Yard Drainage Project Example
An example of how standing-water concerns can be approached with drainage assessment, grading, French-drain options, and lawn restoration.
This is an illustrative project concept, not a documented completed customer project. Actual recommendations depend on your property.
Project Planning
Understanding the Project
Standing water, soggy lawn areas, runoff, or drainage around structures can affect how a property functions after rain or snowmelt.
A Possible Project Approach
Depending on the site, a drainage approach can include grading adjustments, French drains, downspout drainage, catch basins, and restoration of affected lawn areas.
The final design, materials and scope depend on site conditions, project goals and the available budget.
Outdoor Improvement Options
Features to Explore
Depending on your property, this project concept may include the following planning elements.
Planning for Rochester Properties
Outdoor improvements should account for site grading, drainage, access, existing landscaping and Rochester's changing seasonal conditions.
Discuss your property's needs before choosing a project layout, installation method or maintenance plan.