How to Spot and Fix Drainage Issues in Your Yard
- Elevate Outdoors
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
📍 Serving Keller, TX and the North Texas Region🛠 Keywords: yard drainage North Texas, fix soggy yard, grading and French drains
If your yard turns into a swamp after every rainstorm or water constantly pools near your foundation, you’re not alone — drainage problems are incredibly common in North Texas. Between clay-heavy soils and intense storms, yards in our region often suffer from poor grading and improper water flow.
At Elevate Outdoors, we specialize in correcting these issues with grading, trenching, and professional drainage solutions. In this guide, we’ll help you spot the warning signs early and explain how to fix them — before costly damage sets in.
🚨 Signs of Drainage Problems in Your Yard
Keep an eye out for these red flags:
🕳️ Standing water in low spots or near your home
🌱 Thin, yellowing, or dying grass in specific areas
🧱 Water stains or mildew along your foundation
🚪 Soggy soil days after rain
🌊 Erosion trails or exposed roots after runoff
🦟 Persistent mosquitoes due to stagnant water
If you notice any of the above, your yard is likely not draining properly — and the longer you wait, the worse it gets.
💡 Proven Solutions for Fixing Drainage Issues
1. Regrading the Yard
We use skid steers or other machinery to recontour your property so water naturally flows away from your foundation and low-lying areas.
✅ Best for: Large yards, poor slope, ongoing erosion
2. Installing French Drains
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that redirects water
underground to a safer outlet
✅ Best for: Soggy areas, along homes or fences, behind retaining walls
3. Dry Creek Beds or Swales
These decorative stone-lined ditches move water across your lawn in an attractive, natural way.
✅ Best for: Landscape-integrated drainage with visual appeal
4. Soil Amendment & Aeration
In some cases, compacted or clay-heavy soil just needs to breathe. We combine core aeration with compost or sand topdressing to improve water absorption.
✅ Best for: Surface-level drainage and lawn health.
🛠️ Why Hire a Pro for Drainage Fixes?
Drainage work requires more than digging a ditch — it takes planning, grading experience, and the right equipment. At Elevate Outdoors, we:
Consider long-term water movement across your property
Avoid damage to underground utilities and roots
Offer full cleanup and lawn restoration after installation
Whether it’s a quick trench job or full regrading, we make sure your yard drains cleanly — and stays beautiful.
Don’t let drainage issues ruin your lawn (or your foundation). Fix them the right way with Elevate Outdoors.