Standing water, soggy grass, basement seepage, and muddy areas are signs that water is not moving safely away from your property.
Ware Landscaping provides professional yard drainage solutions in St. Charles, Illinois. We identify where excess water is coming from, determine why it is collecting, and design a customized system to redirect it away from your lawn and foundation.
Our drainage solutions may include French drains, buried downspout lines, sump pump connections, yard grading, dry wells, collection basins, and pump-assisted drainage systems.
Do not wait for another heavy storm to reveal the full extent of your drainage problem.
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Every drainage problem is different. Installing a pipe without identifying the source of the water, the slope of the property, and a safe discharge point may only move the problem somewhere else.
Ware Landscaping evaluates the entire property before recommending a solution.
Our drainage assessment considers:
The result is a drainage plan designed around the actual conditions of your St. Charles property.
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Drainage problems are not always limited to large pools of water. Smaller warning signs can also indicate that water is not draining properly.
You may need professional yard drainage if you notice:
Addressing these signs early can help protect your lawn, landscaping, basement, and foundation from continued water exposure.
A flooded or waterlogged yard can have several causes. In many cases, more than one issue is contributing to the problem.
Your lawn should direct water away from the house and toward a suitable drainage area.
Low spots and incorrect slopes can cause water to collect near the foundation or remain trapped in the yard.
Downspouts that empty beside the house can release large amounts of roof water near the foundation.
Short extensions may also direct water into the lawn without providing a safe place for it to drain.
A sump pump may remove water from the basement but discharge it into an unsuitable outdoor area.
The water may then flow back toward the home or create a constantly wet section of the lawn.
Homes at a lower elevation may receive water from neighboring properties.
New construction, patios, expanded roofs, and changes to nearby landscaping can also increase the amount of runoff entering your yard.
Compacted soil absorbs water slowly. During heavy rain or snowmelt, water may remain on the surface instead of moving into the ground.
Leaves, sediment, damaged pipes, blocked outlets, and neglected collection basins can prevent an existing drainage system from working properly.
Some properties sit at the lowest point in the surrounding area and do not have enough slope to move water naturally.
These yards may require a pump-assisted drainage system.
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
Ware Landscaping stands behind qualifying drainage projects with a 10-year drainage guarantee.
If standing water returns in the treated area after the project is completed, we will return and address the problem at no additional cost, subject to the terms of the guarantee.
If the issue is still not resolved after our return visit, the current guarantee includes two plane tickets to Hawaii.
Guarantee eligibility, covered areas, maintenance requirements, exclusions, and current terms will be explained before the project begins.
There is no single drainage system that works for every yard.
We recommend solutions based on the property’s slope, water volume, soil conditions, layout, and available discharge points.
A French drain collects surface and subsurface water through a gravel-filled trench containing perforated pipe.
The system can be installed through low or wet areas to collect water and move it toward a storm sewer, pop-up emitter, dry well, or another suitable discharge point.
A French drain system may include:
Buried downspout lines move roof runoff away from the foundation without leaving long extensions across the lawn.
Collection basins and filters may also be installed to reduce the amount of leaves and debris entering the underground system.
We can connect the sump pump discharge to a properly designed underground drainage system.
This helps prevent discharged water from collecting near the home, freezing beside the foundation, or flowing back toward the basement.
Drainage pipes cannot work effectively if the surrounding yard slopes in the wrong direction.
We may reshape low areas and grade the lawn away from the house and toward the drainage system.
New sod can then be installed to restore the disturbed area.
A dry well stores collected water underground and allows it to disperse gradually into suitable surrounding soil.
Dry wells may be appropriate where there is no direct storm sewer connection and the soil can absorb the collected water safely.
A grassy swale is a shallow, sloped channel that directs surface runoff toward a safer area while remaining integrated with the lawn.
Some yards do not have enough natural slope to move water by gravity.
For these properties, French drains and collection basins can capture the water before a pump moves it to a safe discharge point.
This option can provide an effective solution for low-lying properties and difficult drainage conditions.
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 start every project with a thorough assessment of your drainage issues and a conversation about your concerns.
Our team investigates where the water is coming from, where it needs to go, and what’s standing in the way. We'll check for signs of basement seepage, yard flooding, standing water, and poor downspout drainage. We also factor in sump pump discharge and identify the best possible outlet—whether that’s a storm sewer, street drain, or the lowest point on your property—to ensure water is safely and effectively redirected.
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!
We do not install the same drainage system on every property.
Each project is designed according to the source of the water, yard elevation, available slope, and discharge options.
When gravity is not enough, we can design pump-assisted systems for low-lying yards and challenging drainage conditions.
Our team can handle French drains, downspout connections, sump pump lines, grading, sod installation, and property cleanup.
Qualifying drainage projects are backed by a guarantee designed to provide long-term peace of mind.
Ware Landscaping has served Chicagoland property owners since 2000.
Customers receive a drainage design, project estimate, and explanation of the recommended solution before installation begins.
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Drainage Maintenance
Weekly Clean Ups and Lawn Maintenance
If you’re noticing standing water in your yard, soggy patches that never seem to dry, basement leaks, or overflowing gutters, those are common signs of poor drainage. Even if the problem seems minor now, it can lead to serious issues down the line—like foundation damage or mold. Our St. Charles yard drainage services are designed to catch these issues early and fix them before they become costly repairs.
There are several possible reasons: compacted soil, poor grading, clogged gutters, or a high water table can all prevent water from draining properly. Often, it’s a combination of factors. A drainage expert can pinpoint the cause and recommend the best solution for your yard.
Yes! Water that collects near your foundation can seep into your basement, weaken your home’s structure, and create an ideal environment for mold. It can also kill grass and landscaping, leading to erosion and costly repairs. If you see signs of water damage on your property, don’t wait to have drainage solutions installed.
It depends on your yard’s layout, the severity of the issue, and which drainage solution is right for you. Simple fixes like downspout extensions are relatively inexpensive, while more complex systems like French drains or dry wells require more investment. We’ll walk you through all your options with transparent pricing.
Most drainage projects can be completed in a few days. We work quickly and efficiently, with minimal disruption to your yard and daily routine.
Yes! We stand by our work with a 10-year drainage guarantee. If your drainage issue returns after installation, we’ll come back and fix it at no additional cost. It’s our way of making sure you have peace of mind long after the project is done.
Get in touch with our team to schedule a drainage assessment. We’ll inspect your yard, identify the source of the issue, and provide a custom solution that fits your needs and budget.
Don’t wait for the next big storm to test your yard. Contact us today for expert St. Charles yard drainage services and protect your property year-round.
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