French Drain Installation
French Drain Installation in St Louis That Keeps Water Out of Sight — and Out of Your Way
If you’ve got a soggy lawn, pooling water, or damp foundation walls, it’s time for a solution that works below the surface. Our French drain installation in St Louis solves excess moisture problems by redirecting water underground — out of your lawn and away from your home.
What Is a French Drain?
A Subsurface Drainage System That Solves Water Problems
A French drain uses a gravel-filled trench and perforated pipe installed below your lawn to collect and redirect water. Once installed, it’s invisible — but the results are easy to see.
Signs You Might Need a French Drain
- Water pooling in lawn after rain
- Mushy or squishy ground that stays damp
- Water seepage into basement or crawlspace
- Slope issues that cause water to run toward your home
- Water pooling in lawn after rain
Why Choose a French Drain Over Other Solutions?
- Works below the surface — no visible structure needed
- Helps relieve hydrostatic pressure around foundations
- Lawn can be installed directly over the top
- Ideal for flat or gently sloped landscapes
- Can be paired with swales or dry creek beds on steep terrain
- Works below the surface — no visible structure needed
Our Installation Process
1. Site survey to assess slope, water flow, and depth needs
2. Trench excavation and proper pitch grading
3. Installation of perforated pipe + filter fabric
4. Backfilling with gravel and topsoil
5. Resodding (if applicable) for a seamless finish