About Chesapeake French Drains

A wet yard is more than an inconvenience. Standing water, soft ground, runoff between houses, and downspouts that empty in the wrong place can make parts of a property difficult to use after a storm. Chesapeake French Drains helps homeowners understand these exterior drainage problems and explore the right way to address them.

Different water problems call for different approaches. A French drain may help with saturated soil; a catch basin can collect water at a surface low spot; and grading or downspout drainage may be more appropriate when water is running across the lawn. The right answer depends on where the water comes from and whether there is a suitable place for it to drain.

The planned coverage area includes Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk, with Suffolk and Portsmouth also included. Our focus is exterior yard drainage, including existing French drains that may need repair—not interior waterproofing or sump-pump work.

Explore the drainage services, see guidance for common wet-yard problems, or review the areas we plan to cover.

You can describe your drainage problem using our online form. You can also call (757) 337-4508; phone routing is being configured.