Trusted Drainage Services in Metairie, LA
CMC’s Services builds practical water management systems to keep heavy storms from turning your yard into a swamp. Over 11 years working in Jefferson Parish, we have seen how torrential rain, flat lots, and tight clay soil combine to pool water against foundation slabs and destroy turf. If water sits in your yard after every downpour, call (504) 329-0791 to set up an on-site evaluation.
Why Water Sits in Jefferson Parish Yards
Metairie sits low, and local ground takes a long time to absorb heavy rainfall. Underneath topsoil lies thick gumbo clay that fills up quickly and stays soaked for days. During summer downpours, thousands of gallons of water hit your roof and lawn in under an hour. Without a direct path to the street, that runoff pools in landscape beds, saturates grass roots, and collects against slab foundations.
A proper drainage setup gives that water a clear route out. We measure elevation changes across your lot—even minor drops of an inch or two—and install underground piping, surface boxes, and sloped channels that move runoff to municipal storm drains before it causes structural damage.
Sloped Turf and Surface Swales
Re-shaping problem areas of your lawn makes a big difference. We cut shallow swales and adjust soil pitch so water flows naturally toward catch points instead of settling in low spots. This keeps turf firm underfoot even after hours of continuous rain.
Subsurface Underground Drains
When water sits deep in the soil, standard surface grates will not clear it. We dig targeted trenches, line them with geotextile fabric, lay perforated pipe over a gravel bed, and backfill the trench. Subsurface water seeps into the pipe and flows away before saturating root zones or pushing against concrete footings.
Catch Basins and Grates
Low spots near patios, driveways, or garden beds need instant relief during intense rain. Heavy-duty catch basins sit flush with your ground to collect surface pooling immediately. Top grates block leaves and twigs while letting high volumes of runoff pour into underground lines.
Burying Gutter Runoff
Roof runoff is often the single biggest cause of standing water next to a house. A single downspout dumps hundreds of gallons right at your foundation wall. We connect downspouts directly to solid schedule 40 PVC pipe buried underground, routing roof water away from the home.
Fixing Crushed or Clogged Lines
Old thin-walled drain lines tend to collapse under lawn equipment, clog with tree roots, or fill with sediment over time. We locate blocked or broken sections, flush out built-up silt, and replace crushed lines with smooth-wall rigid pipe built to last.
Holding Topsoil and Mulch in Place
Fast-moving rainwater strips topsoil, washes away expensive mulch, and cuts deep grooves into sloped ground. We use stacked stone, gravel borders, and controlled discharge points to slow down heavy currents so your soil stays where it belongs.
Benefits
Choose Us
What Happens When Rain Has Somewhere to Go
Moving water off your property immediately prevents expensive headaches over time. Leaving standing water near your house leads to dying grass, destroyed landscaping, and foundation trouble.
Our Gallery
Take a look at recent drainage installations across local neighborhoods, from buried downspouts to comprehensive lawn regrading.
Process
Our Process
What to Expect During Your Project
Every lot presents a different layout. We follow a practical process to trace where water enters, where it collects, and how to route it out safely.
Site Walk and Elevation Assessment
We walk your property, check slope lines, inspect low spots, and find clear discharge points.
Custom System Design
We select the right mix of catch basins, gravel drains, and pipe sizes for your specific water volume.
Trenching and Line Installation
We dig accurate trenches, set proper pipe slope, glue solid PVC connections, and wrap subterranean lines.
Testing and Ground Restoration
We test system flow with water, backfill trenches, tamp down soil, and clean up the site.
Testimony
Client Testimony
Customer Reviews
Read reviews from local homeowners who trusted us to fix their yard flooding and water pooling problems.
Need Help?
Common Drainage Questions
How do I tell if my yard has a real drainage problem?
Watch for simple signs after heavy rain: water pooling against your slab foundation, lawn patches that stay squishy days later, mulch washing across driveways, or persistent standing puddles. Left unchecked, standing water rots lawn roots and attracts insects. An on-site evaluation helps determine whether simple regrading or buried drain pipes will solve the issue.
Catch basin vs. French drain: What's the difference?
Catch basins target surface water. They sit flush with the ground, using a box and grate to collect large puddles quickly during heavy downpours. Subsurface French drains handle groundwater. They use perforated pipe buried in gravel to catch water rising underneath the lawn before it reaches foundation footings.
Do you work right here in Metairie?
Yes, CMC’s Services works daily throughout Metairie and surrounding Jefferson Parish neighborhoods. Working locally means we understand local soil composition and flat yard elevations. Call (504) 329-0791 to discuss your yard and schedule a site evaluation.
How many days does installation take?
Most residential jobs take between one and three days. Single-downspout extensions or simple catch basin setups often take a single day. Larger projects with extensive trenching, gravel placement, and sod restoration usually run two to three days. We give you a clear schedule before work starts.
Can bad runoff really mess up a slab foundation?
Yes. Torrential rain causes clay soil around a slab to swell. When dry weather returns, the clay shrinks away. This repeated expansion and contraction puts immense pressure on footings, causing concrete settling and wall cracks. Piping water away from your perimeter stops these extreme moisture shifts.
What kind of upkeep do these systems need?
Maintenance is simple but necessary. Clear leaves and grass off surface grates every few weeks. Clean roof gutters twice a year so leaves do not enter underground lines. Rinsing main exit pipes with a garden hose once a year prevents fine sediment from building up inside.
How do you figure out where the pipes should go?
We check natural ground contours, soil density, high water lines, and roof runoff points during an in-person site walk. We trace water paths and check utility markers, then calculate the pipe pitch and diameter needed to carry heavy rainwater without backing up.
Why does rain puddle so badly around here?
Yards pool water due to low elevation, high water tables, and clay soil that resists absorption. Many older properties were built without enough slope toward street gutters. When severe Gulf storms drop heavy rain, water collects faster than ground can soak it up.
Get Started Today
Schedule a Property Assessment
Do not let standing water damage your lawn and foundation. CMC’s Services provides thorough site walks and custom system installations built for local weather. Call (504) 329-0791 or email cmcservices.nola@gmail.com to book your consultation.