French drains, catch basins and grading that move water away from patios, walls and the house and keep outdoor spaces dry.
Water is the enemy of every outdoor structure. A patio that holds puddles, a wall with water pushing behind it and a yard that stays soggy all call for a drainage plan. Nashville clay soil drains slowly, so water needs a clear path away. French drains, catch basins, downspout lines and grading solve most problems when they are designed together.
Your designer studies the yard during or after rain, notes where water comes from and where it collects and plans a system. French drains collect water below the surface, catch basins and channel drains collect it at the surface and solid pipes carry it to an outlet. Grading shapes the ground to shed water, and the scope shows the layout and the outlet location. Maintenance is simple but worth remembering. Keeping catch basins clear of leaves and checking outlets each fall keeps the system running well.
Roof runoff, slopes and low spots show what the yard needs, and we map them before choosing solutions.
Perforated pipe in clean stone collects water below ground and carries it away, and fabric keeps silt out.
Catch basins and channel drains collect water on patios and drives and send it through solid pipe.
Every drain needs a place to send water, such as a street, a ditch or a daylight pipe.
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BeforeAfterFlow and low spots mapped.
Drains and outlets laid out.
Lines located.
Pipe, stone and basins set.
Surface finished.
Flow checked.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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Comparison guideTennessee Climate and ClayHow Middle Tennessee heat, heavy rain, clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles affect patios, decks, walls and plants.Learn more ResourceNSIA trade association for the natural stone industry that publishes education, design guidance and technical resources.Learn more Enter your measurements to see square feet, pavers, base stone, sand, concrete, deck boards or wall block to plan for.
You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.
A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.
You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.
Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.
Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.
The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.
Poor slope, a weak base or runoff from the roof can cause puddles, and a drainage fix addresses the source.
Yes, they collect water that moves through the soil, and they need a good outlet.
Yes, moving water away from the house helps protect the foundation and crawl space.
Drains near property lines and streets can need approvals. We help you check.
A well built system can serve for many years with occasional cleaning.
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