Water Management & Drainage Solutions in Portland Metro 

Does water pool in your yard after every storm? Is your lawn still soggy days after the rain stops? Is runoff heading straight for your garage? In the Portland Metro area, months of steady rain and heavy, saturated soils turn small drainage problems into big ones: damaged lawns, washed-out beds, and water where it doesn't belong.

At Preferred Landscape Services, we find out where your water is coming from, where it needs to go, and the right way to get it there. Since 1998, homeowners and property managers across Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Cornelius, and North Plains have trusted us to design, build, and maintain landscapes that hold up to Oregon weather. 

Call Preferred Landscape Services at (503) 782-5900 today to schedule a drainage consultation.

Why Drainage Problems Happen in Portland Metro Yards

Rain is only part of the picture. These factors decide where the water ends up:

• Slopes and low spots that pull runoff in from several directions
• Driveways and patios that send water toward the garage or entry
• Downspouts that empty roof water where the ground can't absorb it
• Heavy soils that stay saturated from fall through spring, leaving water nowhere to go

That's why we diagnose before we dig. A drain that solves the wrong problem is money wasted. We identify the real source first, then recommend the solution that fixes it.

Does Your Yard Have a Drainage Problem?

Watch for these common warning signs:

• Puddles in your lawn or planting beds that last for days after it rains
• Soggy, muddy areas that stay wet while the rest of the yard dries out
• Runoff from your driveway or patio flowing toward the garage, entry, or walkways
• Water collecting along your home's foundation
• Downspouts that dump water into areas that are already soaked
• Soil, mulch, or rock washing away along the same path every storm

Similar symptoms can have very different causes. A surface drain in a low spot won't fix a lawn saturated by groundwater, and a French drain won't stop sheet runoff off a driveway. Getting the diagnosis right is what makes the fix last.

Our Drainage Services

French Drains for Saturated Lawns & Landscape Beds

French drains capture excess groundwater below the surface and carry it away from problem areas. They work well for lawns and planting beds that stay soggy after rain.

We build ours to last. The trench is lined with landscape fabric and fitted with perforated pipe in a filter sock, then backfilled with drainage rock. The finished drain can be topped with decorative river rock or hidden under soil and plantings. 

Channel Drains for Driveways, Patios, & Walkways

Hard surfaces shed water fast, and often in the wrong direction. Channel drains intercept runoff before it reaches your garage or doorway and route it safely away through connected piping. They're ideal for:

• Driveways that slope toward a garage or entrance
• Patios where water collects along an edge
• Walkways and paver areas with recurring puddles

Drywells for Roof Runoff & Concentrated Water

A drywell collects water underground and releases it gradually into the surrounding soil. It's an effective way to handle downspout discharge and other concentrated flows. We evaluate your soil, groundwater levels, and runoff volume first, so you get a drywell only where it will actually perform.

Area Drains & Catch Basins for Low Spots

Area drains and catch basins collect surface water from low spots in lawns and beds and carry it away through solid underground pipe. They can also be paired with a French drain to cover both surface water and groundwater. We install trusted NDS catch basins and channel drain systems. 

Dry Creek Beds for Landscape Runoff

A dry creek bed turns a drainage path into a landscape feature. Using natural stone and decorative rock, we create a channel that guides runoff through your yard and looks good in every season.

Not sure which system you need? That's what our consultation is for. Call  (503) 782-5900.