Yard Drainage Fix
This is the whole project as estimators actually run it — each step feeds the next, and the right tool is embedded exactly where you need it.
Step 1: Map the water
Find source, route and daylight point with a level. figure your french drain numbers.
Step 2: Trench
12 in wide × 18–24 deep to daylight, consistent fall. trench estimate tool.
Step 3: Fabric + pipe + stone
Geotextile wrap, 4 in perforated pipe, washed #57. figure your gravel numbers.
Step 4: Restore surface
Topsoil cap and reseed the scar. figure your grass seed numbers.
Done? Compare approaches on the materials comparison pages, check your state's pricing, or dive into the engineer's field guide.
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