Drainage Solutions in Trophy Club, TX: Keep Your Yard Dry & Your Foundation Safe

Trophy Club’s clay soils and heavy storm cycles can turn a beautiful yard into a soggy mess—and put pressure on your foundation. At Designer Exteriors, we design and install smart, long-term drainage systems that move water away from structures, protect landscaping, and keep outdoor spaces usable year-round.

Whether you’re near Trophy Club Country Club, Byron Nelson High School, or tucked into a cul-de-sac, we’ll tailor a drainage plan to your lot, HOA needs, and budget.

Signs You Need Drainage Work

• Standing water after rain (48+ hours)

• Mulch washing out of beds / erosion channels

• Water pooling at patios, walks, or the foundation

• Mushy turf, fungus, or failing plants

• Efflorescence, peeling paint, or musty smells along exterior walls

Solutions We Install in Trophy Club

French Drains (Subsurface)

Perforated pipe in a gravel trench wrapped in fabric pulls water out of saturated clay and daylights to a safe discharge point. Ideal along foundations, low lawn spots, and fence lines.

Surface Drains & Catch Basins

Grates set at low points capture sheet flow fast. We tie basins to solid pipe runs and size them to your watershed so heavy storms don’t overwhelm the system.

Downspout & Gutter Management

We extend downspouts underground and route them away from the house, adding cleanouts and pop-up emitters where appropriate.

Regrading & Swales

We re-shape the soil to create subtle slopes and grassy swales that guide water around patios, play areas, and planting beds.

Dry Creek Beds (Beautiful + Functional)

A rock-lined channel with underlayment and river stone that looks high-end and disperses water without erosion—great along side yards.

Channel/Trench Drains

At garage thresholds, driveway low spots, and patio doors, linear drains stop water from crossing into living areas.

Permeable Hardscape Options

Pavers with open joints, gravel bands, and decorative stone borders to reduce runoff and relieve pressure on low areas.

Our Process (So It Works the First Time)

1. Site Walk & Laser Leveling – map elevations, identify inlets/outlets

2. Hydrology Plan – right-size pipe, basins, and discharge for your lot

3. Proposal & Options – phased choices (good/better/best)

4. Install – correct depths, fabric separation, clean stone backfill, tested outlets

5. Finish & Verify – backfill/restore with sod, gravel, or mulch; hose-test where needed

Pair Drainage with Landscape Upgrades

• Bed edging and gravel bands to protect mulch

• Turf (natural or artificial) for a clean, usable lawn

• Paver paths that stay dry and safe

• Lighting to make swales and steps visible at night

FAQ

Will this require HOA/ARC approval?

Most below-grade drains don’t, but visible features (dry creek beds, swales, outlets) may. We can provide drawings/specs if needed.

Where does the water go?

To a daylight point (curb, easement, or a lower portion of your lot) or a dispersion field, per code and site conditions.

How fast is installation?

Typical systems take 1–3 days; complex lots or hardscape tie-ins can take longer.

Will the drains clog?

We use fabric, clean stone, and accessible cleanouts. Annual gutter cleaning and a quick visual check after big storms helps the system last.

Ready to Fix Standing Water for Good?

Let’s design a drainage plan that protects your home and makes your yard usable again.

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