The Outdoor Pros

Drainage Solutions

Full Service Drain Installation

We specialize in yard and land drainage systems. Our drains use the highest quality filter fabric, drainage tile and washed gravel to ensure 25 years to a lifetime of longevity. We are thoughtful when using heavy machinery while also performing a hand dig to ensure your yard and utilities do not get damaged. The drainage services we offer include: Catch Basins, Down Spout Extensions, French Drains, Grading, Rainwater Drainage Systems, Trench Drains, Yard Drains, Yard Swales, Berms, Dry Creeks, Sump Pumps, Basement Waterproofing, Interior French Drains, Channel Drains, Retention Basins and Dry Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do French Drains and Yard Drains work?

French Drains have been used to divert water for thousands of years. French Drains today utilize a sloped trench with modern materials to divert excess water. The trench is lined with geo-textile filter fabric and filled with drainage tile (pipe) and washed gravel. The filter fabric prevents any sediment from reaching the drainage tile. The filter fabric encasement is then covered with the landowners choice of decorative gravel or sod. A standard sixteen inch wide drainage trench with an encased drainage tile can divert approximately 110 gallons per minute per square foot making it more than capable of draining a residential yard.

Where will the drain(s) take the water?

This is an important question and starts with each individual municipality! Almost all allow drainage towards the street or alley. Many newer subdivisions have built in storm drainage located in the yard. Draining water into an adjacent lot is usually when HOA's, City, or County Officials need to be contacted. We make all the necessary phone calls to ensure proper protocol before installing a drain.

What about any utilities on my property?

We use 1-800-DIG-RITE also known as Missouri One Call. They contact every utility company that has ever serviced your property to mark and flag any utilities still active. After the utilities are marked we come back out to assess if any plans need to be changed and approximately how close we will be to all active utilities.