, in the low corner of the yard.
That standing water does real damage. It saturates and softens the soil that supports the foundation, washes out the sand beneath driveways and pool decks, and keeps crawlspaces damp. Fixing the drainage isn't just about a soggy lawn — it protects everything else on the property.
Warning signs worth acting on:
The right solution depends on where the water comes from and where it needs to go. Often it's a combination:
A gravel-and-pipe drain below grade collects water in soggy areas and carries it to a safe discharge point away from the home.
Surface channel drains capture runoff across driveways, patios, and low entries before it can pool.
Extensions and buried lines carry roof water well away from the foundation instead of dumping it at the slab.
Re-sloping the soil so the ground carries water away from the house — the foundation of good drainage.
We match the fix to your lot so water has a clear path away from the structure — and we'll tell you which combination actually solves it.
Drainage is priced by the scope of the water problem and the property. Key factors:
The only accurate number comes from looking at the actual work. Your free, no-obligation inspection includes a written proposal.
Protecting Florida homes since 1989 — family-owned, licensed, bonded, and insured, with more than 45,000 projects completed statewide and an A+ rating from the BBB. Rated 4.9 stars across 1,500+ five-star Google reviews. As a Foundation Supportworks dealer, we install engineered, warrantied repair systems — with a local rep who works your streets.
Warranty: Yard drainage work carries a 3-year workmanship warranty. Standard exclusions apply (e.g. Acts of God such as hurricanes and floods).
Yes. Water pooling against the house saturates and softens the supporting soil, and runoff washes out the sand beneath slabs and driveways. A lot of settling and concrete-sinking problems trace straight back to where the water goes. Fixing drainage is preventive foundation care.
A French drain is a buried gravel-and-pipe system that collects water from the soil in soggy areas. A channel drain is a surface grate that catches runoff on hard surfaces like driveways and patios. Many properties need both.
Yes — that is one of the most common and cheapest fixes. We extend or bury the downspout lines so roof water is carried well away from the foundation instead of soaking in right beside it.
Yes — our yard drainage work carries a 3-year workmanship warranty. We go over the specifics with your written proposal. Standard exclusions apply, such as Acts of God.
Protect your foundation, driveway, and yard before the next rainy season. Get a free, no-obligation inspection and a written proposal.
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