Yard Drainage Solutions in Clearwater, FL
Catch basins, buried pipe and regrading that move standing water away from your house, lawn and hardscape after Florida storms.
Yard drainage solutions are systems of grading, catch basins and buried pipe that collect standing water and carry it away from the house, patio and lawn to a suitable discharge point.
Water always finds the low spot
Afternoon storms in the summer can drop a lot of rain in a short time, and many lots around Clearwater are flat, with sandy soil over a high water table. When water has nowhere to go, it pools in the lawn, sits against the foundation, washes out mulch and undermines patios and walkways. Drainage work gives it a route out.
The fix depends on where the water comes from. Roof runoff can be captured from downspouts and carried away underground. Low spots get catch basins connected to solid pipe. Wider wet areas may need a French drain, a perforated pipe in a gravel trench, or regrading so the surface itself sheds water. We use our own excavation equipment, and the same crew restores the surface afterwards.
Drainage is best handled before new surfaces go in. If you are planning artificial turf, a paver driveway or a patio, tell us where water collects today and we’ll build the solution into the project.
Why drainage is worth doing
Protects the house
Moving water away from the foundation and slab reduces the moisture that sits against the home.
Protects your hardscape
Water under pavers and turf weakens the base. Good drainage keeps it firm and level.
A usable yard after rain
Less standing water means less mud, fewer soggy spots and fewer places for mosquitoes to breed.
No more washouts
Beds, mulch and soil stay in place instead of ending up on the patio or the street.
Drainage work we do
- Catch basins
- Grated basins at low points, connected to buried pipe that carries water away.
- Downspout lines
- Underground pipe from gutters and downspouts to a discharge point away from the house.
- French drains
- Perforated pipe in a gravel trench that collects water along a wet strip.
- Regrading
- Reshaping the ground so the surface slopes away from the house and toward a drain.
- Drainage under turf and pavers
- Drains built into turf and paver projects before the new surface goes down.
How we size up a drainage problem
The right solution depends on where the water comes from and where it can legally and practically go.
| Decision | What we look at with you |
|---|---|
| Source of the water | Roof runoff, water from neighboring lots, a low spot in the yard or a high water table. |
| Discharge point | Where water can go: the street, a swale or another suitable area, following local rules and never onto a neighbor. |
| System type | Catch basins and solid pipe, a French drain, regrading, or a combination. |
| Pipe route | Trench path around trees, utilities, slabs and irrigation lines. |
| Surface restoration | Sod, turf, pavers or gravel over the trench once the system is in. |
| Combined projects | Building drainage into new turf, patios or driveways while the ground is already open. |
How a drainage project goes
Watch the water
Photos or a short video during or right after rain help us see exactly where water goes. Text them to us.
Plan the route
We decide the type of system, the pipe route and the discharge point, and mark utilities before digging.
Excavate
Trenches and basin locations are dug with our own equipment, at the slope the pipe needs.
Install and backfill
Basins, pipe and gravel go in, connections are checked, and the trench is backfilled and compacted.
Restore the surface
The yard is put back with sod, turf, gravel or pavers so the system disappears.
From our job sites
Photos from Nathell Services projects — no stock images. See more of our work
Drainage Solutions: common questions
Still deciding? Text a photo of your yard and ask Edilson directly.
How do I know if my yard needs drainage?
Common signs are water standing in the lawn for a day or more after rain, water pooling against the house or under the lanai, soil and mulch washing out, and patios or walkways that stay wet or have started to settle. A photo or short video taken during a storm tells us a lot.
What is the difference between a French drain and a catch basin?
A catch basin collects surface water at a single low point through a grate and sends it through solid pipe. A French drain is a perforated pipe in a gravel trench that collects water along its whole length. Many yards use both. We recommend the combination that fits where your water comes from.
Where does the water go?
Water is carried to a suitable discharge point, such as the street, a swale or another area that can take it, following local rules. It should never be directed onto a neighbor’s property. We go over the discharge plan with you before any digging starts.
Can drainage be added under existing turf or pavers?
Yes. Turf can be peeled back and relaid, and pavers can be lifted and reinstalled along the trench line. It is simpler and less expensive when drainage is planned before a new surface goes in, so mention any water problems early.
Will drainage handle the biggest storms?
A properly designed system handles typical heavy rain well and helps the yard recover much faster. Extreme storms can still overwhelm any residential system for a while, especially when the water table is high. We size the system to your yard and explain what to expect.
Drainage Solutions around Clearwater
Based in Clearwater, we take on projects within roughly 50 miles across Pinellas County and nearby parts of Hillsborough and Pasco. Send your address and we’ll confirm right away whether it’s in range.
We currently do not serve Riverview, Apollo Beach or Sarasota.
See all service areas- Clearwater
- Largo
- Dunedin
- Safety Harbor
- Palm Harbor
- Oldsmar
- Tarpon Springs
- Belleair
- Seminole
- Pinellas Park
- St. Petersburg
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Tampa
- Westchase
Your outdoor transformation starts here
Text a photo or short video of where the water collects after it rains, along with your address. It’s the fastest way for us to understand the problem before we visit.
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