Intercept and redirect groundwater flow before it reaches your foundation, lawn, or structures with professional curtain drain systems.
Schedule Free EvaluationA curtain drain is a shallow subsurface drainage system designed to intercept and redirect groundwater moving laterally through the soil. These systems are commonly installed upslope of problem areas to "cut off" water before it reaches lawns, foundations, retaining walls, or hardscapes.
Curtain drains work by capturing subsurface water and conveying it away using perforated pipe installed in a gravel-filled trench, allowing groundwater to enter the system and discharge safely downhill.
Unlike yard drainage systems that manage surface water, curtain drains address hidden groundwater flow that can cause persistent soggy areas, erosion, or pressure against structures.
Groundwater flows downhill through soil layers. Curtain drains intercept this lateral flow before it reaches lower areas of your property.
Lawns that remain wet or soggy even when surface water drains properly often have subsurface groundwater issues that curtain drains can solve.
Install curtain drains upslope of retaining walls to prevent hydrostatic pressure buildup and water damage behind the wall structure.
Properties built on slopes benefit from curtain drains installed uphill to intercept groundwater before it reaches the foundation perimeter.
Evaluate slope, soil conditions, and groundwater movement patterns. Identify optimal curtain drain placement to intercept lateral water flow before it reaches problem areas.
Professional sod cutter preserves grass. Excavate shallow trench (18-24 inches deep) along contour or perpendicular to slope with engineered 2% grade for optimal drainage.
Line trench with filter fabric, install perforated pipe, apply root protection systems, and surround with clean aggregate. Connect to proper discharge location.
Wrap fabric over gravel, backfill and compact soil, replace original sod. Test system to verify proper interception and discharge of groundwater flow.
We analyze slope, soil saturation, and groundwater movement to position curtain drains exactly where they'll intercept lateral subsurface flow.
Double the industry minimum grade ensures superior water flow, faster drainage response, and prevents system backup during heavy groundwater movement.
Professional sod cutter equipment and careful restoration techniques preserve your existing landscape and maintain property aesthetics.
Professionally certified by NDS, following industry best practices for interceptor drain design and subsurface water management.
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