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If you’ve ever wondered why your yard looks like a swamp after a rainstorm, you probably need a new yard drainage system. As a Palatine homeowner, you long to take pride in your home. You want your yard to serve as a gathering space, a place to create fun memories.
The stress of unforeseen property expenses can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself putting off all but the most vital repairs to avoid going over budget. However, yard issues like flooding and standing water can lead to significant damage to your home’s foundation as well.
DIY solutions may seem appealing, but if you install a yard drainage system incorrectly, it can lead to further property damage.
What can you do to protect the beauty of your yard? Who can you hire to install and maintain a yard drainage system?
There are many low maintenance, easily installed yard drain options available. Your local Palatine yard drainage experts can help you choose the best option.
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Ware Landscaping has a passionate team of seasoned experts who have beautifully transformed the yards of Palatine and Chicago-area homeowners for over two decades. Our yard drainage experts will meet with you at your home to determine the cause of any water damage issues, and we will offer a free assessment of your best course of action.
We’ll help you identify your current drainage system and find the right customized solution to solve your yard problems. We empathize with your stress and understand the multitude of problems ineffective yard drainage can cause. These problems can include:
We can get rid of your excess water issues, protect your property from further water damage, and help you to prevent future expensive repairs and constant maintenance of your yard drainage system. We’ll suggest drainage solutions tailor-made for your property and help you to realize your yard’s potential.
Contact Ware Landscaping for your free consultation and estimate.
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
Estimate Disclaimer
The prices listed are initial estimates and subject to change. Each project is uniquely designed to meet your property’s specific needs, which may affect final pricing.
Introducing our unbeatable guarantee: Bid farewell to sitting water in your yard or basement. Should you ever experience this issue, we commit to promptly address and fix it at absolutely no cost. But here’s the cherry on top – if, by a rare chance, the problem persists after our intervention, we’ll not only resolve it but also treat you to two plane tickets to Hawaii. Your satisfaction is not just our promise; it’s an unforgettable experience waiting to happen.
Excellent yard drainage doesn’t occur naturally — It’s important to install a proper yard drainage system on your property. There’s a wide array of issues that can cause flooding, standing water, and blocked gutters. Some of the main causes of problematic drainage include:
Your home’s gutter system is vital to preventing water issues from infiltrating your yard and home.Your downspouts push the water that flows through your gutters away from your house and help to prevent foundation flooding.
If downspouts are filled with sediment, gutter water has no way to drain. Similarly, if wear and tear cause your downspouts to break, water may drain into your basement. It’s important to periodically inspect and clean your downspouts.
The landscaping of your Palatine home should include subtle yard grading to allow for proper drainage. Yard grading creates subtle inclines or slopes throughout your lawn. This provides a natural way for water to flow away from your home and helps to prevent standing water from forming pools near the foundation of your property.
Compacted soil is dense and impermeable. Typically, when water hits soil it penetrates the ground and flows downward, providing nourishment for the microbes and roots that live in healthy soil. However, compacted soil isn’t porous and water becomes trapped in its layers. This can cause flooding and fungal growth on your property.
Soil erosion is both a cause and a result of improper yard drainage. Eroded soil can’t absorb water. Therefore, excess water has nowhere to go in an eroded lawn. A Palatine yard drainage and landscaping expert can lay down new sod and till your soil to erase and prevent soil erosion.
The installation of yard drainage systems is necessary for Palatine homeowners, and is also vital for commercial buildings, parks, and pools. A drainage system allows the overflow of direct surface water to be diverted underground or to specific areas of your yard.
Most drainage systems include connected pipes that run underground throughout your Palatine property. Rain water and water overflow is channeled through these pipes and away from your home. Most modern yard drains such as the French drain also include landscaped inclines or slopes (yard grading) and trenches to help with water disbursement.
Some yard drainage systems, such as the dry well, include a water retention basin that captures sediment and debris to prevent polluted runoff from reaching local water sources. Yard drains are a vital component in keeping properties pristine.
If you’re a Palatine homeowner, you may want to contact yard drainage specialists to prevent water damage from ruining your home.
A customized, well-installed yard drainage system can help maintain the beauty of your property. Yard drains have a plethora of benefits for Palatine homeowners that include:
Black mold and mildew can ruin your home’s aesthetics and can cause illness. The main cause of these musty issues? Poor yard drainage that allows water to seep into your home and become trapped in your walls.
If you notice any of these issues on your property, you may want to consider contacting a yard drainage expert for an assessment.
Journey to Transforming Your Outdoor Oasis
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!
Site
Assessment
Site Assessment
We will assess your drainage problem and listen to your concerns. We will also find out where the water is coming from and where we can drain the water to. During the process we will evaluate if you are getting water in your basement, flooding and sitting water in your yard, downspout drainage, accounting for sump pump discharge and if there is a nearby storm sewer or low point to drain the water to.
Design and
Estimate
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.
Installation and
Construction
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.
Ongoing
Maintenance
Design and Conceptualization
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!
(This is a special lawn maintenance upgrade for our drainage customers only)
Drainage Maintenance
Ware WEEKLY Cleanups and Lawn Maintenance
(Drainage Maintenance is added for FREE for our drainage customers, plus a lifetime drainage guarantee and long as you continually do the maintenance program)
For effective drainage in your front yard, start by aerating the lawn regularly to improve water absorption. You might also consider planting more water-hungry plants to help soak up excess moisture. Installing channel drains across driveways and replacing solid surfaces like patios and walkways with porous materials can further enhance drainage.
To fix low wet spots in your yard, start by aerating the lawn to improve drainage. You can fill in the low areas or switch to permeable pavers for better water flow. Regrading your yard can also help direct water away from these spots. Consider installing a French drain or building a rain garden to manage excess moisture. Additionally, replacing your lawn with wet-tolerant plants can be effective in these areas.
Outdoor drains should be cleaned 1 to 2 times per season, depending on the amount of debris. To clean them, remove the grate by unscrewing a few screws and clear out any debris inside.
No, there shouldn’t be water sitting in outside drains. If you see water backing up, especially during or after rain, it usually means there’s a blockage in the drainage system. It’s important to fix this issue quickly to avoid more problems later on.
In many cities, water from outside drains goes into storm sewers, starting an underground journey that leads to streams or rivers. Be careful about what you put in your yard, on the street, or in storm drains, as it can flow directly into local rivers or lakes.
To help your backyard drain better, look for low spots that hold water. Fill these areas with a mix of topsoil and compost or rotted manure. Add enough to make a small hill compared to the rest of the yard, which will improve drainage.
The right yard drainage system can make the difference between years of stressful home repairs and your ability to peacefully enjoy your Palatine property. Our yard drainage experts understand how yard and foundation issues can cause you undue suffering.
We want to help you get the most out of your investment and protect your home from becoming a money pit. If you’re experiencing problematic yard drainage, Ware Landscaping can help.
At Ware Landscaping, we understand that proper yard drainage is just one part of maintaining a functional and beautiful outdoor space. In addition to expert drainage solutions, we also offer residential and commercial snow removal services, Christmas exterior light installation, lawn maintenance, hardscaping, and more. Schedule your appointment today!
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