Drainage Solutions in Citrus Heights, CA
Water That Actually Leaves the YardFlat lots across Citrus Heights hold water for days after a storm. We build drainage that gives it somewhere to go.
About 3.7 miles from our Orangevale shop. Same crew, every project.
Why Water Sits on Citrus Heights Lots
Most residential lots in Citrus Heights are flat, which sounds convenient until a winter storm hits. Without a natural slope to carry water away, rain pools in low spots, sits against fences and foundations, and turns parts of the yard into mud that stays wet for days after everyone else has dried out.
Drainage problems are not always a backyard issue either. Sometimes the water on your property is tied to a public storm drain system, and sometimes it is entirely a private lot grading problem. Knowing which one you have changes how it gets fixed.
How We Fix Drainage in Citrus Heights
We regrade low spots so water has a direction to move, install French drains to carry water underground to a proper outlet, and add catch basins where surface water collects fastest. Every plan starts with tracing where water actually goes on your specific lot during a real storm, not a guess from a dry afternoon.
Sacramento County maintains a tool that shows which drainage service area covers your address, which is useful if you are not sure whether a drainage issue is a public or private matter. To see the rest of what we build in the city, visit our page as a landscaper in Citrus Heights, CA.
Why Citrus Heights Homeowners Trust McGuire Earth Works
- 4.9 star Google rating
- BBB A+ accredited
- CSLB licensed #412296
- In business since 1980
- One crew, start to finish
- Plan it right. Build it once. Stand behind it.
Questions About Drainage Solutions in Citrus Heights, CA
Does McGuire Earth Works fix drainage problems in Citrus Heights?+
Yes. Drainage is one of the most common calls we get in Citrus Heights, since most lots in the city are flat and have nowhere for water to go naturally. We design and install French drains, catch basins, and regrading so water moves off the property instead of pooling against your home. One crew handles the whole project, from tracing the water to the finished fix.
How do I know if my drainage problem is public or private?+
It depends on where the water is coming from and where it is trying to go. Water pooling entirely within your own yard is typically a private grading issue. Problems connected to a street gutter or storm drain may involve the public system. Sacramento County keeps a lookup tool that shows which drainage service area covers a given address, which is a good first step if you are unsure.
What is the difference between a French drain and a catch basin?+
A French drain is a buried, gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that carries water underground to an outlet, and it works well for spread-out wet areas. A catch basin is a single collection point, usually with a grate on top, that gathers water from one low spot and pipes it away. Many yards need both working together, one to collect the water and one to move it.
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McGuire Earth Works Inc.
9314 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 404-0944