Stop Water Before It Settles In

French drain installation and repair services in Union, Kentucky

If you walk outside in Union after a heavy rain and find water pooling near your foundation or gathering in low spots across the yard, the ground is not moving it away fast enough. Water that sits longer than a few hours can soften soil around footings, flood planting beds, and turn walkable areas into muddy zones you have to avoid for days. A French drain intercepts that water underground and routes it toward a controlled discharge point before it can settle or soak into places it does not belong.

K H Custom evaluates where water collects on your property and trenches a sloped channel to install perforated piping wrapped in fabric and surrounded by gravel. The system pulls standing water into the pipe and carries it downhill to a safe outlet away from the house. When a French drain is placed correctly, it stops pooling before it begins and keeps the yard surface dry even when rainfall is heavy or prolonged. The installation includes proper grading, fabric wrapping to prevent clogging, and discharge routing that does not redirect the problem onto neighboring ground.

If you need a drainage evaluation or want to stop water from collecting near your home in Union, reach out to discuss placement and grading options.

How the system controls water below ground

The work begins with locating where water enters or accumulates on your property in Union. K H Custom trenches along that path, ensuring the channel slopes consistently toward the discharge point. Perforated pipe is laid in the trench, wrapped in geotextile fabric to block sediment, and surrounded by gravel that allows water to flow freely into the openings. The system is buried just below the surface so rain and runoff are intercepted before they pool.

After installation, you will notice standing water no longer forms in the areas the drain covers. Grass stays drier, soil around the foundation stops staying soft, and yard space that used to flood becomes usable again within hours of a storm. The perforated pipe and gravel design prevents erosion by pulling water underground instead of letting it run over exposed soil.

Discharge is routed away from structures and sloped sections to avoid creating new pooling elsewhere. If an existing French drain is clogged with sediment or roots, or if the pipe has collapsed, K H Custom can excavate the affected section and replace the damaged components. The system does not require electricity or moving parts, but it does rely on consistent slope and clear outlets to function over time.

Questions homeowners ask before booking

Homeowners in Union typically want to know how the installation affects their yard, how long the system lasts, and what happens if water still appears after the work is done. The answers below address the most common concerns before scheduling a drainage evaluation.

What happens to the yard during installation?
A trench is dug along the planned drain path, then backfilled with gravel and soil after the pipe is placed. Grass or plantings above the trench may need replanting, but the surrounding area is not disturbed.
How long does a French drain last?
When installed with fabric wrapping and proper slope, a French drain typically functions for 20 to 30 years before sediment or root intrusion requires repair. Regular outlet checks help maintain flow.
Why does water still pool in other parts of the yard?
A French drain only pulls water from the areas it covers. If pooling occurs elsewhere, a second drain line or grading adjustment may be needed to address that zone.
When is a French drain not the right solution?
If water comes from a broken downspout, leaking irrigation, or surface runoff that can be rerouted aboveground, those issues should be fixed first. A French drain works best for subsurface water that collects without an obvious source.
How do you know where to place the drain?
K H Custom walks the property after rain or reviews soil moisture patterns to locate where water enters and where it needs to exit. The trench is then planned to follow that natural flow with enough slope to maintain drainage.

K H Custom serves Union and surrounding areas with French drain installation, repair, and drainage evaluations. If standing water is affecting your foundation, yard, or low-lying areas, contact us to schedule an assessment and discuss routing options.