French Drains, Yard Drains & Grading

Proudly Serving Butler & Mercer County, PA

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Soggy Wet Yard Every Time It Rains?

  • Water pools

  • Yard gets very swampy

  • Yard that is practically unusable

  • Take days of no rain to be able to mow

These issues don’t just keep you from mowing, they can also cause long-term damage to your property.

We Assess Every Yard To Find A Solution That Works:

  • Redirecting excess ground water to decrease water pooling and muddy areas

  • Be able to use your yard again

  • Mow your grass without getting stuck

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A backyard with a freshly dug trench, a laser level on a tripod, black drainage pipes, and mulch piles, surrounded by trees, a house, and a flower bed under a clear blue sky.
A garden with a trench dug for underground utility work, with pipes at the bottom, surrounded by green grass, trees, and flowers, with construction equipment and a tripod in the background.
A residential construction site with a trench dug along the side of a house, exposing underground pipes, with construction equipment and vehicles visible in the background.
A garden with flower beds, a patio with umbrellas, and an ongoing underground piping or drainage installation with black fabric and pipes.
A backyard garden with a large black pond liner being installed, with black and blue pipes laid in the liner. There are colorful flowers, a patio with outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and a lush green background of trees and shrubs.
View of a gravel driveway between two houses with some grass patches, and a small blue pair of binoculars in the middle.
A gravel driveway leading up to a large house with multiple windows, surrounded by green grass, bushes, and flowers.
A landscaped backyard with a gravel path, a patch of green grass, colorful flower beds, a white umbrella, and two chairs beneath the umbrella.

Why Choose CTX Excavating?

At CTX Excavating, we solve your drainage problems with reliable, lasting solutions.

Here’s why homeowners choose us:

  • Proven Results

    We’ve helped countless homeowners by installing French drains that helps with flooding and improve saturated yards.

  • On-Time and On-Budget

    We stick to our estimates and timelines, ensuring there are no surprises.

  • Personal Attention

    Chris, the owner, works closely with every client to ensure your unique needs are met.

Our Reviews

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Gregory Kramer
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CTX did a great job. I had a backyard that was practically unusable because of water. it was a muddy and sloppy mess.

CTX came in and installed a series of French drains to dry up my yard. It’s the first time in years I could start to use my full backyard.…

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Christopher Graham
★★★★★

CTX did a wonderful job of transforming my backyard from a swampy destructed wasteland to a functional yard!

The owner was fantastic to work with and took my thoughts and opinions of various stages of the project into account which is rare for contractors…

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Robert Park
★★★★★

Ctx did an excellent job in taking care of my swampy back yard and reasonable prices

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Catherine Orlando
★★★★★

We had Chris re-dig and repair our French drain after heavy storms and water inside our first floor.

What a great experience after such a frustrating situation! Chris was SO quick to respond to my general inquiry, came out right away for the quote, was…

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Shaun Whitlinger
★★★★★

We live in Saxonburg, an area known for having a high water table. Despite having two sump pumps, and internal French drains, we've had issues for almost a decade with our basement flooding. This is especially true when we have major storms, long multi-day…

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Bruce Watson
★★★★★

Chris did an outstanding job on my extremely wet yard. He developed a plan and made adjustments when needed. Very hard working and dedicated to the job with a very fair price

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Audrey Dawn Gill
★★★★★

Best company I've ever had to deal with. Cane when said he would gave me a great estimate and worked with me even tho I changed our plans a couple times.

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Patricia Lewis
★★★★★

Outstanding work. Very courteous and kept me informed during the entire job. I would highly recommend

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MICHAEL Gaston
★★★★★

I would recommend CTX Excavatiing. Chris did a very good job for me. He was easy to work with and very professional. If you want quality work at a fair price, call CTX Excavating.

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Ian Minnick
★★★★★

Chris and CTX were recommended to us by a friend and we couldn’t be any happier with not only the end product, but the whole process.

From the start Chris was quick to respond, showed up on time, and gave us an estimate quickly vs other companies that took…

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See Our Work in Action

Here’s How We’ve Helped Other Homeowners Manage Excess Water.

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Wet French drain job in progress
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Other Jobs We Did.

A backyard garden with a gravel path, green grass, vibrant flowerbeds, a large umbrella, and two chairs, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Lawn with landscaping, flower bed with pink and white flowers, and outdoor furniture with umbrellas, with a black drainage or irrigation system being installed along the edge of the lawn.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A French drain is an underground yard drainage system designed to redirect excess subsurface water away from your home’s foundation, landscaping, and low-lying lawn areas.

    It typically consists of:

    • A trench excavated with proper slope

    • A perforated drainage pipe

    • River rock or drainage stone

    • A permeable, non-woven drainage fabric

    How it works:

    • Water builds up in saturated soil

    • Water enters the trench and pipe

    • The pipe carries water to a designated discharge area

    • Your yard dries out and water pressure near the foundation is reduced

    French drain installation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for persistent yard drainage problems.

  • French drains are designed to help correct drainage issues caused by excess groundwater and poor soil absorption.

    They commonly resolve:

    • Soggy lawn areas that never fully dry

    • Water pooling near foundations

    • Muddy patches after rainfall

    • Soil erosion from uncontrolled runoff

    • Basement or crawl space moisture caused by yard saturation

    If your yard feels saturated long after a storm, you likely have subsurface drainage issues.

  • Every property has unique drainage conditions. We evaluate:

    • Soil type and drainage capacity

    • Yard slope and elevation changes

    • Existing water flow patterns

    • Low spots or pooling areas

    • Proximity to your home’s foundation

    Based on this evaluation, we determine whether you need:

    • French drain installation

    • Surface yard drains or catch basins

    • Grading adjustments

    • Or a combination drainage system

    Our goal is to install the most effective and durable solution for your property’s specific conditions.

  • No. Professional French drain and yard drainage systems are primarily installed below ground level to seamlessly blend into your yard.

    After installation:

    • Trenches are backfilled properly

    • Topsoil is replaced

    • Grass seed or sod is restored

    • Landscaping is blended back into place

    Visible components such as catch basins are positioned strategically to maintain curb appeal while still improving water flow.

  • When installed correctly, a French drain can last for decades with minimal maintenance.

    Longevity depends on:

    • Proper trench slope

    • High-quality perforated pipe

    • Non-woven drainage fabric

    • River rock that does not compact

    • Correct discharge planning

    Drainage failures typically occur when systems are installed without fabric, without proper slope, or with compacting materials.

  • Some properties have multiple underground water sources that may not fully reveal themselves until the primary drainage system begins functioning.

    If additional wet areas remain:

    • We re-evaluate water flow patterns

    • Identify secondary water sources

    • Recommend supplemental drains if necessary

    • Adjust grading if required

    Drainage systems can be expanded to address evolving yard conditions.

  • The cost of French drain and yard drain installation depends on several factors, including:

    • Length and depth of trenching

    • Soil conditions

    • Access to the work area

    • Type of pipe and drainage materials used

    • Discharge location requirements

    We provide detailed, transparent estimates after evaluating your property so you understand the full scope before work begins.

  • Our drainage installation process is simple and structured:

    1. Evaluate the property to identify water sources and slope issues

    2. Design a custom drainage plan based on your yard’s needs

    3. Excavate trenches with proper slope for effective water flow

    4. Install fabric, pipe, and river rock to create a long-lasting drainage channel

    5. Backfill and restore the lawn so everything blends naturally

    6. Final inspection to ensure proper drainage performance

Our Process

  • Step 1

    Identify the Problem and the Goal:

    We walk the project area with you to understand what the issues are and what your goal is.

  • Step 2

    Create a Plan:

    We work with you to choose the right approach, taking measurements and your input into account so the finished project meets your goal.

  • Step 3

    Quote Creation:

    We prepare and send a detailed quote within 48 hours so you know exactly what will be done, what materials will be used, and when we expect to complete the project.

  • Step 4

    Approval and Begin Work:

    Once approved, we begin as scheduled or when weather allows and keep the project moving, adjusting the plan as needed.

  • Step 5

    Work Completed:

    We clean up the property and walk the project with you so you can see exactly what was done and feel confident in the finished result.

Construction site with a small excavator digging a trench and a skid-steer loader in the background on a grassy field.
A construction site with a trench dug into the ground, a small excavator on the right, and grass on both sides of the trench. In the background, trees, a fence, and a road with the vehicles are visible.
A patch of grass and dirt, with some tire marks, overgrown in some areas, under a clear blue sky, with trees, a building, and utility poles in the background.
Construction site with dirt and green grass, black plastic edging, a water meter, and construction vehicles including a small excavator and trucks, with a sunny sky and trees in the background.
Black irrigation tubing laid on dirt and grass field, with some damaged sections, under a partly cloudy sky.
A patch of recently tilled dark soil in a grassy park with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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