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Commercial property and homeowners in Lake Forest, Illinois long to have healthy, thriving, and lush yards. If you own property on Chicago’s North Shore, you want the highlights of your landscape to align with your amazing views of Lake Michigan. Your yard should be a point of pride and an outdoor haven for your family and loved ones.

Nevertheless, a poor drainage system can quickly turn your yard into a nightmare and cause significant damage and stress. Costly repairs can break the bank and mold and mildew can create hazardous living conditions.

Effective drainage solutions are vital to prevent flooding and the numerous issues that water damage can create. The Lake Forest yard drainage services at Ware Landscaping can help. We’ll design and install a low-maintenance, extremely effective drainage system so that you can enjoy your yard.

Excellent yard drainage benefits both commercial and residential properties.

If your commercial property has disastrous landscaping and outdoor areas, visitors won’t feel welcome and their trust in your brand can erode. Poor drainage can plague your property with insect infestation, dead grass, and swamp-like conditions.

Thankfully, experts with Lake Forest yard drainage services can help. For over twenty years, the drainage specialists of family-owned and operated Ware Landscaping have been helping our greater Chicago area neighbors create the yards of their dreams.

We can help you design and install yard drainage solutions and landscaping features to bring your perfect yard to fruition. We understand the unique requirements of Lake Forest yards and customize solutions to protect and maintain your lush lawn.

“We had a water problem in our basement that Mike Ware completely eliminated by removing both our sump pump water and downspout water away from the home. He was professional and highly motivated to solve the problem and do it the right way. I always felt like a priority and that my project mattered. I recommend him without any hesitation.”

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Do you have drainage issues in your Lake Forest yard?

Warning signs of drainage issues are often obvious and may appear after a weather event, like a heavy summer rain. A flooded backyard or areas of standing water that won’t disperse often point to a significant yard drainage problem. Other signs of poor yard drainage include:

DIY drainage repairs can exacerbate these problems and may not fix root issues. This can lead to mounting expenses and severe property damage. Ware Landscaping yard drainage services can provide the help you need to effectively improve your yard drainage.

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Drainage Solution Pricing

BASIC

30′ French Drain, including connecting one downspout and the sump pump.

$3,995

PREMIUM

150’ French Drain, connecting four downspouts and the sump pump, along with regrading and sodding a 150’x20’ area.

$14,995

STANDARD

90’ French Drain, connection to two downspouts and the sump pump, plus regrading and sodding 90’x15’ area.

$9,995

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Prices are estimates only and subject to change. The unique needs of your property may impact total prices.
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10 year Drainage guarantee

Our unbeatable drainage guarantee includes ten years of amazing and effective yard drainage. You won’t have to worry about flooding, black mold, or other significant issues caused by poor drainage for at least a decade. We’ll immediately repair any drainage problems at no additional cost to you.

The Ware Guarantee continues even if our initial repairs don’t fix your issues. We’ll work tirelessly until lasting repairs are made AND? We’ll treat you to two tickets to Hawaii, on us! We’re dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction and enhancing the beauty and functionality of your yard.

We believe on the value of quality service

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French Drains

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French Drains

Ineffective drainage can cause swampy yards and flooded conditions on your property. Our popular French drain solutions offer long-lasting, worry-free drainage to keep your yard healthy, beautiful, and thriving.
Well and Pump Assisted Systems

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Well and Pump Assisted Systems

We’ll optimize your well and pump-assisted drainage systems and protect your yard from water damage and flooding.

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Water Damage

Basement Flooding

When water pools or standing water collects, your home’s foundation can be jeopardized and your basement can flood. Ware Landscaping drainage solutions can help to protect your foundation.
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Unburied Downspouts and Sump Pump

Your downspouts and sump pump should be buried and connected to either a French drain or a storm sewer. Unburied downspouts and sump pumps can lead to costly water damage.
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Commercial Snow Removal

Zero Tolerance Snow Removal

We visit your commercial property after all predicted snow events — even light snow flurries — and don’t wait for 2”+ of snow before we ensure the safety of your property.

Petsafe and Salt Free Options

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Kid and Pet-Safe and Salt-Free Options

Our deicer is kid and pet-safe and 100% salt-free. We pretreat ice-prone areas on your property to eliminate slip and fall risks so that your loved ones are safe after a weather event.

Our residential snow removal services maintain a zero-tolerance approach to snow, and we won’t wait for 2”+ to fall before we clear your property.

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Why hire yard drainage specialists?

When you use Lake Forest yard drainage services, you’re hiring experts with installation experience who can assess your property, correctly and efficiently install your drainage system, and allow you to enjoy your yard without experiencing the stress of flooding and water damage.

A DIY yard drain can create significant issues and will cost you more money than specialists in the long term. Here are some of the benefits of hiring specialists for yard drainage services in Lake Forest:

We’re your neighbors and understand the issues of the humid climate in Lake Forest. We understand the stress and challenges that stem from poor drainage. You should be able to enjoy a beautiful and healthy lawn.

Our yard drainage services in Lake Forest offer premier solutions to fit your yard’s specific needs and to protect your yard for at least the next ten years (typically, our yard drains last much longer).

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Journey to Transforming Your Outdoor Oasis

How the Yard Drainage Magic Unfolds

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Scheduling a Consultation:

Scheduling a Consultation:

Our office will immediately schedule an onsite appointment to come out and evaluate your drainage problem. We are usually a few days to 2 weeks out on scheduling. Be patient, it's worth it!

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Site Assessment

Before we assess your drainage problems, we’ll meet with you to discuss your concerns. We’ll analyze drainage problem areas, such as basement flooding, downspout and gutter issues, and sump pump malfunctions. We’ll ensure we install the yard drainage system that will work best for your property and integrate seamlessly with your yard.

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Design and Estimate

During the site assessment we will come up with an immediate solution and plan. We will select the type of drainage system and the location where it will go. You will receive an immediate design and estimate along with a video explaining the plan in detail. This will provide clarity on exactly what the plan is so you have everything you have to make a decision.

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Installation and Construction

Our team will layout out the drainage system in the problem areas of the yard. We will do the digout, install the french drain with clean gravel and collection basins, connect downspouts and sump pump, grade the yard to the french drain, and install the sod.

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With our ongoing drainage and lawn maintenance program we will upgrade our drainage guarantee from a 10 year to a lifetime drainage guarantee! We will take care of everything in your lawn including, mowing, weekly clean ups, spring and fall clean ups, organic fertilizing and cleaning drainage filters and testing the drainage system twice a year!

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Ware Drainage Maintenance, Weekly Clean Up and Lawn Maintenance Package

(A premium lawn maintenance upgrade exclusively for drainage customers)

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Lawn Maintenance Package Includes:

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Weekly Clean Ups and Lawn Maintenance

Starting at $595 per month, a $100 discount for drainage customers

(Drainage customers receive drainage maintenance for free, plus a lifetime drainage guarantee if you utilize our regular maintenance program.)

Yard Drainage: Frequently Asked Questions

A French drain is a yard drainage system that works extremely well in relatively flat yards that are plagued by excess water. The drain system works by removing and diverting excess water away from low-lying areas and property foundations.

The French drain includes long trenches that are dug in strategic areas and filled with absorbent drainage material such as gravel or mulch. A system of perforated pipes is placed under the trenches to disperse and redirect excess water.

French drains require little to no maintenance and are efficient yard drainage solutions for both commercial and residential properties.

If you notice that pools of water collect in your yard after every rainfall, your basement floods, mosquitoes gather on your lawn, or your property is plagued with mold and mildew, it’s time to call for Lake Forest yard drainage services. We can assess the issues you’re experiencing, and install a great yard drainage system.

If you install a French drain system, you should experience noticeable improvement within a few days, or even immediately if a weather event occurs. However, a variety of factors can impact how quickly your yard drainage improves after a new system is installed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ware Landscaping

We widely recommend a French drain yard drainage system, which lasts for at least a decade and requires little to no regular maintenance. Ware offers maintenance services for our drainage customers, too.

Nevertheless, you should regularly inspect your drains, keep your yard debris-free, and clean dirt and debris out of your gutters.

The types of yard drainage solutions Ware Landscaping provides include:

Along with Lake Forest, we offer yard drainage, lawn, and landscape services across multiple locations throughout the greater Chicago area, including (but not limited to):

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