French drain systems
Perforated pipe in a gravel trench, wrapped in fabric, daylighted out.
WATERPROOFING DIVISION
Yard Drainage in DuPage County.
French drains, drain tile, downspout extensions, and grading. We follow the water from the roof to the curb — and fix the actual problem, not the symptom.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every visit, every time.
Drain tile
Solid PVC drain lines connecting catch basins and downspouts to daylight.
Sump pump discharge lines
Frozen-pipe-resistant routing well away from the foundation.
Window well drains
Tied into the perimeter drain tile so wells never fill.
Downspout drain lines
Buried 4" PVC carries roof water to the curb or a pop-up emitter.
Grate & pop-up drains
Surface inlets at low spots; pop-up outlets at the discharge.
HOW IT WORKS
Our process — 4 steps.
Walk the lot in rain
We schedule the site visit during or right after rain when possible.
Map the flow
Where water enters, pools, and exits — drawn on a site plan.
Install
Low-impact trenching; we replace sod, not bare-dirt-and-leave.
Verify in next storm
We follow up after the next 1" storm — fix anything that didn't hold.
WHY SUNSET FOR YARD DRAINAGE
Three reasons it's worth the call.
We diagnose in rain
You can't fix drainage by looking at a dry yard.
Sod replaced, not abandoned
Trenches close with new sod, not bare dirt.
Post-storm verification
We come back after the next 1" event to confirm it held.
RECENT WORK
Yard Drainage projects nearby.
QUESTIONS · ANSWERED
Yard Drainage questions, answered.
How do I know if I really have a water problem or just humidity?
A real water issue shows up after heavy rain — water at the floor edges, dark stains on the walls, or seepage at the corners. Pure humidity is musty smell, occasional summer dampness, and clammy walls without visible water. We can tell which it is during a 30-minute site visit.
How long does the typical fix take?
Interior drain tile + sump installation: 2-3 days. Exterior membrane waterproofing: 4-7 days including perimeter excavation and landscape restoration. Sump pump swap-out: same-day. Foundation crack repair: 1 day per major crack.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
Interior drain tile + sump systems: 25-year transferable warranty. Exterior membranes: 10-15 years. Foundation crack repair: 5-10 years depending on the crack type. Drainage repairs: 5 years. We put the warranty in writing on the contract.
Will the work damage my landscape?
Interior work doesn't touch the yard at all. Exterior membrane work requires perimeter excavation — usually 3-5 feet out from the foundation. We hand-dig around irrigation, photograph plantings before we start, and restore the landscape on the same crew rotation. Plant-replacement guarantee covers any losses.
Do you offer financing?
Yes — for projects $5,000 and up. Most homeowners qualify for 12 or 24-month deferred-interest plans through our lending partner. Application takes 10 minutes online, approval is usually same-day.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Get started on your yard drainage.
Free estimate within 48 hours. No high-pressure sales — just a clear quote.