Does this sound like your yard?
- Puddles that linger on the lawn or patio
- Water running across the patio toward the house
- Flooded planting beds after heavy rain
- Low spots that never dry out
- Pool deck water with nowhere to go
- Erosion where runoff concentrates
- Low spots in lawns and beds
- Patios and pool decks
- Areas next to hardscapes
- Commercial and HOA common areas
How surface drains work
We set a grated basin at the lowest point where water gathers, then connect it to solid pipe that runs at a steady slope to an outlet. Surface drains handle water on top of the ground; for water that soaks the soil below, we often pair them with a French drain. On one commercial job our crew trenched and laid new pipe, set a catch basin, and rebuilt the beds around it with the flowering ixora left untouched.
Four steps. No runaround.
Straight answers about surface drains.
What’s the difference between a surface drain and a French drain?
A surface drain catches water that’s sitting on top of the ground through a grate. A French drain collects water that has soaked into the soil. Many yards need both, and we’ll tell you which fits your problem.
Will the grate be in the way?
Grates sit flush with the ground or paving and are placed where they’re least noticeable. In beds they can be tucked between plants.
Can you add one to an existing patio or pool deck?
Often, yes. We’ll look at the slope and the surface during your free estimate and explain the options.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We handle drainage for homes, HOAs and businesses across Southwest Florida.
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Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Sanibel, Captiva and Babcock Ranch.
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We’ll walk your property, find the cause, and give you a written plan and price. No cost, no pressure.