Why does my side yard stay wet for several days after rain?
Short answer: Side yards are difficult drainage areas because they are narrow, shaded, compacted, and surrounded by hard surfaces.
Water may come from roof downspouts, neighboring properties, air-conditioning drains, irrigation overspray, or grading that slopes toward the house. Once the clay soil becomes saturated, very little sunlight or airflow reaches the area to help it dry.
A proper drainage evaluation looks at the source, collection point, elevation, pipe route, and discharge location. Depending on the property, the solution may involve downspout tie-ins, catch basins, French drainage, solid PVC pipe, or grading adjustments.
In New Caney, larger rooflines and long side yards can move significant amounts of water into one narrow area.
The right system starts by determining where the water is actually coming from.
What we check in New Caney
This is a common call in New Caney, and it is the kind of problem we test in the yard instead of guessing at from the driveway. We run the system, watch how the water is actually moving, and check the parts that cause this — before anything gets replaced. That is the same approach in the full Drainage service page.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?
Side yards are difficult drainage areas because they are narrow, shaded, compacted, and surrounded by hard surfaces.
Do I need a professional to look at it?
If the problem keeps coming back, or you cannot see where the water is going, have the system tested before replacing parts. Testing finds the cause instead of guessing at it. Call or text (281) 504-9998 and we will run the system and tell you what we find.
Do you serve New Caney?
Yes. Orion’s Rain serves New Caney and the Lake Houston area — Kingwood, Atascocita, Porter, Humble, New Caney, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Huffman, and Eagle Springs. Call or text (281) 504-9998, 24 hours a day.
Related questions
- Why is water standing next to my foundation?
- Do I need a French drain or catch basins?
- Should downspouts be connected to a French drain?
Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in New Caney, call or text Orion’s Rain at (281) 504-9998 — 24 hours a day. We will test the system and tell you what is actually wrong, and what it will take to fix it the right way.
Orion’s Rain Smartscapes and Exteriors — (281) 504-9998 — LI0029444