Do I need a French drain or catch basins?
Short answer: It depends on whether the problem is primarily below the surface or on top of it.
A French drain is designed to collect water moving through saturated soil. Catch basins collect visible surface water that pools in low areas. Many Houston-area drainage projects use both systems because yards can have subsurface saturation and heavy surface runoff at the same time.
We also separate roof water whenever possible. Downspouts usually belong in solid PVC drainage pipe rather than being discharged into a perforated French drain.
For Summerwood homeowners, tight lots, clay soil, patios, fences, and neighboring runoff often create more than one drainage issue.
Calling every underground pipe a French drain can lead to the wrong design. The system needs to match the water source.
What we check in Summerwood
This is a common call in Summerwood, 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?
It depends on whether the problem is primarily below the surface or on top of it.
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 Summerwood?
Yes. Orion’s Rain serves Summerwood 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 does my side yard stay wet for several days after rain?
- Should downspouts be connected to a French drain?
- Why is water standing next to my foundation?
Get it looked at
If this sounds like your yard in Summerwood, 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