Outdoor Drainage

Outdoor drainage covers the systems that direct water away from your yard, foundation, and landscape, preventing pooling, erosion, and costly water damage. From French drains and drywells to grading, swales, and gutter runoff management, the right setup keeps your property dry through heavy rain and seasonal runoff. Whether you're fixing a soggy lawn or planning a full drainage system, Angi connects you with local pros who know how to get water moving in the right direction.

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A bumpy, uneven lawn can create a safety hazard, impede water drainage, make mowing difficult, and more. Learn how to level a lawn and when to call a pro.
Breyden Kellam  •  Apr 6, 2026
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Are you noticing standing water in your yard? Learn more about who to call for drainage problems in your yard and which solutions you may be able to DIY.
Barbara Bellesi Zito  •  Apr 6, 2026
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Taylor Freitas  •  Apr 5, 2026
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Common Outdoor Drainage Service Questions

Yes, such as sod installation and erosion control for comprehensive site improvement.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Not typically. A paver patio drainage problem generally requires a landscaping fix that can include a drainage pipe or dry well capable of handling the amount of runoff in your yard.

The soil around your foundation should slope down and away from your home, not toward it. If the grading drops the farther you are from your home, you can enhance the slope by removing more soil. Mark off a few feet from your house and dig up some of this soil. Regrading around your fountain should encourage water to flow away from your home and not collect or “pond.”

Grading refers to the sloping of your yard away from your house’s foundation. It’s a landscaping term you probably know well if you’ve ever had to push your lawn mower up a steep slope.

Leveling is the solution to grading issues since it involves making your yard flat and smooth (and easy to push a lawn mower through).