Why It's Happening
Three ways a yard tells you it needs drainage work
01 — POOLING
Water sits for days after rain
Low spots and compacted soil trap water at the surface instead of letting it drain — a sign the grade itself needs correcting, not just the sprinklers.
02 — FOUNDATION RISK
Water pools near the house
Runoff that collects against a foundation wall is the most common cause of basement moisture and long-term structural damage. A French drain redirects it below grade before it gets there.
03 — DRY PATCHES
Grass dies in the same spots every year
Poor grading doesn't just cause pooling — it starves nearby areas of water entirely, leaving dehydrated patches that no amount of watering fixes on its own.