Landscape Drainage in the Twin Cities
With over 37 years in the landscaping and drainage industry, we’ve seen it all - from minor soggy spots to severe flooding and foundation issues. We understand how Minnesota’s soils and weather impact drainage, and we design solutions that last.
Proper drainage protects your home’s foundation, eliminates wet and unusable lawn areas, prevents root rot and erosion, and saves you from costly emergency water-damage repairs. We’ll design and install the right setup to keep water moving away from your home.
Water problems are rarely random - there’s always a source and a path. Rather than guess, we trace where the water comes from and where it wants to go, then engineer a solution that redirects it for good instead of just chasing the symptom.
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Drainage Solutions
- Drain tile
- French drains
- Drainage swales
- Yard sloping & grading
- Catch basins & drain boxes
- Channel & concrete drains
Why Drainage Is Worth Getting Right
Standing water is more than an eyesore - it kills lawns and plantings, breeds mosquitoes, undermines patios, and, worst of all, works its way toward your foundation where repairs run into the tens of thousands. Fixing drainage is one of the highest-return projects on a property: a few thousand dollars of grading and drain tile can prevent a flooded basement and protect the single biggest investment you own.
How We Solve a Wet Yard
We fix the cause, not just the puddle - here’s how we get water moving the right direction.
Diagnose the Source
We walk the property and trace where water collects and where it’s coming from - downspouts, grade, soil, and runoff from neighboring lots.
Grading Plan
We map the right slopes and a clear discharge point, so water is led away from your home and low spots by design.
Install Drainage
Drain tile, French drains, and swales capture water below and at the surface and carry it where it belongs.
Catch Basins & Discharge
Catch basins, drain boxes, and outlets collect the water and release it safely away from the foundation.
Restore & Test
We regrade, reseed or sod, and verify the system carries water away cleanly - even in a heavy rain.
Common Landscape Drainage Questions
French drain vs. drain tile - what’s the difference?
Will fixing my yard drainage help a wet basement?
Do I need to regrade, or just add drains?
Does a drainage system need maintenance?
The Schifsky Difference
Family-owned for 37+ years, we design and build your project with one accountable team, so the people who plan it are the people who build it, start to finish.
Get a Free Quote- 37+ Years, Family-OwnedNearly four decades building Twin Cities outdoor spaces - still run by the same family.
- True Design-BuildOne accountable team from first sketch to final walkthrough - no finger-pointing between trades.
- See It in 3D FirstWe design your project in realistic 3D so you can refine it before we ever break ground.
- Built for Minnesota WintersProper base prep, drainage, and craftsmanship engineered to handle our freeze-thaw cycles.