01 / COORDINATED PROJECT DELIVERY
One team for the exterior scope.
Drainage, grading, excavation, soil, and restoration can be planned together so the finished scope works across the property.
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Move water away
from what matters.
Drainage, grading, and excavation planned
around the way water moves across your property.
01Drainage. Grading. Restoration.
One coordinated scope.
One coordinated scope.
Read the property
Standing water
starts somewhere.
CRL Inc. provides yard drainage and grading services for Connecticut properties affected by standing water, soggy ground, erosion, or runoff. We evaluate visible site conditions before recommending the work.
01Water that remains after rain
Low areas that hold water after storms can make lawns difficult to use and may point to a grading, soil, or drainage-path issue.
02Soggy lawn or soft ground
Ground that stays wet or difficult to mow may be receiving more water than the soil and existing drainage can manage.
03Erosion and washouts
Moving water can carry away soil, mulch, seed, and stone or create channels across a slope.
04Runoff toward improvements
Water flowing toward a house, garage, driveway, walkway, or retaining wall should be evaluated as part of the surrounding site.
Follow the flow
Manage the water.
Restore the yard.
Site-specific solutions
Not every wet yard
needs the same fix.
The appropriate scope depends on elevations, soil, the source of the water, access, nearby improvements, and where runoff can be directed. CRL can coordinate the drainage work and the affected landscape under one plan.
01Site & drainage evaluation
Review of visible grades, low areas, runoff paths, existing drainage, access, and the areas affected by water.
02Grading & resloping
Adjustments to surface grades and low areas where grading is appropriate for improving the direction of runoff. Explore grading & excavation
03Catch basins & inlets
Surface collection points placed where they fit the property, the approved layout, and the available outlet.
04Drainage pipe & outlet routing
Drainage pipe, stone, and outlet routing planned around site conditions and a suitable discharge location.
05Swales & subsurface drainage
Swales or French-drain-style systems where they are appropriate—not as a universal solution for every property.
06Excavation & stone
Excavation, trench preparation, drainage stone, and backfill coordinated with the approved design and site access.
07Landscape restoration
Final grading, soil preparation, sod, hydroseeding, or related restoration when included in the approved scope. Explore sod & hydroseeding
Yard drainage FAQs
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Why does water stand in my yard after rain?
Standing water can be associated with low areas, compacted or slow-draining soil, improper grading, restricted drainage paths, or runoff from surrounding surfaces. The property should be evaluated before a solution is recommended.
Does every wet yard need a French drain?
No. A French-drain-style system may be appropriate for some properties, while others may require grading, surface inlets, drainage pipe, swales, soil correction, or a combination of measures.
Can grading help move water away from a house?
Grading can influence how surface water moves across a property. Whether it is appropriate depends on existing elevations, available space, soil conditions, nearby improvements, and a suitable discharge path.
Where can drainage water be discharged?
The available outlet depends on the property, elevations, local requirements, nearby improvements, and where water can be routed without creating another problem. CRL reviews the proposed path before defining the scope.
Does CRL provide yard drainage throughout Connecticut?
CRL serves residential and commercial properties statewide in Connecticut. Project fit and scheduling are confirmed after the property and requested scope are reviewed.
Are financing options available?
Financing options are available for qualified homeowners. Approval, rates, and terms are provided by third-party lending partners.
Don’t wait for the next heavy rain
Fix the flow.
Reclaim the yard.
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Instant-estimate ranges are preliminary and non-binding. Site review is required for a final scope.