Sequence of images showing construction work: a trench being dug, a pipe being laid in the ground, and the finishing touch on a house exterior.

Yard Drainage & Water Management

Protect your foundation and take back your soggy, unusable lawn.

Custom Drainage Solutions

  • We install highly effective French drains and curtain drains to capture standing surface water and safely channel it underneath the ground and away from your usable lawn space.

  • We provide professional gutter tie-ins and downspout extensions, burying those ugly plastic tubes to permanently carry heavy roof runoff far away from your foundation.

  • By focusing on proper yard grading, we use our equipment to carefully reshape the land around your home, ensuring rainwater naturally flows away from your house rather than pooling against the foundation.

  • We design and dig swales to naturally direct large amounts of storm water safely across your property without constantly washing away your topsoil.

  • For low spots that constantly collect heavy water, we can install catch basins and yard drains to give storm water a quick, clear path off your property before it turns your grass into a swamp.

  • We perform canal cleanouts, ensuring existing waterways or ditches on your property are clear of debris and flowing correctly to prevent unnecessary flooding.

  • If water is washing away your slopes, we provide erosion control and stabilization using proper stone placement and grading techniques to lock the soil in place.

A small muddy creek flowing through a wooded area with numerous leafless trees and bushes. In the background, there is a fence, utility pole, and parked cars visible under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up view of a pipeline installation in a trench with dirt and small gravel surrounding the pipes, and black and white hoses laid out in the trench.
underground utility installation showing a trench with a blue pipe and gray protective sheathing, grass, dry bushes, and trees in the background

Water is a home's worst enemy. When your yard doesn't drain properly, it leads to a constantly muddy lawn, washed-out mulch beds, and worst of all, water slowly creeping toward your foundation.

We specialize in diagnosing and fixing these drainage nightmares. We don't just put a band-aid on the problem; we look at the whole property to figure out exactly where the water is coming from and install practical, long-lasting solutions to keep your yard dry and your home safe.

A suburban backyard with a two-story beige house, solar panels on the roof, several windows, a red wooden deck, and trash bins outside. There are large trees, a driveway, and a person walking near a pickup truck with a flatbed.
Sequence of three images showing a backyard project: 1) a trench being dug for pipe installation, 2) ongoing pipe laying with equipment, 3) a neatly finished yard with a new fence and siding on the house.

Yard Drainage & Water Management

Custom Drainage Solutions:

Water is a home's worst enemy. When your yard doesn't drain properly, it leads to a constantly muddy lawn, washed-out mulch beds, and worst of all, water slowly creeping toward your foundation.

We specialize in diagnosing and fixing these drainage nightmares. We don't just put a band-aid on the problem; we look at the whole property to figure out exactly where the water is coming from and install practical, long-lasting solutions to keep your yard dry and your home safe.

Backyard scene with a house, solar panels on the roof, a basketball hoop, a trailer, and a person walking on the driveway, trees in the background, and a cloudy sky.
A trench with a green pipe and a black drain pipe installed in the ground, with dry brown grass and trees in the background under an overcast sky.

Protect your foundation and take back your soggy, unusable lawn.

Close-up view of a trench with black drainage fabric, gravel, and white piping, with dirt and soil on either side.

  • We install highly effective French drains and curtain drains to capture standing surface water and safely channel it underneath the ground and away from your usable lawn space.

  • We provide professional gutter tie-ins and downspout extensions, burying those ugly plastic tubes to permanently carry heavy roof runoff far away from your foundation.

  • By focusing on proper yard grading, we use our equipment to carefully reshape the land around your home, ensuring rainwater naturally flows away from your house rather than pooling against the foundation.

  • We design and dig swales to naturally direct large amounts of storm water safely across your property without constantly washing away your topsoil.

  • For low spots that constantly collect heavy water, we can install catch basins and yard drains to give storm water a quick, clear path off your property before it turns your grass into a swamp.

  • We perform canal cleanouts, ensuring existing waterways or ditches on your property are clear of debris and flowing correctly to prevent unnecessary flooding.

  • If water is washing away your slopes, we provide erosion control and stabilization using proper stone placement and grading techniques to lock the soil in place.

A small muddy creek bordered by leafless trees and brush, with a metal fence on one side, and utility poles and parked cars in the background. Overcast sky with patches of blue.

Ready to Dry Out Your Yard?

Call for a Free Quote & Site Visit!

Don't wait for the next heavy rainstorm to start worrying about your foundation or your lawn. Contact us today, and John will personally come out for a free site visit to look at the grades, see where the water is pooling, and figure out the most practical, budget-friendly way to fix the issue. Call 860-578-3288 or email john@kloterlightexcavation.com.

A white PVC pipe lying on black plastic sheeting in a dirt area with brown soil and some grass and shrubs around.
Close-up of a trench filled with soil, rocks, and dry plant debris, with a black pipe partially buried and a green cap at the end.

FUN FACT: Did you know that just one inch of rain falling on a standard 1,000-square-foot roof produces over 600 gallons of runoff? That equals more than 5,000 pounds of water pouring off your roof and into your yard! This massive amount of weight and hydrostatic pressure is exactly why having proper gutter tie-ins and yard grading is so critical to protecting your home's foundation.

A white PVC pipe laid on the ground, partially covered with a black plastic sheet, in a dirt area with some grass and shrubbery around.
A small section of a garden bed with a mix of soil, gravel, and dried plant debris. There is a partially buried black pipe with a green cap, surrounded by dry leaves and small rocks.

FUN FACT: Did you know that just one inch of rain falling on a standard 1,000-square-foot roof produces over 600 gallons of runoff? That equals more than 5,000 pounds of water pouring off your roof and into your yard! This massive amount of weight and hydrostatic pressure is exactly why having proper gutter tie-ins and yard grading is so critical to protecting your home's foundation.

Contact Us

Contact John today to schedule a free site visit. We will walk the property with you, listen to your goals, and figure out the most practical way to get the job done right.

  • Phone: 860-578-3288 (Call or Text)

  • Email: john@kloterlightexcavation.com

  • Service Area: Based in Ellington, CT, proudly serving a 50-mile radius across CT, MA, and RI.