Drainage Solutions
Water damage is one of the biggest threats to homes and businesses in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. Our often heavy rainfall, clay-rich soil, and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles can lead to basement flooding, soil erosion, foundation damage, and more.
Expert Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting helps our community protect landscapes and buildings with comprehensive drainage solutions to avoid costly problems.
Do You Need Professional Drainage Solutions?
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues, it’s time to contact our team to discuss customized drainage system solutions:
Water pooling around your foundation or in your yard
Basement flooding or damp walls
Soil erosion or sinking areas in your lawn
Cracks in your foundation or driveway
Standing water that lingers for days after rainfall
French Drains: A Proven Subsurface Drainage Solution
French drains prevent water accumulation by using perforated pipes surrounded by gravel to redirect excess water away from low-lying areas. When professionally designed and installed, French drains help to:
Reduce hydrostatic pressure that can crush against basement walls
Prevent basement leaks and severe foundation damage
Minimize soil erosion and lawn deterioration
Provide long-term flood management for water-prone areas
Downspout Extensions: Direct Rainwater Away from Your Home
Rainwater from gutters can cause erosion and basement flooding if allowed to pool around exterior walls. Downspout extensions channel roof runoff away from foundations and toward stormwater drainage systems. We design and install extensions that:
Prevent structural damage
Connect to existing gutter systems
Direct water through underground pipes to a safe discharge point
Reduce pooling that can cause cracks and soil displacement
We install buried downspout drains, surface extensions, and pop-up emitters to meet various conditions and needs.
Catch Basins: Effective Stormwater Management
Catch basins manage heavy rainfall and avoid standing water in driveways, lawns, and parking lots. These in-ground drainage systems collect and filter stormwater before directing it away through underground piping.
Properly installed catch basins are drainage solutions that manage surface water by:
Removing debris and sediment from stormwater runoff
Preventing water from pooling in low-lying areas
Reducing safety hazards and protecting against landscape erosion
Sump Pumps and Outdoor Sump Pump Drains
For properties with high water tables or poor soil drainage, sump pumps remove excess groundwater and prevent basement flooding. Outdoor sump pump drains manage water buildup in low areas.
These systems include a subsurface sump basin, check valve, and expertly installed discharge piping to direct excess water to stormwater drainage systems.
In basements, these systems prevent water buildup that damages structures and promotes mold growth. Outdoors, a sump pump system gathers runoff and subsurface drainage and then pumps it directly toward proper discharge points.
Grading Solutions: Reshaping Your Landscape for Proper Drainage
Our grading services amend slopes and grading to move water away from structures efficiently. Carefully implemented landscape adjustments provide excellent drainage support that channels runoff into stormwater drains.
You may need to consider professional grading if you experience:
Persistent pooling around your foundation or in particular spots in your yard
Visible erosion and mud after heavy rain
Adverse effects on grass and plant health from excessive water or mud
Surface Drains: Keeping Outdoor Spaces Dry
Surface drains manage runoff on paved surfaces, patios, and walkways to prevent hazardous pooling.
The surface drains we install include:
Trench drains that are ideal for driveways and patios
Channel drains that capture and redirect runoff from paved areas
Grate drains that prevent standing water in high-traffic zones
FAQs About Drainage Solutions
We’re here to provide answers to all of your drainage system questions. Here are some our customers have asked:
Will a Professionally Installed Drainage System Increase My Property Value?
What Is Hydrostatic Pressure, and How Does It Affect My Foundation?
Can I Connect My Downspout Drains to a Municipal Storm Drain?
Schedule Your Drainage Consultation Today!
Expert Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting provides reliable drainage solutions in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, including Florence, Batavia, and Lawrenceburg.
Call us at (859) 474-2472 to schedule a consultation today! Let our experts design and install a drainage system that protects your property for years to come.