French Drain Installation in Cincinnati, OH
Standing water, soggy yard, or water in your basement? We install French drains that actually work in Cincinnati's heavy clay soil — not the cheap shallow trenches other guys do.
Tired of a Swampy Yard in North Bend & Cleves?
Ohio clay doesn't drain. Water sits on top, kills your grass, breeds mosquitoes, and seeps into your foundation. Gutters and sump pumps don't fix the yard.
A properly built French drain catches that water underground and moves it away from your house for good.
We see this every day in Delhi, Harrison, and the Westside — and we fix it permanently.
Our French Drain System - Built for Ohio Clay
Most landscapers dig 6 inches and throw in pipe. It clogs in a year.
Our system:
1. 18-24 Inch Deep Trench - Below the clay pan to actually catch water
2. 8-10 Inch Compacted Gravel Base - Washed #57 stone, not cheap fill
3. 4" Perforated Pipe with Fabric Wrap - Keeps mud out, water flowing
4. Proper Pitch to Daylight or Pop-Up Emitter - Water leaves your property, doesn't just move
5. Sod or Seed Restoration - Yard looks like we were never there
Drainage Services
• French Drain Installation
• Yard Grading & Re-Sloping
• Downspout Extension & Burial
• Catch Basin & Surface Drains
• Sump Pump Discharge Lines
• Dry Creek Beds
How Much Does a French Drain Cost in Cincinnati?
Most jobs in Cincinnati are $2,800 - $6,500 depending on length and depth. A 60-foot drain from a soggy backyard to the street is usually around $3,500.
We give exact on-site quotes, not guesses. Free estimates.
Why Nienaber And Sons for Drainage?
We're local in North Bend. We know this clay. We're not a mowing crew trying to do drains — we specialize in pavers, walls, and drainage. Your yard is graded right, not just trenched.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take?
A: Most installs are 1-2 days.
Q: Will you tear up my yard?
A: We trench, install, and restore with sod/seed. 2 weeks and you can't tell.
Q: Do French drains work in winter?
A:Yes, they work year-round below frost line.
Where We Install French Drains
We install French drains across Greater Cincinnati & Southwest Ohio.
Westside & Immediate Area: North Bend, Cleves, Addyston, Delhi, Harrison, Bridgetown, Cheviot, Dent
Cincinnati & Eastside: Cincinnati, Mason, Loveland, West Chester, Liberty Township, Montgomery, Blue Ash, Anderson Township
If you have standing water in Mason, Loveland, or West Chester — Ohio clay is the same problem. We come to you.
Stop Mopping Your Basement. Fix The Yard.
Free drainage inspection in Cincinnati, Mason & Westside this week.