Serving Holland, Ohio
French Drain Installation in Holland, OH
Perrysburg Drainage Pros installs French drains and fixes yard drainage for homes in Holland and Springfield Township, in the 43528 ZIP code. Whether your yard has sandy soil that floods from below or clay that holds water on top, we find the cause and build a drain that fits it.
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Why Holland yards get wet
Holland is unusual because two kinds of ground meet here. To the west lies the Oak Openings, a region of thick sandy soil left behind by ancient glacial lakes. To the east lies the heavy lake plain clay that covers most of the Toledo area. Many Holland lots have some of each.
That mix creates two different water problems.
Sandy lots: water comes up from below
Sand drains fast, so you might expect a dry yard. But in this area the water table can sit close to the surface, especially in spring. When the ground is full, rain has nowhere to go. Low spots fill up and stay wet. Some of this land was wet prairie and swamp before homes were built.
Clay lots: water sits on top
Clay drains very slowly. Rain lands on it and spreads out. Flat lots with clay hold puddles for days.
The right drain depends on which problem you have. That is why we start every job with a look at your soil.
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Drainage problems we fix in Holland
- Standing water in the yard after rain or snowmelt
- Soggy lawns that never fully dry in spring
- Water near the foundation and damp basements
- Downspouts and sump lines that dump water too close to the house
- Low spots in newer subdivisions where fill soil has settled
Learn more about fixing standing water in your yard.
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How we install French drains in Holland
See our full French drain installation process.
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Free drainage check
We look at the wet spots, the soil and the slope.
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Choose the right design
On clay we focus on catching surface water. On sandy lots with a high water table we focus on the outlet and depth.
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Plan the outlet
Water can go to a lower area, a pop up emitter, a dry well where the soil allows, or an approved ditch or storm connection.
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Call 811
We have buried lines marked through OHIO811 before digging.
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Install and test
Fabric, washed gravel and 4 inch perforated pipe with steady slope. Then we run water through it and restore the lawn.
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Ditches and drainage in Springfield Township
Many Holland area streets drain to roadside ditches instead of curb and gutter storm sewers. Ditches are often in the road right of way. Connecting a drain to one may need approval from Springfield Township or the Lucas County Engineer. We check before we tie anything in.
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What does a French drain cost in Holland?
Most yard French drains in the area cost $2,400 to $4,700. Sandy soil is easier to dig, which can lower the cost. Long outlet runs to a ditch can raise it. See our French drain cost guide.
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Holland drainage questions
Will a dry well work in Holland?
It depends on your soil and water table. In sandy ground with a low water table, a dry well can work well. Where the water table is high, a dry well fills up and stops working. We test before we recommend one.
Do I need a French drain or a catch basin?
If water pools in one spot after rain, a catch basin may be enough. If the ground stays soggy over a wide area, a French drain usually works better. Some yards need both.
Do you serve all of Springfield Township?
Yes. We serve Holland and the Springfield Township area in the 43528 ZIP code.
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Nearby areas we serve
We are based in Perrysburg and also work in Sylvania, Maumee, Waterville and Whitehouse.
Get a free drainage check in Holland
Tell us where water sits in your yard. We will check your soil, find the cause and give you a clear plan and price.