Standing water and soggy beds aren’t just annoying—they damage roots, shift soil, and threaten your slab. Swain’s Services, LLC designs and installs drainage systems that fit your property and Houston’s heavy rains. We read the site—grade, soil type, downspouts, low spots—and create a plan that moves water away from the house and off the lawn without leaving ruts or eyesores.

Every yard is different, so we pair the right tools for the problem: French drains for saturated zones, catch basins for surface pooling, solid pipe to carry roof runoff, and regrading where slopes fight you. We tie systems together with cleanouts and proper outlets, then blend finishes into turf and beds so everything looks intentional—not like a patch.

Our work starts with a free on-site assessment. We check elevations with a level, test infiltration, locate utilities, and trace where downspouts and hardscape shed water. From there, you get a clear scope with routes, pipe sizes, basin counts, and discharge locations. During install, we protect existing landscaping, trench clean lines, set fabric and gravel where needed, and verify flow before backfilling and re-sodding.

Houston clay swells and holds water—we design around that. Expect deeper gravel beds on French drains, fabric to keep fines out, daylight or pop-up emitters set at true low points, and thoughtful tie-ins at sidewalks and drives. Have a backyard with no natural outlet? We can add a sump and pump to push water to the curb or approved discharge.

Choose Swain’s for tidy trenches, straight runs, and systems that actually move water. We label cleanouts, provide a simple maintenance guide, and walk the site with you after a rain to confirm performance.

If you’re done with puddles and muddy paths, Swain’s Services, LLC can help. Contact us for a free estimate and see why homeowners across Greater Houston trust our team for drainage that works—quietly and reliably.

‍Drainage Services We Offer
French drains (perforated pipe in gravel) • Surface drains & catch basins • Downspout tie-ins to solid pipe • Regrading & swale shaping • Channel/Trench drains at patios & drives • Pop-up emitters & daylight outlets • Sump pumps & discharge lines • Driveway/sidewalk cut-throughs with grates • Foundation perimeter relief (as appropriate) • Erosion control at outlets • System inspections & tune-ups

‍Materials & Options
Perforated & solid SDR/HDPE pipe • Washed gravel and geotextile fabric • NDS catch basins, grates, and channel systems • Pop-up emitters & high-flow outlets • Backflow/check valves for pump lines • Cleanout risers for maintenance • Root barriers near lines • Sod/rock finishes and bed integration

‍Our Build Standards
Laser-checked slopes (minimum fall verified) • Gravel-wrapped French drains with full fabric burrito • Proper pipe sizing for roof area and inlets • Secure, sealed downspout connections • Outlets set at true lows with splash protection • Swales shaped for smooth flow and mow-ability • Cleanouts at strategic turns/runs • Soil compaction and neat restoration (sod/mulch) • Rain test or hose verification before backfill • Simple map and care instructions

‍Service Area
Houston (Main) • Katy • Sugar Land • The Woodlands • Spring • Cypress • Tomball • Pearland • League City • Humble / Atascocita • Kingwood • Conroe • Richmond / Rosenberg • Friendswood • Memorial / Spring Branch • Jersey Village • Clear Lake

‍Swain’s Services, LLC
Professional Drainage Solutions in Houston, TX
Stop the puddles and protect your foundation with drainage designed for Houston storms. Request your free on-site estimate and get a plan that keeps your yard usable—rain or shine.