French Drains in Las Cruces, NM

How French Drains Work

A french drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects water below the surface and routes it to a safe discharge point. Water enters the gravel, flows into the pipe, and exits downhill — all gravity-fed, no pump needed in most cases.

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.