Yard Drainage & French Drain Installation in Oklahoma City
Gravity-fed drainage systems engineered for OKC's expansive clay soil. We combine French, surface, and channel drains into one system that protects your foundation and reclaims your lawn.
Yard Drainage Problems in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma's expansive clay soil and flash-flood storms create predictable drainage failure points. We solve them with one unified system.
Swampy lawns that kill grass
Standing water turns yards into muddy, mosquito-prone patches and drowns landscaping.
Cracked slabs and foundations
Expansive clay soil and hydrostatic pressure push against foundations until they fail.
Flooded basements after storms
Flash-flood rain finds every weak point in your slab and floor-wall joint.
Eroding beds and hardscapes
Heavy runoff washes out flowerbeds, retaining walls, and driveway edges.
Our Drainage Services Across OKC
Every drainage solution we offer, designed for Oklahoma City's soil and storms. See our full approach to yard drainage in Oklahoma City.
Drainage Repair & Hydro-Jetting Cleanout
Hydro-jetting, camera inspection, and repair to restore clogged or failing existing drainage systems.
Learn more →Interior French Drain Installation
Basement perimeter drainage installed beneath the slab to relieve hydrostatic pressure and stop indoor flooding.
Learn more →Surface Drains & Catch Basins
Grate-style catch basins placed in low spots to capture heavy surface runoff before it erodes soil.
Learn more →How It Works in 4 Simple Steps
Free on-site evaluation
We map your slope, soil conditions, and water accumulation points across the property.
Engineered plan and quote
A unified French, surface, and channel drain plan with a gravity-fed exit and a firm per-foot price.
Minimally invasive install
Trenching that preserves lawns and hardscapes where possible, with full restoration after backfill.
Tested and turned over
We water-test every system and walk you through maintenance before we leave.
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Free on-site evaluation. Licensed & insured. No obligation.
Why Locals Trust Our Drainage Team
OKC clay soil specialists
We design around expansive clay's expand-and-contract cycle and Central Oklahoma's flash-flood rain.
One unified drainage system
French, surface, and channel drains designed to work together, not stacked as separate trenches.
Turnkey from dig to restoration
Design, excavation, pipe, backfill, and lawn or hardscape restoration, all by one crew.
Honest pricing per linear foot
Exterior runs around $10-$15/ft, interior $50-$60/ft. We tell you up front, not after the dig.
What OKC metro homeowners say after the dig is done.
"Our backyard turned into a swamp every time it stormed. They graded it, ran a French drain to the curb, and it's bone dry now, even after the spring downpours."
"Water was getting into the basement after every heavy rain. The interior drain and sump pump they installed completely stopped it. Clean work, clear pricing."
"Our old French drain was clogged solid with roots. They camera'd the line, hydro-jetted it, and saved us from a full replacement. Honest crew."
Drainage Specialists Built for OKC's Clay Soil
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
Oklahoma City sits on expansive red clay that swells with every spring storm and contracts in summer drought. Older established neighborhoods like Nichols Hills and Edgemere Park see foundation stress from this cycle, with pooling water a persistent problem after Central Oklahoma flash-flood events.
We serve the full OKC metro, from north-side homes near Quail Creek to south-side lots near Capitol Hill. Our crew uses I-40 and I-35 for direct access to most addresses within 45 minutes. We follow Oklahoma City Utilities discharge rules, designing pop-up emitters and curb fittings to code on every install.
Whether your property is a classic Mesta Park bungalow or a newer build in The Village, a free on-site evaluation is where we start. We map the slope, test the soil, and plan the gravity-fed exit before we quote.
Neighborhoods we work in:
- Downtown OKC
- Nichols Hills
- Edgemere Park
- Quail Creek
- Midtown
- Mesta Park
- Putnam City
- Capitol Hill
- The Village
- Bricktown
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Oklahoma City Drainage Questions Answered
The questions homeowners in this area ask most before booking.
How long does a typical Oklahoma City drainage installation take?
Most residential French drain installs in OKC take 1 to 3 working days, depending on length and exit-point distance. Larger systems combining French, surface, and channel drains can run 3 to 5 days.
Do you handle pop-up emitter discharge to code in Oklahoma City?
Yes. We follow Oklahoma City's local code for water discharge, including pop-up emitters set away from foundations and curb fittings where required. We confirm the exit path on the free evaluation.
Can you work in the Nichols Hills and Edgemere Park older neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Older OKC neighborhoods often have larger trees and mature landscaping. We plan trenching to protect root systems and use lawn-preserving techniques where possible.
What drainage problems are most common in OKC's clay-soil yards?
The most common issues we see across OKC are surface pooling near foundations, chronically wet basement corners, and soil erosion along flowerbeds and driveways. Clay soil holds water instead of draining it, so even a properly graded yard can pool after a heavy storm. A combined French and catch-basin system solves all three at once.
Do you need a permit to install a French drain in Oklahoma City?
Most exterior residential French drains in OKC do not require a permit, but discharge connections to the city storm system or curb may need city approval. We check all discharge-point requirements during the free evaluation and handle any necessary coordination with Oklahoma City Utilities.
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Get Drainage Help in Oklahoma City Today
Free on-site evaluation. We'll map the slope, check the soil, and quote a unified drainage plan.