Yard Drainage & Grading in Cherry Hill, NJ
Regrading, French drains and downspout lines for low spots, soggy lawns and water that heads for the house, from twin brothers Jakub and Karol Miklus.
What we do
Regrading and drainage for low spots and soggy yards.
Regrading
Reshaping the ground so water runs away from the house instead of toward it.
French drains
A gravel trench with a perforated pipe that collects water and carries it away.
Downspout lines
Buried pipe from the downspouts to a pop-up emitter out in the lawn.
Dry creek beds
A shallow river-rock channel that carries runoff and looks like part of the garden.
How we deal with standing water
Every wet yard is different, so we start by finding out where the water goes.
- Find the sourceWe look at the slope, the downspouts and where the water sits after rain.
- Fix the slopeLow spots are filled and the ground is regraded to fall away from the house.
- Pipe and stoneFrench drains and downspout lines carry the water to a better spot.
- Finish the surfaceTopsoil and seed or sod, mulch, or river rock, so the fix blends into the yard.
Before you regrade in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill has rules for grading and for where the water goes.
Over 500 square feet
Grading or earthwork over 500 square feet needs a building permit with a sealed grading plan.
Mind the neighbors
Owners have to make sure grading, sump pumps and roof drains don't harm neighboring properties or cause erosion.
Sump pumps to the street
A sump pump that drains into the street right-of-way needs a right-of-way permit.
Sources: Cherry Hill building code §13-3.2, Cherry Hill property maintenance code §15-16.
From first call to final walkthrough
- Call, text or send the form — tell us about the space.
- We come out and look at it with you.
- You get a written proposal with the scope, price and timeline.
- We build it, keep the site tidy and walk the finished job with you.
Drainage and grading questions
Do I need a permit to regrade my yard in Cherry Hill?
Grading or earthwork over 500 square feet in Cherry Hill needs a building permit with a sealed grading plan.
What is a French drain?
A trench filled with gravel around a perforated pipe. Water soaks into the gravel, runs into the pipe and is carried away.
Water pools by my foundation. Can you help?
Yes. Regrading and downspout lines that carry the water away from the house are often the first fix.
Can you put the lawn back after the work?
Yes. We topsoil and seed or sod the ground once the drainage is in.
How do I get a quote?
Send the Request a Free Quote form or call or text (609) 933-3526. We'll set up a time to see the space.
