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French Drains in Las Cruces, NM

Standing water against your foundation after every monsoon storm isn't just annoying — it's expensive damage waiting to happen. Our french drain service moves that water underground, away from your home, before it causes problems.

French drain rock channel installation by Brainard's Greenscapes

How French Drains Work

Picture a narrow trench lined with landscape fabric, packed with clean rock, and hiding a slotted pipe at the bottom. Groundwater filters through the rock, enters the slotted pipe, and drains away by gravity — no pump, no electricity, no moving parts. The water exits at a low point on your property, well away from your foundation.

In Las Cruces, the caliche hardpan prevents water from draining naturally. During monsoons, water pools against foundations, in side yards, and in low spots. A properly graded french drain intercepts that water before it reaches your home.

David is NDS Pro Certified — trained directly by the manufacturer of the drainage products we install. That means the pipe, the fittings, the gravel spec, and the grade are all done to manufacturer standards, not guesswork.

French Drain FAQ

Do I need a french drain or a surface drain?
French drains handle subsurface water — water that seeps through soil toward your foundation. Surface drains (catch basins, channel drains) handle water sitting on top of the ground. Many properties need both. David will assess your specific situation during the on-site visit.
How deep is a french drain?
Typically about a foot and a half to two feet deep and 12 inches wide. In Las Cruces, we sometimes need to go deeper to get below the caliche layer and reach soil that can actually absorb or channel water.
Will it be visible in my yard?
The trench is buried and covered with gravel or landscape rock. The only visible element is usually a grate at the collection point and the discharge outlet. Most people can't tell a french drain is there once we're finished.

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