Standing Water in the Yard
The Cause: Compacted soil, low spots, or improper grading trap rainwater on the surface.
The Solution: Re-grading combined with a French drain or catch basin to capture and redirect water to a safe discharge point.
Drainage Specialists in Charleston, SC
Licensed French Drain Contractor in Charleston, SC
Charleston French Drain Pros designs and installs better drainage systems — exterior, interior, commercial, storm pipe, and yard drainage. Serving Charleston, SC with free estimates.
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Drainage Services We Provide
One call handles every drainage problem on your property — from soggy lawns to flooded foundations.
Exterior French Drain Installation
Perimeter drains that keep water away from your foundation and out of your basement.
Learn more →Interior French Drain Systems
Sub-floor drain tile and sump systems for chronically wet basements and crawlspaces.
Learn more →Commercial French Drain Services
Drainage systems engineered for commercial buildings, parking lots, and multi-unit properties.
Learn more →Yard Drainage Solutions
Catch basins, regrading, and pop-up emitters that eliminate soggy lawns for good.
Learn more →Storm Pipe Installation
Heavy-duty storm pipe to handle roof runoff, downspouts, and surface water.
Learn more →Drain Inspections & Diagnostics
Camera inspections and on-site diagnostics to find the real source of drainage issues.
Learn more →Areas We Serve
Locally owned and operating throughout the Lowcountry. Click your area for local drainage info.
Simple, Fast Process
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Free On-Site Estimate
We diagnose the issue and quote a fair, written price.
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We Fix It Right
Our in-house crew installs your drainage system — guaranteed.
Why Outdoor Drainage Matters
Poor drainage is one of the most common — and most damaging — problems homeowners face. Standing water doesn't just ruin your lawn; it threatens your foundation, attracts mosquitoes, kills landscaping, and can lead to expensive structural repairs.
Water Pooling Near the Foundation
The Cause: Downspouts dumping next to the house, negative slope, or saturated soil pushing water against the foundation.
The Solution: Buried downspout extensions, exterior foundation drains, and proper grading to move water at least 10 ft away from the home.
Wet or Flooded Basement / Crawlspace
The Cause: Hydrostatic pressure from groundwater that has nowhere else to go.
The Solution: Perimeter drain tile, sump pump systems, and properly piped discharge lines to relieve pressure before it gets inside.
Soggy Lawn or Dying Grass
The Cause: Subsurface water saturation suffocating roots and breeding fungus.
The Solution: Subsurface French drain network paired with strategically placed pop-up emitters to dry out the root zone.
Soil Erosion & Landscape Washouts
The Cause: Concentrated runoff from roofs, driveways, or hillsides cutting channels through soil and mulch.
The Solution: Swales, riprap, dry creek beds, and engineered drainage paths that slow and disperse water flow.
Driveway or Patio Flooding
The Cause: Hard surfaces shed 100% of rainfall, overwhelming nearby soil.
The Solution: Channel (trench) drains across the surface tied into a buried drainage line that carries water safely away.
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