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Serving places across Upstate SC: Five Forks, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Taylors and more.
Pooling water ruins lawns, heaves hardscapes, and risks your foundation. Our drainage solutions start with grade checks, downspout routes, and defined flow paths that move water off structures and into safe discharge zones. All across Upstate SC, we often re-route roof runoff and widen beds to handle storm bursts; on sloped or clay-heavy sites we balance swales and subtle terraces so walks and patios stay dry. Plans are clear and buildable—pipe sizes, fabric/stone specs, and discharge notes—and we can phase installation to match budget. The result: dry entries, stable patios, healthier turf, and landscapes that hold up in Upstate storms.
Safety: Dry walks and steps reduce slip risk after storms.
Structure: Proper flow protects foundations, crawlspaces, and hardscapes from undermining.
Longevity: Lawns and beds establish faster when water leaves on schedule; fewer washouts and plant losses. Rain-garden placements can intercept runoff and, when designed correctly, drain in under 72 hours.
Inspect → Design → Price/Phase → Install
Measure grades, map flow paths, test downspouts.
2D plan with slopes, pipe runs, inlets/outlets, and outlet protection.
Quantities and options (good/better/best).
Crew follows plan; designer stays involved through final walkthrough.
We read grades, map flow paths, and assess how storms move across your hillside site. You get a clear, HOA-ready plan—pipe routes, inlets/outlets, finish grades, discharge notes—drawn for installer accuracy.
Disturbed areas are restored (sod/seed), edges reset, and beds re-mulched so the yard looks finished immediately. You’ll get simple after-storm checks and inlet-cleaning guidance to keep the system performing long-term.
We set positive fall away from foundations, walks, and patios, stabilize subgrade, and leave a smooth, sod- or planting-ready surface. This is the base that keeps hardscapes dry and beds from ponding.
Roof water is captured and buried to safe daylight or catch basins. Where slopes concentrate flow, we use turf-friendly swales or subtle terraces to keep entries, paths, and patios dry and to prevent mulch washouts.
Low spots, drive edges, and patio thresholds get targeted inlets (point basins or low-profile channel drains) tied into a protected outlet. Your drawings list pipe sizes, fabric/stone layers, slope arrows, and outlet protection; we can phase the work (good/better/best) to match budget.
For subsurface moisture, we install fabric-lined French drains with washed stone and perforated pipe. If a visible feature suits the design, we construct aesthetic “dry river beds” with river stone; isolated low spots get discreet dry wells to store and release excess water below grade.
From HOA-tidy frontage in Five Forks to builder-grade lots in Simpsonville, older streets in Mauldin, and mixed slopes in Taylors, we confirm finish grades, route roof water underground, and set turf-friendly swales where surface flow concentrates. Where saturation persists, we add perforated lines or a discrete channel at hardscape edges. Solutions are sized for storms, drawn for HOA acceptance, and specified so installers hit the mark.
Level lawns and strong roof runoff define many Five Forks lots. We favor buried downspout lines to daylight, shallow swales that mow clean, and widened beds to catch splash at entries. Grade is set to move water off foundations and walks. If a low area stays wet, we size a catch basin or short French drain with fabric and washed stone. Discharge remains discreet and code-friendly. Plans list pipe diameters, basin locations, and stone spec so installs pass HOA and look finished.
Newer builds often collect water along drives and walks. We re-set falls, connect multiple downspouts into one daylight run, and use a low-profile channel drain where thresholds stay damp. Beds get better soil structure for infiltration; lawn swales are graded to stay mower-friendly. Quantities and pipe schedules make pricing straightforward; drawings show inlets, outlets, and slope arrows so crews execute cleanly.
Older rights-of-way and driveway crowns can throw water toward foundations. We regrade subtly, add catch basins at low points, and, where needed, stage a French drain behind beds. Discharge points respect sightlines and neighbors. We mark pipe runs, fabric/stone layers, and outlet protection on the plan to streamline HOA submissions and avoid callbacks.
Foothill edges around Taylors concentrate runoff on short slopes. We combine contour-aware swales, short terraces, and perforated lines where subsurface flow persists. Steps and paths maintain positive fall; patio edges use discreet channel drains. Specs and scaled drawings keep the build predictable and the surface usable after heavy rain.
Drainage Solutions. Move roof and surface water predictably: correct grades, route downspouts, add inlets or subsurface lines where needed. Good drainage protects hardscapes from heaving, keeps plant & mulch installation healthy, and sets the stage for a firm, usable lawn after sod installation—all guided by the priorities set in landscape design.
One hard rain can become crawl-space mold, sinking pavers, and foundation cracks. Our on-site assessment and slope-smart fixes—French drains, dry river beds, dry wells, downspout routing, and light grading—stop the damage so you can sleep through storms.
Don’t gamble with your foundation—call (864) 518-9904 or Book Your Drainage Audit now.
Landscape drainage is the management of water in outdoor spaces to prevent flooding, soil erosion, and property damage. Proper drainage ensures the longevity and health of your home and your landscape.
Signs include standing water, waterlogged soil, mold or mildew growth, soil erosion, plant stress or death, and water damage to structures like patios or foundations.
Poor drainage can lead to root rot, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies in plants. It can also cause soil erosion, reducing soil fertility and leading to landscape and property damage.
Solutions include French drains, dry river beds, dry wells, swales, rain gardens, grading, downspout extensions, and permeable paving.
While there are many factors based upon the type of solution, to the length of pipe run, a simple downspout extension can typically range from $1200 to $600, whereas a French drain or even dry river beds or dry wells typically range from $15,000 to $6,500. This includes our exclusive one (1) year performance guarantee.
Depends. If you have a large area where water concentrates, then perhaps a French drain could work. However, depending on the site conditions and where and how the water accumulates will determine if this is the best solution. A French drain is a trench filled with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from an area. It effectively collects and directs water to a suitable drainage outlet.
If you notice water pooling in your yard, soil erosion, damp basements, or soggy soil lasting longer than 24 to 48 hours after rainfall, it’s likely that your landscape needs a drainage system.
While simple solutions like downspout extensions can be DIY projects, complex drainage systems like French drains or regrading typically require professional installation for effective results, since having the proper pitch or slope away from the problem area is required.
Grading involves reshaping the land to create a slope that directs water away from structures and towards appropriate drainage areas, preventing water accumulation and damage.
Regular maintenance includes clearing debris from drains and gutters, inspecting and cleaning French drains, checking for erosion or blockages, and ensuring that water flows freely through the drainage system. Another good way to ensure that your system stays clean is using catch basins directly under any downspouts, which will allow debris to be caught before entering any pipes, and the use of smooth walled piping.
