Positive Grading & Water Diversion
Reshape the route of surface runoff
Address low areas and ground that directs water toward the home. Berms and changes in grade are considered as part of the whole property.
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Chapel Hill · Triangle, NC
Drainage & Erosion Control
Yard drainage solutions for standing water, roof runoff and eroding slopes. Start with an on-site assessment in Chapel Hill and the Triangle.
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Follow the Water. Find the Cause.Yard Drainage Solutions
Yard Drainage Solutions
for Chapel Hill & the Triangle
Standing water after a storm, a muddy lawn that stays wet and soil washing out of a planting bed can point to different problems. The first step is understanding where the water starts, how it crosses your property and where it can go. A drain alone may not address the whole picture.
Coob’s Landscaping provides yard drainage solutions and erosion control in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro and the surrounding Triangle. Corby evaluates the property’s grades, soil conditions and water flow before recommending work. Tell us when the problem happens, how long water remains and whether nearby construction or changes to the landscape have affected the flow.
Depending on the site, the plan may include positive grading, French drains, buried downspout extensions, a dry creek bed or culvert work. Eroding slopes may need a combination of water diversion, grading, vegetation and structural elements. The proposed solution should connect the source of the water with a suitable route and outlet.
We also consider what happens to the landscape during and after installation. Access, excavation, existing planting and restoration belong in the conversation from the beginning. Explore the options below, then request a free on-site estimate so we can discuss a plan for your property.
The Right Approach for Your Property
Drainage & Erosion Control Options
The solution depends on where the water comes from, the ground it crosses and where it can go.
Problem & Project Photos
From Standing Water to a Planned Water Route
These existing site photos illustrate a drainage problem and stone creek beds. They are not a matched before-and-after sequence.
Recognize the Problem
Standing water after rain: a problem photo from the existing page, not a completed drainage project.
A Natural Stone Channel
A stone-lined creek bed shown in Coob’s existing project gallery.
Stonework Within the Landscape
Another view of a creek bed from the existing drainage gallery.
An Owner-Led Site Assessment
A Plan That Connects the Whole Property
- 1
Walk the Property
Show Corby the wet areas, washouts and water paths you have noticed. Photos taken after rain can help explain a problem that is dry during the visit.
Start with what you observe - 2
Trace the Water
Evaluate grades, soil, runoff sources and possible outlets. Discuss how the proposed route relates to the home and surrounding landscape.
Source · route · outlet - 3
Define the Work
Review the recommended drainage and erosion measures, access, excavation and landscape restoration in the estimate.
Agree on a clear scope - 4
Install & Review
Complete the agreed work and review the finished routes, accessible components and maintenance expectations with you.
Know what to watch afterward
Planning & Cost
Know What Your Estimate Includes
What You’re Seeing
Note where water appears, how long it stays and what changes after heavy rain. Photos can help us understand intermittent drainage problems in your yard.
Access & Restoration
Point out gates, utilities you know about, planting and areas you want to preserve. Discuss how equipment reaches the work and what the finished landscape will include.
Scope & Budget
Drainage length, grading, excavation, materials and restoration affect the quote. Confirm the proposed route, outlet and included work before installation.
Your Questions, Answered
Yard Drainage & Erosion Control FAQs
How do you choose the right yard drainage solution?
The choice starts with a site visit. Corby evaluates grading, soil conditions and water flow, then considers the source, route and outlet together. A soggy low spot, roof runoff and an eroding slope may call for different measures or a combination of work.
Do I need a French drain or a dry creek bed?
French drains are used to intercept and carry subsurface water, while dry creek beds provide a stone-lined route for surface runoff. Your yard’s grades, water source and available outlet help determine which approach fits. We discuss the proposed method during the assessment.
Can you help with water pooling near the house?
Coob’s offers exterior grading and drainage work that can address water collecting near a foundation or contributing to crawlspace moisture. Explain where and when you see water during the site visit. Confirm the scope of any interior waterproofing or specialist work separately.
Can you bury downspout extensions?
Buried downspout drainage is part of Coob’s existing service offering. The route, discharge location and connections are assessed for the property before installation.
What is the difference between drainage and erosion control?
Drainage manages where water travels or collects. Erosion control addresses soil being carried away. A slope or washout may need both a better route for runoff and measures to stabilize the affected area.
How much will the work cost?
Coob’s provides a free on-site estimate. Cost depends on the proposed system, length and area of work, access, excavation, materials and restoration. Ask for those items to be clear in the proposal; the website does not publish standard installation prices.
Will the yard need to be repaired after installation?
Some work involves excavation or reshaping ground. Discuss access routes, existing plants and the finish you want before work starts. Confirm what grading, soil, seed, sod or planting restoration is included in your estimate.
Will a drainage system prevent every future water problem?
Performance depends on the site, the agreed design, maintenance and rainfall conditions. Discuss the expected outcome and limits for your property during the assessment, including what to watch for after heavy rain.
What maintenance should I plan for?
Ask which parts of your installation should remain accessible and how to keep water routes and outlets clear. The maintenance plan should reflect the installed system and nearby leaves, soil and planting.
Where do you provide drainage and erosion control?
Coob’s serves Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro and the greater Triangle area. Share your address and a description of the problem when requesting your free estimate to confirm service availability.
Let’s Look at What the Water Is Doing
Tell us about the standing water, runoff or erosion you’re seeing. Corby evaluates your property before recommending a plan.
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Phone(919) 218-0937
Service AreaChapel Hill,
Carrboro, Durham, Cary, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Graham & surrounding Triangle
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