Drain Installations/excavation
Stop Water From Pooling Where It Shouldn't
Drain Installation and Excavation Services in Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas
When water collects along your foundation, in low spots across your yard, or near driveways and walkways in Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas, it creates problems that worsen with every storm. Pooling water softens soil, seeps into basements, kills grass, and undermines pavement. A properly installed drainage system redirects runoff to a safe outlet before it has a chance to settle and cause damage. Whether you're dealing with a soggy lawn in Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas or water that runs toward your home instead of away from it, the solution involves excavation, grading, and pipe placement designed to move water efficiently.
Bobo Construction Management provides drain installation services and French drain installations for residential yard drainage improvements. We dig trenches where water needs to flow, install perforated pipe surrounded by gravel, and grade the surface so runoff follows the path we've created. The work may include connecting to an existing storm drain, routing water to a drainage ditch, or creating a dry well where surface discharge isn't available.
If you're seeing standing water after rain or noticing erosion around your property in Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas, contact us to assess your drainage needs and design a system that fits your yard.
How Water Is Collected and Routed Away
We start by identifying where water collects and where it needs to go, then map out trench routes that follow natural slope or create new drainage paths. In Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas, this often means working around trees, utilities, and existing hardscaping to find the most efficient route. Trenches are dug to a depth that allows for proper slope, typically one to two feet deep depending on the distance and volume of water.
After installation, you'll notice that areas that used to stay wet for days after a storm now dry out within hours. The grass grows back evenly, and water no longer pools near your foundation or driveway. French drains remain hidden beneath a layer of soil or gravel, so the drainage system works without changing the look of your yard.
We use perforated pipe wrapped in filter fabric to prevent soil from clogging the system, and surround it with clean gravel that allows water to flow freely. If your yard has multiple low spots, we may install several drains that connect to a single outlet. This work does not include gutter or downspout installation, but we can tie those systems into the same drainage network if needed.
Most Drainage Questions Come Down to Where Water Ends Up
Drainage systems are only effective if water has a place to go and a clear path to get there. These questions cover the practical details that determine whether a system works as intended.
What is a French drain and when is it needed?
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with perforated pipe that collects and redirects groundwater. You need one when water pools on the surface, when soil stays saturated, or when runoff flows toward your foundation instead of away from it.
How do you determine where the water should drain to?
We look for natural drainage paths, existing storm drains, ditches, or low areas away from structures. If no outlet exists, we may create a dry well or pop-up emitter that releases water safely onto your property without causing erosion.
What happens if tree roots grow into the drain line?
Roots are attracted to moisture, so we route drains away from large trees when possible and use solid pipe in root-prone areas. If roots do enter the line, the system may need to be flushed or excavated and repaired.
How long does a drainage installation take?
A single French drain in a residential yard in Shelbyville typically takes one to two days, including excavation, pipe placement, backfill, and grading. Larger systems with multiple drains or complex grading may take several days.
Will the trench settle after it's backfilled?
Some settling is normal, especially after heavy rain. We compact backfill in layers to minimize this, and you can add topsoil and reseed if low spots appear after a few weeks.
Bobo Construction Management installs drainage systems in Winchester, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, TN and the surrounding middle Tennessee areas that move water away from foundations, yards, and hardscaping before it causes long-term damage. If you're dealing with standing water or soggy ground, get in touch to review your site and outline a drainage plan that works.