Integrated Drainage Solutions
Expert water management to solve standing water, soggy yards, and basement leaks. Reach out for a free consultation today.
Integrated Drainage Solutions
Don’t let rain ruin your yard. We implement effective drainage solutions that disappear into the landscape.
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Why Choose Our Integrated Drainage Solutions?
- ✓ Protect your foundation
- ✓ Usable dry yard
- ✓ Prevent mosquito breeding
- ✓ Plant health
Our Process
Assess
We identify the source of water and natural slopes.
Plan
We design a system to move water away from structures.
Install
Pipes and gravel are installed and concealed underground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Vancouver yard so soggy?
It's almost always a combination of heavy clay subsoil, flat or negative grading away from the house, and downspouts that dump directly into the lawn. With 1200+mm of annual rainfall, water has nowhere to go, it sits on top of the clay until it evaporates or seeps toward the foundation. Regrading, downspout tie-ins, and sub-surface drainage solve it together.
What does a drainage system cost?
French drains typically run $35 to $80 per linear foot installed, depending on depth and whether we're trenching through lawn, gardens, or hardscape. Catch basins tied to a new outlet line are usually $600 to $1,200 per basin, and a full yard system with dry well often lands between $4,500 and $12,000.
French drain, catch basin, or dry well, which do I need?
French drains handle diffuse, sub-surface water through clay soil. Catch basins collect surface water from low spots and hardscape. Dry wells are used where there's no legal outlet to daylight or storm connection, they store water underground and let it percolate. Most Vancouver properties need two of the three working together.
Can I connect drainage to the City storm sewer?
Sometimes, the City of Vancouver allows perimeter and area drains to tie into the storm lateral where one exists, but this requires a plumbing permit and work by a licensed drainage contractor. On properties without a storm connection (common in older East Van and parts of the North Shore), we design an on-site solution using dry wells or daylight discharge.
How long does a drainage install take and how disruptive is it?
A typical French drain and downspout tie-in for one side of a house takes 2 to 4 days. We use narrow-trench equipment where possible to limit lawn damage, and we restore sod, gardens, and hardscape as part of the scope. Full yards or hardscape-removal jobs can stretch to 1 to 2 weeks.
Professional integrated drainage solutions adds lasting value, function, and curb appeal to your property. At Landscapify, we pair considered design with durable materials and plantings suited to the Pacific Northwest climate (Zone 8b), and we back every installation with our workmanship warranty. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, our team handles the details so the result lasts.
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