Start with what you are seeing
Most drainage problems in The Woodlands yards come down to a few questions: where the water comes from, where it collects, how long it stays and where it can go. Pick the problem that looks most like yours to see possible causes, safe checks and the solutions a drainage professional may recommend.
How Drainage.net works in The Woodlands
1. Diagnose the problem
Answer 20 questions about the property, where water collects and when it happens. Upload photos if you can.
2. Understand the options
Read about the possible causes and solutions for your problem, from downspout drainage and regrading to French drains and catch basins.
3. Request an evaluation
When you are ready, request an onsite evaluation. Your information goes to a qualified drainage professional serving The Woodlands, and no more than three are ever contacted.
Before you change drainage on your property
Redirecting water can affect neighbors, streets and storm drains. Depending on the property, the city, county, a drainage or utility district, or your HOA may have rules about grading, piping water to the curb or tying into a storm system. Ask about permits and HOA approval before regrading or installing new drainage, and call 811 before any digging.
More help for the Houston area
See the Houston drainage hub for the full list of drainage problems, solutions and area pages.