Roof water, carried away for good.
Buried downspout lines, pop-up emitters, catch basins and surface drains that move roof and yard water away from your foundation and hardscape.
- Pipe: Solid, 4 in. or larger
- Slope: At least 1/8 in. per ft.
- Outlets: Pop-up, daylight or dry well
What it is, and why it matters.
A large roof sheds hundreds of gallons in a single storm, and if it lands next to the foundation, it ends up in the crawl space or under the patio. We connect downspouts to solid buried pipe, run it to a safe outlet and add catch basins, pop-up emitters or dry wells where they help. The system is sized for the roof area and hidden under the lawn.
In Nashville neighborhoods with tight lots, we coordinate with neighbors' grades, city drains and any easements, and we explain the limits of what can be discharged where. A clean, simple system protects the house and keeps hardscape from settling.
Four things done right.
Solid pipe, clean joints
Roof water kept separate from drain pipe.
Sized to the roof
Capacity for real storms.
Safe outlets
Water released without harming neighbors.
Out of sight
Buried and restored.
From first visit to downspout & yard drainage.
- 01
Map the downspouts
Locate each downspout and the lowest outlet.
- 02
Trench and lay pipe
Dig to slope and lay solid pipe.
- 03
Connect and test
Connect downspouts, install outlets and flush-test.
- 04
Restore
Backfill, resod and mulch.
Downspout & Yard Drainage across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Downspout & Yard Drainage: common questions
Where should downspouts drain?
At least five to ten feet from the foundation, to a safe outlet such as a daylight pipe, pop-up emitter or dry well, following local rules.
Can downspouts connect to a French drain?
Roof water and groundwater are usually best on separate lines. Combining them can overload or clog a drain, so we design them carefully.
How do I get a price for downspout & yard drainage?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and review your ideas and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about downspout & yard drainage?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.