French Drain Installation in Highland Village, TX

Professional Drainage Solutions Near You

Do you have standing water near your foundation? Are your flower beds soggy or your lawn constantly muddy after every rain? In Grapevine, these issues are more than just annoying—they’re a threat to your home’s stability and value.

Are you dealing with a soggy lawn, pooling water near your home, or landscaping that seems to wash away after every storm? If you're in Highland Village, you're not alone. The region’s rolling elevation, dense clay soil, and sudden downpours make drainage problems a common challenge.

At Universal Foundation Experts, we install custom French drain systems in Highland Village, TX, designed to eliminate standing water and protect your home’s foundation. Our owner, Selvin Rosa, brings over 15 years of local experience solving drainage problems with permanent, customized solutions.

Why Highland Village Homeowners Choose Universal Foundation Experts

In Highland Village, even homes built on a slope can face drainage issues. Our clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with moisture, leading to movement under your home. Additionally, tighter lot lines, landscaped slopes, and improperly directed runoff all make the case for a properly installed French drain system.

Why Highland Village Homeowners Choose Universal Foundation Experts

In Highland Village, even homes built on a slope can face drainage issues. Our clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with moisture, leading to movement under your home. Additionally, tighter lot lines, landscaped slopes, and improperly directed runoff all make the case for a properly installed French drain system.

Here’s Why We’re Highland Village’s Go-To Drainage Team:

  • We Don’t Subcontract – Only Our Team Works on Your Property

    From excavation to finish, your system is built by our skilled, uniformed in-house crew.

  • Decades of Local Soil and Drainage Knowledge

    We’ve installed French drains throughout Denton County and understand the terrain better than anyone.

  • Custom Drain Designs

    We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Your home gets a drainage system tailored to its specific water flow and topography.

  • Upfront, Transparent Pricing

    We explain every step of the process and break down your quote so there are no surprises.

  • Fast, Clean Installation

    We install most systems in just 1–3 days, and leave your lawn restored and tidy.

  • Written Warranty and Long-Term Support

    Our systems come with a workmanship guarantee and responsive customer service.

What Is a French Drain?

A French drain is an underground trench system that redirects water away from low spots, foundations, and landscaping using gravity and a perforated pipe system. It’s designed to collect and move water efficiently before it causes costly damage.

Our French Drains Include:

  • A sloped trench
  • A perforated pipe wrapped in filter fabric
  • Clean gravel layers for water flow and filtration
  • A discharge outlet like a pop-up emitter, dry well, or curb drain
Once installed, your French drain system is hidden beneath the surface—out of sight, but working every time it rains.

Why Homes in Highland Village Need French Drains

Even though Highland Village sits at a slightly higher elevation compared to nearby areas, many lots are still prone to water pooling due to compact clay soil, narrow side yards, and elevation changes that funnel runoff toward homes rather than away from them.

A French Drain System Can Help Prevent:

Foundation Cracks and Structural Movement

Saturated soil places hydrostatic pressure on your slab or pier-and-beam foundation—leading to expensive structural damage over time.

Mulch and Landscape Washouts

Without drainage, rainwater floods your garden beds, displaces mulch, and kills sensitive plants.

Puddles in Side Yards, Patios, and Behind Retaining Walls

Even minor depressions in the yard can become permanent swampy zones without drainage.

Indoor Moisture and Mold Growth

Water trapped around your foundation can infiltrate slab seams, walls, and even flooring systems.

Ongoing Yard Repair Costs

You’ll save thousands over time by avoiding replanting sod, replacing mulch, and repairing water-worn concrete or stone.

Mosquito and Pest Infestation

Still water brings insects, fire ants, and other pests close to your outdoor living spaces.

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Signs You May Need a French Drain

Even if you’re not seeing floods, your yard may still be telling you something. Common signs that you need a French drain system include:

  • Water puddles that don’t drain within 24–48 hours
  • Lawn that feels spongy or soft after dry weather
  • Grass that turns yellow or thins out in shaded, soggy areas
  • Soil pulling away from the base of your home
  • Fence posts shifting or leaning over time
  • Mulch or gravel washed into sidewalks after storms
  • Water flowing toward your home’s foundation
  • Indoor humidity issues or musty garage odors after rain

If any of these sound familiar, let us come out for a free property evaluation and drainage consultation.

Our Proven 5-Step French Drain Installation Process

We’ve perfected our process through years of hands-on work and ongoing customer feedback. You’ll know exactly what to expect at every step.

  • On-Site Property Evaluation

    We identify trouble spots on your property and trace how and where water currently flows. We also inspect for slope, grade, and soil type.

  • Drainage Design

    We create a custom layout tailored to your yard’s contours and drainage needs. We’ll explain trench placement, discharge points, and how it will work.

  • System Installation

    Our in-house crew digs, installs the pipe and gravel, wraps it in filter fabric, and backfills the trench with care—protecting your landscaping and hardscapes.

  • Final Testing and Walkthrough

    We test water flow, check the outlet, and walk you through your system so you know how it operates and how to monitor performance.

  • Warranty & Ongoing Support

    You get a written warranty, plus access to our team for future support, maintenance tips, or expansion requests. Most French drains in Highland Village are installed in just 2–3 days.

What Highland Village Homeowners Are Saying

“We had terrible drainage between our house and the neighbors’. Selvin and his team explained the problem and had a French drain installed in two days. The yard is dry now, and our foundation hasn’t moved at all since.”
Kim A.
Highland Shores
“Our beds kept flooding every time it rained, and we’d lose plants and mulch. Universal Foundation Experts did an amazing job, and now everything stays in place and looks great.”
Tyler H.
Castlewood

Highland Village Neighborhoods We Serve

We install French drains across Highland Village and nearby areas in Denton County, including:

  • Highland Shores
  • Castlewood
  • Rolling Hills Estates
  • Wichita Estates
  • Chapel Springs
  • Briarhill Estates
  • Hillside Village
  • The District
  • Harlington Court
  • Near FM 2499, Highland Village Road, and Brazos Blvd
Don’t see your area listed? Just ask—we likely serve your specific block.

A Personal Letter from Selvin Rosa

Dear Highland Village Homeowner,

I’ve walked dozens of yards in Highland Village that had the same issues: wet spots, eroding beds, and foundations slowly being impacted by poor drainage. In every case, we were able to solve the issue with a properly installed French drain—and we can do the same for you.

At Universal Foundation Experts, we build systems that are engineered for your property, installed by our trusted crew, and built to last decades. We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t rely on subcontractors.

If you’re dealing with standing water or shifting soil, don’t wait for it to become a bigger problem. Let’s walk your yard together, and I’ll show you exactly what we can do to keep your home protected.

Sincerely,
Selvin Rosa
Owner, Universal Foundation Experts

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Final Call to Action

Water damage doesn’t wait. Every storm increases the risk of costly problems like slab cracks, eroded yards, and foundation shifting. A professionally installed French drain can solve the problem at its source—and we’re here to help.

📞 Call Universal Foundation Experts at 972.707.2997 to Book Your Free French Drain Estimate in Highland Village!

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We proudly serve Highland Village homeowners with proven, long-lasting drainage solutions—designed to protect your home, preserve your yard, and give you peace of mind when it rains.