Yard Drainage
Standing water, soggy grass, or pooling near your home?
Yard drainage problems can lead to wet basements, foundation moisture, crawlspace issues, erosion, and unusable outdoor space. Grounded Home Solutions helps Maryland homeowners understand drainage problems and what type of solution may be needed.
Common yard drainage warning signs
Water outside the home often becomes a bigger problem when it collects near the foundation or has nowhere to drain.
Possible Solutions
What yard drainage work may include
The right fix depends on grading, soil, runoff patterns, downspouts, and where water is collecting.
French Drains
Subsurface drainage systems may help move water away from low or saturated areas.
Downspout Extensions
Redirecting roof runoff can reduce water collecting near the foundation.
Grading Improvements
Improving slope may help water flow away from the home instead of toward it.
Drainage Planning
Some yards need a larger water-management plan instead of a single quick fix.
What To Do Next
How to approach a drainage issue
Watch where water collects
Notice whether water pools near the house, in low spots, by downspouts, or along walkways.
Look at runoff sources
Rooflines, gutters, neighboring grades, patios, driveways, and compacted soil can all affect drainage.
Request help
Describe the drainage problem and where the water is collecting so the next step is clearer.
Local Focus
Yard drainage help for Baltimore & Harford County homeowners
Focused on Baltimore, Bel Air, Harford County, Towson, White Marsh, Aberdeen, and nearby Maryland communities.
Request Help
Tell us where water is collecting
Describe the standing water, soggy area, downspout issue, or drainage concern and we’ll reach back out.