If water pools in your yard after every storm — or worse, pools against your foundation — you’re not alone. The clay-heavy soils common across McKinney and Collin County hold water, and many lots are graded too flat to drain on their own.
Why standing water is a problem
- Foundation damage: water against the slab causes soil movement and cracks.
- Mosquitoes and mildew: standing water breeds pests and mold.
- Dead grass and erosion: saturated soil kills lawns and washes out beds.
Common drainage solutions
Re-grading and leveling
Sometimes the fix is reshaping the lot so water flows away from the house. We grade and level to restore proper slope.
French drains
A gravel-and-pipe trench that collects and redirects water underground — ideal for chronic wet spots and downspout runoff.
Trenching for drain lines
We trench cleanly and efficiently with our own mini-excavators, installing solid or perforated lines that carry water where it belongs.
Pad prep and compaction
Building a shed, slab, or addition? Proper pad prep and compaction prevent future settling and pooling.
We own our equipment
Because BlastWell owns and operates its excavation machines, drainage projects across McKinney and DFW happen on your schedule — not a rental company’s. Request a free estimate and we’ll diagnose the problem and recommend the right fix.