1.) How Do I Know if I have a Drainage Problem in My Yard?

Typically the first sign that you have a drainage problem is if you have large amount of water traveling through your yard. Things like water pooling in areas after rain and soggy soil that never seems dry. Other common problems in reference to drainage are a higher water table and soil erosion. Additionally, if you notice your landscaping getting washed away (eroding) you may have a drainage problem.

2.) What is the Best Landscape Drain For my Property?

Every landscape is different and each landscape drain is custom made to fix the issue on your property. Unfortunately there is never a straightforward answer that we can tell you without looking at your yard. Sometimes a simple catch basin will do the trick, but there are other times we have to combine systems to fix the issue. Regardless, a free estimate from Venyscapes, our landscape drain expert can help determine the best drain for your property.

3.) How Do You Deal With Poor Soil Drainage?

When the soil doesn’t drain, a french drain will typically correct the drainage problem. Specifically, water tends to pool above ground and the only thing that will help drain wise is a French drain. Having vegetation also helps with poor soil drainage .

4.) What is a Landscape Drain?

A landscaping drain is a system that’s installed in a yard to improve the yard drainage. Specifically, landscape drains can be made of stone, plastic or concrete. Each drain has its own purpose and there are several landscape drains that can help with your exterior drainage. Catch basin helps with water pooling. Dry creek beds helps collet large amounts of water and directs it away. French drain help absorb the water in the soil. With our free estimates we can help determine the best landscape drain for your property.

5.) How Much Does it Cost to Install a Landscape Drain?

Each drainage system is custom designed for your yard and landscape. It’s hard to put a price per project. Each drain has their own challenges and will correct different issues. For a simple exterior drain you could be looking at a base price, but for more complex drainage issues you may see the price increase. With a quick and easy free estimate we can walk you through the pricing and tell you exactly how much it will be to install a landscape drain on your property.

6.) Will Installing a Landscape Drain Ruin My Existing Yard?

Venyscapes, a highly rated Atlanta Landscaping and Drainage company, does our best to not disturb your existing yard. We take pride in our work and we make sure that after we have completed our job, your yard will look better than ever. Typically our drainage systems are installed with minimum ground impact. If there is grass in the area where the landscape drain needs to go, we remove the sod and place the sod back in place. Likewise, landscape drains will help improve the overall look of your yard because you will have a more usable space without the excess water.

7.) Is a French Drain the Best Outdoor Drain For My Yard?

Every property is different. A French drain is not the best outdoor drain for every yard, but it is an excellent choice is some situations. Frenchs drain help absorb water in the soil. Similarly, if you have water pooling it will absorb the water slowly. A French drain is recommended whenever you have soggy soil or water is entering your house basement or crawlspace. A French drain can be made of perforated pipe and gravel. With a free estimate from a top rated Atlanta landscaping company like Venyscapes you see if a French drain is the best outdoor drain for your yard.

8.) Can I Install a Landscape Drain Myself?

Yes, you can install an outdoor drainage system yourself. Although it seems easy, it has its own challenges. Without the proper experience and expertise, like Venyscapes, you could run into some issues. But, with some knowledge of exactly what landscape drain you need and. how it work, you could install it yourself. However, be prepared to get dirty and possibly have a a sore back as it can be hard labor. Additionally, depending on the systems some special tools are required to be installed properly. If you would rather save yourself the time and energy, contact Venyscapes for a free estimate today.

9.) How Do I Drain My Yard Without a Slope?

Most yards and landscapes have a natural slope (even if it’s slight) that moves the water away from the problem area. Still there are scenarios where the the yard is flat and no where to take the water. Depending on how much water needs to be collected we can install a sump pump or flow well (dry well) that will help with flat landscapes. Regardless of what kind of yard you have Venyscapes can drain the water away from your home.

10.) How Can I Improve Outside Drainage at My Home?

There are several ways that you can improve the drainage at your home. Venyscapes is a highly rated Atlanta Landscaping Company and we can help you determine what outdoor drainage is the best for your property. Occasionally running your gutter downspouts away from your home can sometimes be the easiest answer. But, if you already have the downspouts buried then be sure to look for pooling after it rain.s. Additionally, a high flow of water traveling through your yard can indicate poor drainage. Typically, soggy soil will be the last inspection to see how the drainage on your property is.

11.) What Type of Maintenance Required for My Drainage System?

Some outdoor drainage systems don’t require any maintenance. Likewise, the ones that do are mainly removing the leaves and dirt out of the drains. Also inspect the pop ups once it rains to make sure the landscape drain is not clogged. Venyscapes is a highly rated Atlanta Landscaping Company. We not only offer landscape drain installs, but we also offer maintenance on our landscape drains.

12.) Why Am I Required to Add a Dry Well or Flow Well to My New Construction or Home Addition?

In the past when they built the road drains and ditches to move storm water they calculated a certain runoff from the houses that were already built at the time. Some of the rain was absorbed through the soil in the yard. Now that we have houses, stores , apartments etc there’s less water getting absorbed through the soil. In order to not overwhelm the storm drains within the city, they are requiring all new construction or house additions to have a dry well. The dry well helps absorb water into the soil. This helps the city drains not to get overwhelmed and flood certain areas. Additionally, dry wells help plants and trees get the water they need easier.

13.) What is the Warranty on Venyscapes Drainage Systems?

When a landscape drainage system is properly installed you should get a warranty with your system. If you don’t, then you should be concerned. Venyscapes is a top rated Atlanta Landscaping Company. We offer a 5 year install and maternity warranty for all of our landscape drains.