Drainage Solutions in Lincoln, CA
Builder-Graded Lincoln Lots, Regraded to Actually DrainNew Lincoln yards often slope the wrong way after construction. We fix the grading and add drains so water leaves the property instead of pooling against the house.
Based in Orangevale, about 30 miles from Lincoln. Same crew, every project.
Why New Lincoln Lots Hold Water
Construction equipment compacts the soil across most new Lincoln subdivisions, and builder grading is often just enough to pass a final inspection, not enough to actually move water away from the foundation during a real storm. Homeowners near Orchard Creek and Coyote Pond Park have told us about water sitting in the backyard for days after winter rain.
We regrade the yard so it slopes away from the house at the right pitch, then add catch basins or French drains anywhere the natural grade cannot do the job alone. Lincoln's yard and water management guidance covers how residents are asked to handle runoff, and our grading work is designed to meet that standard.
French Drains and Catch Basins for Clay Soil
Lincoln's clay soil absorbs water slowly, which means standing water is often a soil problem as much as a grading problem. A French drain gives water somewhere to go besides sitting on top of compacted clay.
We size drain lines and catch basins for the actual amount of runoff a Lincoln lot generates, not a one-size system, so water clears within hours instead of days after a storm. See our page as a landscaper in Lincoln, CA for the rest of what we build across the city.
Why Lincoln 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 Lincoln, CA
Why does my new Lincoln backyard hold water after rain?+
Most new construction lots in Lincoln get graded just enough to pass a final building inspection, which is not the same as being graded to properly shed water. Compacted clay soil underneath makes it worse, since water cannot soak in quickly. We regrade the yard to the correct pitch and add drainage where the grade alone cannot move water fast enough, which is the most common fix we make on newer Lincoln properties.
What is the difference between a French drain and a catch basin?+
A French drain is a buried perforated pipe that collects water along its length and carries it to a safe outlet, good for water moving across a slope. A catch basin is a single collection point, usually a grate set into a low spot, that pulls water into an underground pipe. Most Lincoln drainage projects use both together, a catch basin at the lowest point and French drains feeding into it from problem areas.
Can drainage work damage my new Lincoln landscaping?+
We plan trench routes to avoid main planting beds and irrigation lines wherever possible, and any turf or plants disturbed during the work get restored as part of the project. Most Lincoln homes are still new enough that landscaping is minimal, which actually makes drainage work easier since there is less to work around. We always walk the plan with the homeowner first so there are no surprises about what gets dug up.
Ready to Stop Water from Pooling in Your Lincoln Yard?
Call McGuire Earth Works at (916) 404-0944 or request a free estimate.
McGuire Earth Works Inc.
9314 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 404-0944