Standing water is more than an eyesore — it drowns grass, breeds mosquitoes, turns your yard into a mud pit, and in the worst cases pushes water toward your foundation. With Middle Tennessee's clay-heavy soil and intense seasonal storms, drainage problems are one of the most common issues we see on Rutherford County properties.
Gibbs Lawn & Landscape diagnoses and fixes yard drainage the right way. We identify where water is coming from and where it needs to go, then install the solution that fits — French drains to intercept and redirect subsurface water, buried downspout extensions to move roof runoff away from your house, or regrading to correct surface flow. No guesswork, no band-aids.
What's Included
Drainage assessment
We evaluate how water moves across your property and pinpoint the source of the problem.
French drain installation
Properly trenched, gravel-bedded, fabric-wrapped drain lines that keep working for years.
Downspout drainage
Buried extensions that carry roof runoff safely away from your foundation.
Surface flow correction
Grading and swale work to move surface water where it belongs.
Why Choose Gibbs Lawn & Landscape
- Stops standing water, muddy zones, and drowned turf
- Protects your foundation, crawlspace, and hardscapes from water damage
- Built to handle Middle Tennessee downpours, not just light rain
- Installed clean — trenches restored so your lawn recovers fast
Drainage Services FAQs
Telltale signs: water standing in the yard for more than a day after rain, soggy or mushy areas that never dry out, water pooling near your foundation, or grass dying in low spots. We'll assess your property for free and tell you honestly what the right fix is — sometimes it's a French drain, sometimes it's simpler than that.
Trenching is part of the job, but we keep the disturbance as narrow as possible, and we restore the surface when we're done. Most lawns recover fully within a season.
Serving Murfreesboro & Rutherford County
We provide drainage services throughout Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Rockvale, Christiana, Lascassas, Readyville, Milton, and Walter Hill. Outside these areas? Contact us — we may still be able to help.