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.
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.