What you need to know about yard drainage
In Yorkville, humid and moist conditions can create a plethora of yard issues for property owners. If you don’t have a proper yard drainage system in place, you may experience ongoing challenges that decrease your property value and you’ll need repairs that exceed your budget.
However, if you consult yard drainage specialists, you might find that the solution to your problematic drainage is simple. By installing a great yard drainage system, you can save money in the long run, keep your property free of excess water concerns, and get the most out of your property.
Why you need a good yard drainage system in Yorkville
A good yard drainage system can be the key to keeping your property pristine and your outdoor sanctuary intact. According to the Insurance Information Institute, every day, 14,000 U.S. homes are impacted by water damage, and effective drainage can save your household an average of $6,000 per year.
Issues caused by poor yard drainage
Without the right yard drainage system in place, you’ll notice issues after every major weather event. Each occurrence of heavy rain or snowstorms can exacerbate these issues.
Ware Landscaping yard drainage specialists are your Yorkville neighbors — we’ve dealt with every concern caused by poor yard drainage and know how to effectively combat them. Unfortunately, ignoring these issues won’t make them go away, but your solution is just a phone call away!
If you have poor yard drainage, you may experience one or more of the following issues:
- Black mold
- Bug infestation (especially mosquitoes and beetles)
- Clogged or cracked gutters and downspouts
- Cracks in your property’s foundation
- Dead or brown grass
- Debris build-up in your pipes, gutters, and throughout your yard
- Flooding
- Fungus in your yard and home
- Insect infestation
- Mildew
- Pest infestation
- Soil erosion
- Standing water
- Swamp-like conditions
- Warped baseboards and floorboards
What causes poor yard drainage?
Poor yard drainage can be caused by a variety of factors, but the good news is that it can be rectified without damaging your landscaping. At Ware Landscaping, our yard drainage specialists determine the cause of your yard drainage issues and advise you on the best type of drainage system to seamlessly work in your yard.
Some of the causes of ineffective yard drainage include:
- Compacted or eroded soil:
Hard, compacted soil isn’t porous and can’t absorb water or nutrients. Thus, excess water can collect in yard areas with compacted soil and cause yard drainage issues.
Similarly, eroded or unhealthy soil cannot absorb water, can lead to pooling water, and create pits and fissures that collect stagnant water, creating drainage issues and swamy conditions.
Land grading is crucial to your landscape and to effective drainage. Ware Landscaping can correct an improperly graded yard by creating a subtle slope that promotes water dispersion.
- Ineffective downspouts and gutters:
Downspouts and gutters can collect debris, dirt, and leaves that prevent water flow. If your downspouts and gutters don’t work properly, you’ll experience drainage issues.
Why you need yard drainage specialists in Yorkville
Selecting and installing the right yard drainage system for your yard requires knowledge and extensive labor. Although you can attempt a DIY drainage solution, you may find that installing a drainage system on your own can present many challenges.
Ware Landscaping yard drainage specialists in Yorkville will install an amazing drainage system, like French drains, throughout your yard with efficiency and upfront costs. We offer a ten-year guarantee on all of our yard drains, and French drains require little to no maintenance.
Benefits of a yard drainage system
A great yard drainage solution can offer property owners increased property value and numerous other benefits. A professionally installed drainage system provides the following positive results:
- Eco-friendly diversion of pollutants
- Enhanced aesthetics
- Healthy plants
- Healthy soil
- Recycled water
- Reduced water damage
- Added safety measures (keeps your yard free from debris and slippery, wet surfaces)
- Thriving lawn
Why French drains are an excellent option
The Yorkville yard drainage specialists of Ware Landscaping often recommend French drain installation for our neighbors. This drainage solution is durable, effective, and cost-effective. The French drain requires very little maintenance, and can last for decades.
This yard drain type includes a system of perforated pipes that divert groundwater away from your home to multiple areas of your yard and keeps your lawn healthy and free of excess water.
Installed underground, the French drain won’t take away from the beauty of your landscape, or get in the way of your outdoor enjoyment. You can enhance the appearance of its small grate opening with absorbent material like landscaping rocks, permeable gravel, or decorative plants.
Our team combines years of French drain installation experience, careful planning, and top-of-the-line equipment to ensure your yard drainage system will remain effective for years to come.
How Ware Landscaping can help
Whether you’re a commercial property or homeowner, you should be able to take pride in your investment and fully enjoy your property. Flooding and swamp-like conditions don’t have to threaten your landscaping, home, or ability to do business.
For over twenty years, Mike Ware and his team of yard drainage specialists in Yorkville have provided customized solutions for our neighbors that allows them to get the most out of their yards.
Residential and commercial drainage solutions
No two properties are identical. Rather than take a one-size fits all approach, Ware Landscaping will work with you to ensure that our yard drainage solutions meet your unique needs.
Commercial and residential property owners can trust that we’ll transparently communicate with you about timeline expectations and rigorously work to ensure you face minimal disruption of your daily activities and ability to do business. We’ll keep your yard looking great and our yard drainage solutions never take away from your curb appeal.
10-Year Guarantee
Ware Landscaping offers yard drainage system design and installation that consistently exceeds expectations and are dedicated to extremely high standards to ensure you don’t have to worry about flooding and water damage on your property. We love our neighbors and stand behind our work, but understand that issues may arise.
However, should you experience any leaks or drainage challenges after installation, we
offer a ten-year guarantee on your drainage system. We’ll immediately address any necessary repairs, but believe it or not, if your challenges continue, we’ll provide you with free airfare for two to Hawaii so you can relax as we fix your yard drains!
Steps to excellent yard drainage system installation
Here are the steps you can count on Ware Landscaping to take in the installation of your yard drainage system:
- Assess the issue and start the dig:
Our yard drainage specialists in Yorkville will thoroughly assess your property to identify problem areas and ideal areas to dig trenches. Many of our digs are completed by hand to ensure perfection.
We also use a high-end rotary laser level to make sure your yard is properly graded and your drainage base is level before we begin the dig,
- Install a “Ware Stormwater Drainage Leach Field”:
Our leach field collects and then diverts water to a storm sewer or low point of the yard. We then install top-of-the-line perforated pipes throughout deeply dug trenches, and absorbent gravel to take care of any excess water.
- Redirect your downspouts and connect your sump pump:
By redirecting your downspouts and connecting your sump pump to the yard drainage system, water will flow away from your home or commercial building. Leaves and debris will also be filtered out and won’t collect in your French drains or other yard drainage solution.
Our yard drainage specialists in Yorkville understand how vital yard grading is to an efficient drainage system. After our initial installation of your yard drains, we’ll make sure that your yard is properly graded to promote effective water flow.
We’ll install the drains and lay down new sod to enhance your beautiful yard This allows seamless integration of the drainage system with the rest of your property.
Yard drainage FAQ
How much will a yard drainage system cost me?
Ware Landscaping offers three different system packages to meet your yard drainage needs. We’ll work with you to help you select the best option that meets your budget and won’t break the bank.
Here are the packages you can choose from:
$3,995. Includes a 30 French Drain with connection to one downspout and your sump pump.
$9,995. Includes a 90 foot French Drain, connection to two downspouts and your sump pump, and regarding and sodding of your yard.
An amazing option for expansive yards. $14,995. Includes 150 foot French Drain, connection to four downspouts and your sump pump, yard regarding, and sodding.
How often do yard drainage solutions need maintenance?
The amount of maintenance needed for your yard drainage system largely depends on the type of yard drain you select. For example, the popular French drain system requires little to no maintenance throughout the year and will last for at least a decade before repairs or significant maintenance is required.
Does it matter what time of year I install yard drains?
Yes. If you wait to install your yard drains in the cold months, you may face problems with frozen pipes and hard soil. Spring and summer are the ideal times to install your yard drains to prevent issues from plaguing your yard throughout the rest of the year.
Contact Ware Landscaping
At Ware Landscaping, your satisfaction is our greatest priority. In Yorkville, our yard drainage specialists are your neighbors — we understand the unique challenges of the local climate and how important it is to be able to take pride in your yard. We’re dedicated to helping you create the yard of your dreams.
Your initial consultation with us is free, and we will transparently communicate your drainage system options with you.
Connect with Ware Landscaping today and leave your drainage needs to us!
