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NDS Pro Certified

Drainage Solutions in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces monsoons don't wait, and caliche soil doesn't drain. We design and build drainage systems that move water away from your property before it causes damage — french drains, catch basins, erosion control, and full stormwater solutions.

Why Drainage Matters in the Desert

It sounds counterintuitive — drainage problems in a place that gets nine inches of rain a year. But Las Cruces gets most of that rain in violent monsoon bursts between July and September. An inch can fall in a single storm. And the caliche hardpan that sits a few inches to a few feet below the surface won't absorb any of it.

That water has to go somewhere. Without proper drainage, it pools against your foundation, floods your side yard, erodes slopes, and washes out landscaping you paid good money for. Every monsoon season does a little more damage. Over a few years, that adds up to cracked foundations, settled pavers, and destroyed plantings.

David is NDS Pro Certified — trained by the largest drainage product manufacturer in the U.S. on proper system design, product selection, and installation. Your drainage system gets engineered to handle what Las Cruces storms actually throw at it, not what looks good on paper.

Drainage FAQ

Why is drainage such a problem in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces sits on caliche — a layer of calcium carbonate hardpan that water can't penetrate. When monsoon storms hit, rainfall has nowhere to go. It pools against foundations, floods side yards, and erodes slopes. Without proper drainage infrastructure, every storm does cumulative damage.
What does NDS Pro Certified mean for drainage work?
NDS is the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial drainage products in the U.S. David completed their professional certification program, which covers drainage system design, proper product selection, and manufacturer-spec installation. It means your drainage system is engineered, not guessed at.
Do I need a french drain or a surface drain?
French drains handle subsurface water that seeps through soil toward your foundation. Surface drains — catch basins and channel drains — handle water sitting on top of the ground. Many Las Cruces properties need both. David will assess your specific situation during the on-site visit and recommend what actually solves the problem.
Can you fix drainage on a property someone else landscaped?
Yes. Most of our drainage calls are for properties where the original landscaper didn't account for water management. We work with the existing landscape and hardscape to add drainage without tearing everything out.

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