Dry Yard Drainage – Windsor & Essex County Yard Water Solutions

Tired of soggy lawns, standing water, or wet basements?
Dry Yard Drainage is Windsor-Essex’s dedicated residential drainage division. We design and install professional French drains, flow-well systems, downspout extensions, grading corrections, and backyard water remediation solutions tailored to local clay soils and heavy rainfall patterns.

We fix:

  • Soggy or wet lawns

  • Standing water in backyards

  • Water pooling around foundations

  • Downspouts flooding near the house

  • Poor grading causing water flow issues

  • Spongy, unusable yard areas

We install:

  • French drains

  • Flow wells (NDS Flo-Well systems)

  • Catch basins & channel drains

  • Dry wells

  • Downspout extensions

  • Re-grading & soil correction

Book a free assessment today.
Fast quotes, expert installs, fully insured.

 Dry Yard Drainage — What We Fix

Solving Windsor-Essex’s Most Common Yard Water Problems**

Homeowners across Windsor-Essex deal with the same frustrating issues every year: soggy lawns, standing water after storms, basement leaks, and downspouts dumping water beside the foundation.
Dry Yard Drainage exists for one purpose — to fix the water problems that make your yard unusable.

Below is a simple breakdown of the top problems we solve every week, how we fix them, and why homeowners choose a dedicated drainage specialist.

1. Soggy or Wet Lawns

The problem:
After rain, your grass stays soft, spongey, or muddy for days. You get soaked shoes when mowing, and your dog tracks mud into the house.

Why it happens in Windsor-Essex:

  • Clay-heavy soil that drains slowly

  • Flat subdivision lots with nowhere for water to go

  • Compacted lawn from years of use

How we fix it:

  • Install hidden dry wells or flow-wells to collect excess water

  • Create proper grading so the lawn sheds water

  • Move downspouts far away from the wet areas

  • Add underground drainage to lower the water table in that zone

Typical result:
A lawn you can walk on the next day — not 5 days later.

2. Standing Water in Backyards

The problem:
Water forms a large puddle or “mini pond” every time it rains. It can take days to disappear.

Why it happens:

  • Low spot in the yard (common near fences)

  • No drainage outlet to the front yard

  • Soil saturation due to high rainfall patterns

How we fix it:

  • Install subsurface detention systems (NDS Flo-Wells or equivalent)

  • Create a dry well field or underground reservoir

  • Add catch basins to capture surface water

  • Design an overflow path for the heaviest storms

Typical result:
A backyard that stops acting like a bowl and finally drains properly.

3. Downspouts Dumping Water at the Foundation

The problem:
Your eavestroughs push hundreds of gallons of water right beside your basement wall, causing:

  • Foundation leaks

  • Musty basements

  • Settlement around the home

How we fix it:

  • Extend downspouts underground 20–50 ft

  • Install pop-ups or outlet points far from the home

  • Use leaf filters to keep the system flowing

  • Tie multiple downspouts into one clean, reliable line

Typical result:
A dry foundation, fewer leaks, and peace of mind during rainfall.

4. Water Flowing Toward the House / Negative Grading

The problem:
Your yard slopes into your house instead of away from it — sometimes due to settling or previous landscaping.

How we fix it:

  • Re-grade the soil so the home is protected

  • Install French drains to intercept water

  • Repair or re-set paver surfaces to create proper drainage slopes

Typical result:
Rainwater moves away from the house the way it should — not toward it.

5. Soil Erosion, Washed-Out Gardens & Water Pooling on Walkways

The problem:
Water runs across your yard too quickly, creating ruts, washing mulch away, or pooling on your patio.

How we fix it:

  • Install collection basins or trench drains

  • Redirect runoff away from gardens and patios

  • Tune the slope to balance infiltration and movement

Typical result:
A clean, well-draining yard with no mess after storms.

6. High Water Table Pockets + Slow Drainage in Clay Soil

The problem:
Windsor-Essex’s clay soil holds water much longer than sandy regions.

How we fix it:

  • Create reservoir-style dry wells

  • Use perforated pipe to lower the water table in targeted zones

  • Add engineered backfill (3/4” clear stone) to help water percolate

Typical result:
A yard that behaves like it has better soil — even if it doesn’t.

Why Homeowners Choose Dry Yard Drainage

  • We specialize ONLY in drainage solutions — not as a side-service.

  • Simple pricing & clear packages

  • Fast diagnosis using photos & Google Earth

  • Low-impact equipment & careful access

  • Solutions designed specifically for Windsor-Essex soil and weather

Call Dry Yard Drainage

Take back your yard. Stop the mud. Stop the flooding. Start enjoying your property again.

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