About Charleston Drainage Solutions
How Charleston Drainage Solutions works: what to expect from the first call through a finished french drain, and how we plan for Lowcountry conditions.
What We Focus On
Charleston Drainage Solutions works with homeowners in the Charleston area on one kind of problem: water that won't leave the yard. That includes new french drain installation, service on existing systems, and repairs when a drain has stopped moving water. We are not a full-service landscaping company adding drainage as an afterthought — drainage is the work, and everything we recommend is aimed at getting water off your property safely.
Our approach starts with the water, not the trench. Before anyone talks about pipe or gravel, we want to understand where the water comes from, where it collects, how long it stays, and where it could reasonably go. In the Lowcountry that last question is the hard one: flat lots, a high water table, and heavy clay in the inland towns all limit where water can discharge. A good plan answers it honestly before any digging begins.
What a Caller Can Expect
When you reach out, the first conversation is about symptoms. Describe the wet spot — its location relative to the house, how it behaves after a hard rain, whether it's tied to a downspout or a neighbor's grade, and how long the water lingers. That tells us a great deal before we ever see the yard.
From there we look at the site to confirm the source of the water and the best route out. We'll talk through the options — a straightforward gravity french drain, a catch basin for a stubborn low spot, regrading to feed water toward the trench, or a repair if an existing system has failed — and explain the trade-offs of each in plain language. You'll get a clear picture of what the work involves and what drives the cost before you decide anything.
We believe the homeowner should understand the plan well enough to weigh it. If you're researching first, our guides on french drain installation cost and what french drain work involves are a good place to start, and you can reach us any time through the contact page.
Start With a Conversation
Tell us what your yard is doing after the rain, and we'll help you figure out the right next step. No pressure — just a straight read on your drainage.
Serving Charleston, SC and nearby towns.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only work on french drains?
Drainage is our focus, and french drains are the core of most solutions, but the work often includes related pieces like catch basins, downspout extensions, and regrading so water actually reaches the drain. We recommend whatever moves water off the property most reliably.
What information helps most when I first call?
Tell us where the water collects, how long it stays after rain, and whether it's near the house, a downspout, or a low corner of the yard. Photos taken during or right after a storm are especially useful.
Do you serve towns outside Charleston?
Yes. We work with homeowners in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Hollywood, Ravenel, and Summerville in addition to Charleston itself.