Expert Yard Drainage Solutions in Des Moines & Central Iowa

A soggy, unusable yard is more than just a muddy nuisance—it’s a direct threat to your landscaping, your concrete flatwork, and your home’s foundation. In Central Iowa, heavy spring rains and clay-heavy soils easily lead to pooling water that refuses to drain. If left unchecked, surface water can wash out the base beneath your driveway or patio, leading to expensive concrete cracking and settling.

At HCS Concrete, we design and install custom yard drainage systems that actually solve the root cause of the problem. We don't just put a band-aid on it; we assess the topography of your property, identify exactly where the water is getting trapped, and create a permanent, gravity-fed exit route.

Our Yard Drainage Process:

1. Free Site Assessment: We visit your property to evaluate the pooling areas, check your soil grading, and determine the most effective path for the water to exit.

2. System Design: Depending on the issue, we design a system using catch basins, channel drains, or subtle yard swales to capture surface water before it pools.

3. Clean Installation: We know you care about your lawn. Our crew excavates carefully, installs the necessary drainage infrastructure, and backfills the area to leave your yard looking clean and ready to heal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Will installing a drainage system ruin my lawn? We take pride in minimizing our footprint. While trenching is required, we carefully remove turf, manage our dirt piles, and restore the area as neatly as possible when finished.

• How do I know if I need a catch basin or a French drain? Catch basins are great for surface water (puddles you can see). French drains are better for subsurface water (spongy, squishy grass). We’ll tell you exactly which one you need during your estimate.