NDS certified drainage contractor
Drainage systems for homes in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and the towns between. We find where the water is coming from, give it somewhere to go and build the fix so it lasts.
Why it matters here
Much of this area sits on expansive clay. When it rains hard or snow melts fast, water runs across the surface and collects wherever the ground is lowest: against the foundation, under the patio, in the middle of the lawn.
Wet clay swells, and then it shrinks as it dries. That movement is what heaves slabs, tilts walls and cracks foundations. Getting water away from the house is the cheapest protection a property can have.
What we do
The right fix depends on where the water starts and where it can legally and safely go.
A gravel trench with perforated pipe that collects water below ground and carries it away.
Buried pipe that takes roof water from the gutter to a safe outlet instead of dumping it at the foundation.
A rock-lined channel that handles storm flow and looks like part of the landscape.
Reshaping the ground so water flows around the house instead of toward it.
Surface inlets for patios, driveways and low spots that collect water fast.
Drain rock and pipe that relieve the water pressure that pushes retaining walls over.
How we do it
This is a cutaway of the drain we install most often. Each number on the drawing matches a step beside it.
We trace where it comes from and where it collects, then choose an outlet it can flow to by gravity.
The trench is dug with a steady slope and lined with fabric, so soil can't wash in and clog the stone.
Perforated pipe goes in at the bottom of the trench to carry collected water to the outlet.
Clean crushed stone fills the trench so water drops through quickly. The top is finished in rock or covered and planted.
Our work
Every photo here is a Puskas Landscape & Design project.
From our clients
“They were very thorough with ground preparations so that the end result would last for many years. Always in a pleasant attitude and came back immediately to fix an unexpected issue.”
Doug ColvardPaver walkways, patio and trees · Google review
“John is a responsive and excellent communicator who kept us informed at every stage. He and his crew are professional, organized, knowledgeable, and friendly.”
Frank LaPollaWater-efficient front yard ColoradoScape · Google review
Pricing, explained
Every quote we write breaks the project down so you can see where the money goes. These four things move the number the most.
How far the water has to travel to reach a good outlet.
Deeper trenches, rocky soil and hand digging near utilities take longer.
Crossing patios, walks, fences and established plantings.
Putting back sod, rock and beds after the trench is closed.
Common questions
Look for standing water a day after a storm, soggy spots that never dry, soil washing out of beds, water staining on the foundation, or a patio or walk that has started to tilt. Any one of those is worth a look.
To a point where it can drain safely: usually the street, a drainage easement, or a part of your own yard that can absorb it. It can't simply be sent onto a neighbor's property, so we plan the outlet before anything else.
It often helps a lot, because most wet basements start with surface and roof water collecting at the foundation. Grading and downspout lines are usually the first fix. If water is coming up from below, that's a foundation issue for a specialist, and we'll tell you if that's what we see.
Yes, whenever possible. Drainage means trenching, and it's far cheaper to trench through bare ground than through a new patio or lawn. On every project we plan where the water goes first.
Start your project
Send a few details through the form. Here is what happens after you hit submit.
Someone from our team reviews your request and contacts you to schedule your in-person assessment.
John, the owner, walks your property with you. We look at grade, drainage, access and how you want to use the space, and take measurements.
Scope, materials and price, spelled out so you can see where every dollar goes.
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