Backyard Drainage Solutions in Middletown, NY
Standing water, soggy lawns, or water in the basement? Thornfield diagnoses and fixes the root cause for good in Middletown, NY. Free drainage assessment.
Poor drainage is one of the most common — and most damaging — yard problems in the Hudson Valley. Our clay-heavy soils, freeze-thaw cycles, and sloped lots mean water often has nowhere to go, pooling against foundations and drowning lawns. Left unaddressed, it leads to foundation damage, dead plantings, and unusable outdoor space. The good news: nearly every drainage problem has a permanent engineered solution once the cause is correctly diagnosed.
Signs You Have a Drainage Problem
Our Drainage Solutions
Regrading
Reshaping the land to direct water away from your home and toward safe outflow.
French Drains
Buried perforated piping that collects and carries subsurface water away.
Dry Wells & Catch Basins
Underground reservoirs that capture runoff and let it disperse slowly.
What to Expect
“We had standing water along the back of the house for years. Thornfield regraded the yard and installed a French drain — after the next big storm, completely dry. Wish we had called sooner.”
— Karen M., Middletown, NY
Backyard Drainage Solutions in Middletown, NY FAQ
Usually a combination of compacted clay soil, improper grading, and no path for water to drain. A site assessment pinpoints the exact cause.
Most residential drainage projects range from $2,500 to $12,000+ depending on the size of the area, the solution required, and access.
Often yes — if the grade is the problem. Sometimes regrading is combined with a French drain or dry well.
Most projects take 1–4 days depending on scope and weather.
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