Slab foundations
Water sitting along a concrete slab makes the soil beside it swell, then shrink as it dries. Carrying roof and yard runoff away from the house keeps that soil steadier and reduces shifting and cracking.
Yard drainage services in Kenner, LA
CMC's Services builds drainage systems that keep heavy rain off Kenner lawns and away from slab foundations. French drains, catch basins and buried downspout runs are our everyday work.
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On a low Kenner lot, the fix is usually a mix of surface collection and buried pipe that carries water to the street, because the ground itself cannot absorb much. Many Kenner subdivisions sit below sea level near Lake Pontchartrain, where the water table is high and the soil is already wet a foot or two down. Rain from a summer storm sits on top, drowns the grass and collects against the slab. CMC's Services inspects how the land slopes, finds where water gets trapped and maps a system around it. Catch basins grab fast surface runoff from downspouts and driveways. French drains, with perforated pipe in clean stone wrapped in geotextile fabric, pull water out of soggy turf. Heavy-wall PVC carries it all to a discharge point. We lay every line at the correct pitch, test the flow and restore the lawn before we leave.
Kenner's low ground and high water table mean rain often has nowhere to soak in. We give it a pipe to follow instead.
What good drainage protects in Kenner
Water control saves the lawn, the hardscape and the foundation from constant soaking.
Lawn and plant roots
Turf and shrubs sitting in water for days develop root rot and bare patches. Draining the root zone keeps grass rooted and lets beds hold their soil through Kenner's wet season.
Pest control
Stagnant pools in the grass are mosquito breeding spots. A yard that drains within hours of a storm gives them far fewer places to hatch.
A usable yard
After a heavy summer storm, a drained yard is dry enough to walk on the same day. That means fewer weekends lost to mud and more use of the patio and lawn.
Why Kenner homeowners trust our drainage work
Managing runoff here takes practical experience with flat terrain and wet soil, and we have over 10 years of it.
Know the ground
Heavy clay soil and flat parish grades change how storm water moves. We plan pipe depth and pitch around those conditions on every Kenner job.
Built not to clog
Trenches are dug to proper depth and lined with thick filter fabric, and we use durable pipe, so lines do not fill with silt after a season.
Strong surface parts
Our catch basins and grates are rated for foot traffic and riding mowers, so they do not crack in the middle of the lawn.
Straightforward service
Clear itemized quotes, daily communication and a clean site when we finish. Kenner neighbors can read our 215+ 5-star Google reviews.
What working with us looks like in Kenner
Every property drains differently, so we keep the process simple.
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On-site evaluation
We study your property layout, measure ground slopes, find where storm runoff pools and check how the soil handles water. We also locate the best discharge point.
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Designing the fix
We map a system of catch basins, solid drain line and French drains targeted to your layout, sized for the roof area and the low spots we found.
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Installation
Our crew cuts trenches, lays pipe at the correct grade, connects the collection boxes, surrounds subsurface pipe with washed stone in filter fabric and backfills carefully.
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Final walkthrough
We run water through the system to test flow, walk the property with you, clean the work area and confirm everything works as planned.
Drainage systems we install in Kenner
We match the system to what your yard is doing.
French drains
Perforated pipe set in gravel or washed river rock and wrapped in geotextile fabric, placed where groundwater saturates the lawn from below. Good for yards that stay soggy long after the rain stops.
Catch basins
Surface boxes with open grates set in low spots to collect large volumes of fast water from downspouts, driveways and patios during heavy storms.
Downspout redirection
Tying gutters into buried solid pipe so roof water is carried well away from the slab instead of dumping at the base of the wall.
Solid drain lines
Heavy-wall PVC runs that carry collected water from basins and drains to the street, a swale or another approved discharge point.
Regrading low spots
Adjusting the soil so surface water moves toward the collection points. For bigger grade problems, see our yard leveling work in Kenner.
Drainage near the lakefront and in Kenner's low subdivisions
Kenner runs from the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront to the Mississippi, and most of it is low and flat. In neighborhoods closer to the lake, the water table sits near the surface, so the soil has little room left to absorb rain. Yards there often need French drains to pull water out from below, not just a grate on top.
Many subdivisions across north Kenner were laid out on very gentle grades. As the ground settles, those grades flatten even more. A catch basin in the low corner, tied to a solid line out to the street, is often what turns a week-long puddle into a dry yard by evening.
Yards near the airport and along Williams Blvd deal with the same high water and heavy clay. Wherever you are in Kenner, we start with your lot's own measurements.
What our clients say
215+ 5-star Google reviews from homeowners across Metairie and New Orleans. Read them on Google.
“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
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“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
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“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
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“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
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“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
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“If you want your yard and garden to reflect the beauty of your home call CMC.”
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“Been with Corey & CMC service people for a few years, all is good.”
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“CMC's is extremely dependable and very reasonably priced!”
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Frequently asked questions
How long will the job take?
Most residential installations take one to three days, depending on how much digging is needed and the size of the lot. A simple catch basin or a short downspout run often finishes in one day. Larger jobs with extensive trenching or several French drain lines take a little longer. We give you a realistic schedule first.
How do you figure out the estimate?
It depends on the total feet of pipe, the depth of excavation, soil conditions and the grates and collection boxes chosen. During the site visit, we measure slope, locate where runoff enters and see how the soil handles water. You get an itemized quote covering labor and materials.
What pipe and materials do you install?
We use heavy-wall PVC and durable subsurface pipe built for dense clay and Gulf Coast rainfall. Buried lines are wrapped in geotextile filter fabric and surrounded by washed river rock or clean stone to keep soil out of the pipe. Surface grates are rated for foot traffic and riding mowers.
Does the system need maintenance?
A little. After big storms and in the fall, clear leaves, clippings and twigs off grates and basin inlets. Check the end of the discharge line now and then to make sure dirt has not backed up into it. Running a garden hose down the line once a year flushes out fine silt.
Will my drainage project need a permit in Kenner?
It depends on where the water goes. Keeping it on your property or sending it toward existing surface drainage is standard, but tying directly into public storm infrastructure can require approval. We check the local rules before digging so the system complies.
Do I need a French drain or a catch basin?
A French drain works underground, collecting water that saturates the lawn from below. A catch basin sits at the surface and grabs large volumes of fast-moving water, like downspout flow or driveway runoff. Many Kenner yards benefit from both in different spots.
Get your free quote
Free on-site visits & written quotes
Call, email or send the form. We will set up a time to walk your property and give you a written quote.
Phone(504) 608-4272
Office5245 York St, Metairie, LA 70001
HoursMon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Get a drainage estimate for your Kenner yard
Phone (504) 608-4272 or write to cmcservices.nola@gmail.com, and we will come measure your Kenner lot for free.