Protect Your Property from Water Damage, Erosion, and Insects
Yard drainage is one of the most overlooked maintenance issues facing homeowners today. From soggy lawns to structural problems, poor drainage can lead to expensive and avoidable damage.
At Schmitt Waterproofing, we specialize in diagnosing and solving yard drainage problems with custom drainage systems designed for your property, landscape, and local rainfall patterns.
Why Yard Drainage Matters
Paved patios, landscaped gardens, swimming pools, and even your home’s foundation can all suffer from improper drainage. Without the right water management in place, you risk:
- Cracked or settling driveways and foundations
- Pooling water in lawns and near homes
- Above-grade basement leaks
- Soil erosion around the property
- Insect infestations from standing water
- Dead or dying landscaping
Yard drainage plays a critical role in protecting your home’s foundation and preventing long-term water damage. In addition to yard drainage solutions, Schmitt Waterproofing also provides foundation crack injection, interior drainage systems, fingerspace drains, retaining walls, and yard grading to address water issues at every level. Contact us today to schedule a professional evaluation and find the right drainage solution for your property.
Our Yard Drainage Services
Effective yard drainage solutions that eliminate standing water and protect your home and landscape.
French Drain System
A yard French drain system is installed below the surface to capture excess groundwater in low or saturated areas of the yard and redirect it to a proper discharge point. This helps relieve soil saturation, prevent standing water, and protect the lawn and surrounding landscape from drainage-related issues while keeping the yard usable year-round.
Dry Creek Bed
A dry creek bed is a natural drainage solution designed to manage surface water by guiding runoff through a shallow, rock-lined channel. This helps control erosion, reduce standing water, and protect the yard and landscape while providing an attractive, low-maintenance way to manage heavy rainfall.
Downspout Extension
Gutter downspout extensions are designed to carry roof runoff safely away from the foundation to help prevent water intrusion and soil erosion. By directing water to a proper discharge point, these extensions reduce moisture around the home, protect the foundation, and support effective yard drainage.
Yard Drainage System
A yard drainage system is a comprehensive solution that manages both surface and subsurface water around the home. By combining catch basins, French drains, dry creek beds, and gutter downspout extensions, the system captures runoff, relieves saturated soil, and directs water safely away from the foundation to protect the yard, landscape, and home.
Protect What Matters Most
Our Yard Drainage Solutions
We offer a full range of water redirection and collection systems to fit every type of property:
- Dry Creek Beds: Ideal for managing heavy surface runoff and preventing erosion in open areas. These are also aesthetic additions to gardens and landscape designs.
- French Drains: Perfect for soft, soggy yards. These subsurface drains collect groundwater without leaving visible trenches, keeping your lawn dry and functional.
- Catch Basins: For targeted problem spots where water pools. Surface grates collect rainwater and route it away through underground piping.
- Downspout Extensions (Underground): Tie your gutter downspouts directly into underground piping to move rainwater far away from your home—protecting the foundation from constant saturation.
We identify the low points and poor slopes on your property and correct them to ensure water flows away from your home—not toward it.
Locally Designed. Professionally Installed. Guaranteed.
Every home is unique. That’s why we start with a free site evaluation to design a drainage system tailored to your needs, soil conditions, and yard layout. Our experienced team ensures proper slope, flow direction, and material choice to create a solution that lasts.
Schmitt Waterproofing provides professionally designed yard drainage solutions throughout North Georgia, serving homeowners in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth, Dawson, and Hall Counties. Each system is custom-designed to match local soil conditions, yard layouts, and water flow patterns for reliable, long-term drainage performance.
Ready to Fix Your Yard Drainage Problem?
FAQs About Yard Drainage
What are the signs of poor yard drainage?
Common indicators include:
- Standing water after rain
- Water stains or moisture in your basement above grade
- Eroding soil or mulch beds
- Foundation cracks
- Soggy patches of lawn that don’t dry
What is the difference between a French drain and a catch basin?
- French drains are long trenches with gravel and perforated pipe used to absorb and redirect groundwater or surface water from large areas.
- Catch basins collect water at a specific low point and connect to pipes that move it underground—ideal for isolated puddling.
Can you install drainage systems without damaging my yard?
Yes. We aim to minimize disruption using precise trenching, restoration of turf/landscape, and strategic placement to keep your yard clean and functional. After installation, we’ll restore the area as close as possible to its original state.
How much does a yard drainage system cost?
Costs vary depending on your property size, soil type, drainage problems, and chosen solutions. We offer free on-site evaluations to provide a custom quote with no obligation.