French Drain Installation in Johnson County, KS

Standing water in your yard sends a clear message: water has nowhere to go. A French drain gives it somewhere to go permanently.

Mission Exteriors installs French drain systems throughout Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, and all of Johnson County. A French drain is a gravel-filled trench containing a perforated pipe that intercepts subsurface water and redirects it away from your home, your foundation, and your landscaping.

What Is a French Drain

A French drain works by collecting groundwater as it moves through the soil. The perforated pipe sits in a bed of gravel, which allows water to pass through quickly. As water enters the pipe, it flows downhill to a designated outlet, keeping your yard dry and your foundation protected.

When You Need One

Water pooling against your foundation after rain is the most urgent sign. Wet basement walls, consistently soggy lawn areas, or soil that stays saturated for days after a storm are all indicators that subsurface drainage is failing. Johnson County clay soil makes this worse because clay absorbs water slowly, forcing it to pool on the surface and accumulate near structures.

Our Installation Process

We begin with a site assessment to understand where water is collecting and where it needs to go. We then design a drain system sized for your specific conditions, excavate the trench, lay filter fabric to prevent soil from clogging the gravel, install the pipe at the correct grade, backfill with gravel, and restore the surface. Every installation is built to last.

Call (913) 912-0433 for a free on-site assessment. We serve all of Johnson County, Kansas.