If your yard is holding standing water, flooding after storms, or pooling around your foundation, Turf Dogs Landscaping provides professional French drain installation and complete yard drainage solutions throughout Columbia, SC, 29209, and surrounding areas. We specialize in engineered drainage systems designed to eliminate water retention issues, remove excess groundwater, improve soil stability, and protect your home from long-term moisture damage. Our French drains are built using properly sloped trenches, perforated drain pipe, high-quality drain rock, geotextile fabric, and grading techniques tailored to South Carolina’s unique clay and sandy soil conditions. Whether you’re dealing with soggy yards, soft ground, flooded low spots, or previous drainage failures, we install permanent solutions that fix water problems the first time. 

French drains are one of the most effective ways to control groundwater, prevent soil saturation, improve yard usability, and redirect storm water safely away from your home. Our systems are engineered to prevent erosion, foundation settling, mold growth, mosquito breeding areas, and long-term landscape damage caused by improper drainage.

• Eliminates standing water and soggy yards
   
• Protects your home’s foundation from water damage
   
• Reduces erosion and soil washout
   
• Prevents mold and mildew around your property
   
• Increases yard usability and appearance
   
• Stops mosquito breeding in stagnant water
   
• Corrects improper grading
   
• Redirects storm water safely away
   
• Long-lasting solution compared to surface drains
   
• Increases property value and curb appeal

• Standing water or puddles that remain for days
   
• Mushy or soggy lawn areas
   
• Wet or soft ground near your foundation
   
• Water seeping into crawl spaces or basements
   
• Erosion channels on your property
   
• Flooded areas in low spots or along the driveway
   
• Mold or mildew smells around your home
   
• Hard clay soil that doesn’t drain properly
   
• Previous drainage pipes failing or collapsing
   
• Water flowing toward—rather than away from—your house

1. On-site assessment of water flow, soil type, yard slope, and retention issues
    
2. Laser-level measurements to determine correct trench depth and slope
    
3. Excavation of the drainage trench to proper grade
    
4. Installation of geotextile fabric to prevent clogging
    
5. Placement of perforated 4” piping for maximum groundwater capture
    
6. Surrounding with drain rock to improve filtration
    
7. Wrapping with fabric to stop soil intrusion
    
8. Finishing with soil, sod, or rock depending on the yard
    
9. Testing water flow to ensure full system performance

❓  Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: How do I know if a French drain will fix my standing water?

French drains are ideal for groundwater, soggy soil, pooling water, and saturated clay yards. We evaluate slope, soil type, and flow patterns to determine the best solution.

Q: How long does a French drain last?

A professionally installed French drain can last 20–30+ years with proper materials such as perforated pipe, fabric wrapping, and graded rock.

Q: How deep should a French drain be installed in Columbia, SC?

Most systems are installed between 12–24 inches deep depending on soil type, water flow, and yard grade.

Q: Can a French drain fix water around my foundation?

Yes. French drains help redirect water away from your home, protecting your foundation and preventing moisture issues.

Q: Do you install catch basins or grading with French drains?

Yes. For severe water retention, we combine French drains, downspout extensions, catch basins, and grading for complete water management.

Columbia SC • Hopkins • Fort Jackson • Lexington • Irmo • Blythewood • West Columbia • Lake Murray •  Cayce • Elgin • Lugoff • Surrounding ZIP codes including 29209, 29061, 29205, 29206, 29072