Drainage Systems

What differentiates Southern  Drainage Systems from other companies

Unlike other companies that offer drainage systems as a side service, Drainage Systems and Erosion Prevention have been our primary business since the beginning.

1. The owner is on every job site.
2. Every Drainage System and Erosion project we install receives a written 5 year Guarantee in writing.
3. All Retaining walls receive a 15 year Guarantee in writing
4. We can provide you with hundreds of local project references.
5. Most companies guess or eyeball slopes, elevations, and measurements or rely on a sump pump when a properly installed gravity system would have worked even better. We use a laser to insure the drainage system we design is pitched perfectly and is an accurate and permanent solution for your property. Many companies are unfamiliar with proper installation, pipe size and materials for catch basins and or french drains. They install incorrect pipe with little or no filtration, the pipe becomes blocked with dirt, sand, sticks, leaves and most often clogged with roots. We have developed a method to stop roots from entering the drainage pipe. We also designed a catch basin system that catches water above and below ground, which helps your yard drain system dry out the yard.
6. We are knowledgeable with all types of drainage systems and will recommend the one that will provide you with the best permanent drainage solution for the lowest cost.
7. You take pride in your property and we leave your property neat and clean when the drainage system is complete.
8. We often hear from homeowners they are worried about leaving their home during the heavy rainy season. Flooding prevents them from going on vacation. Southern Drainage Systems has designed and installed hundreds of drainage systems for homeowners with these concerns who now go on vacation worry free.

Drainage System Terms & Definitions / Explanations

• French Drain
  Designed using large perforated underground pipe. A properly designed French Drain will capture both surface water and subsurface water, then pipe to an acceptable area where it is released. We have designed & installed thousands of feet of French Drains. 10-Year Guarantee.
• Catch Basin
  A structure installed into the ground which has an opening or grate at the top that allows surface water to flow into the basin. We have designed & installed thousands of feed of catch basin drainage systems.
• Swale
  A groove or recessed area excavated into the ground. We design and install swales to guide water to an acceptable location.
• Flooding Prevention
  All of our drainage systems are designed to prevent and permanently eliminate flooding.
• Channel Drain
  Linear drains, designed to capture water across driveways, parking lots, walkways, and pool decks.
• Pool Deck Drain
  Channel drains are designed and installed directly in the pool deck to capture water then guide the water to an acceptable area where it is released. We have designed and installed over 1,000 feet of pool deck drains.
• Driveway Drain
  See trench or channel drain
• Re-grading
  Contour the land by hand or using an excavator and/or loader. Re-grading can remove dirt, add dirt, or simply move it to a new location to guide water to an acceptable location.
• Parking Lot Drainage
  Many types of drainage systems are used for parking lots, including catch basins, underground vaults, spillways, retention ponds, and swales.
• Downspout Drains
  Downspouts are connected directly to the underground drainage system we design for you.
• Erosion Prevention
  Retaining walls, gabeons, drainage systems, swales, re-grading, and geo mats can all prevent, reduce, or eliminate erosion.