Yard Drainage Contractor in Owasso, OK
Flat backyards that hold water, runoff heading for the slab and downspouts with nowhere to go, sorted out in Owasso. Justin walks the lot, finds where the water can legitimately go, and fixes it with grading, a swale or a drain.
- Free on-site estimates
- 1 operator, start to finish
- Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma
Drainage & French Drains in Owasso
Owasso is the largest of Tulsa's northern suburbs, reaching across the line from Tulsa County into Rogers County, with US-169 running up through it. Before it was Owasso the settlement was called Elm Creek, after Elm Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek.
The town has grown fast on ground that used to be pasture. New houses, shops and fence lines went in on lots graded flat, and flat graded lots are where drainage problems show up: backyards that stay soft for days, water that collects between houses, and runoff that finds the slab.
The fixes are dirt work. Regrading puts fall back into a yard, a swale carries runoff around a house or shop, and a French drain or surface drain gives water from a low spot a route out. See French drain installation for drains on their own, and the Owasso page for pads and the rest of the work in town.
Earthworks by Justin is owner-operated, so the person who walks your yard is the person who runs the machine. Call (918) 240-3392 or send the form.
Who to call about yard drainage in Owasso
For a public street, a city ditch or a storm inlet that is not carrying, contact the City of Owasso. Its website has a Report A Concern tool, and city hall is on (918) 376-1500. Outside city limits, ask Tulsa County or Rogers County, depending on which side of the line the property sits.
Water that sits on your own lot is private, and moving it is dirt work. Justin looks at where it starts, which way the lot falls and where the water can legitimately go. In a subdivision, ask the homeowners association about shared drainage areas before a route is chosen.
What moves the cost of yard drainage in Owasso
Flat ground is the first thing. A lot with real fall may only need a short swale; a flat Owasso lot may need a longer drain to reach somewhere lower, which means more trench and more pipe. The outlet decides a lot of it: daylight at the back of the lot, a ditch, or an existing storm outlet.
Fences, sprinklers, patios and beds affect access and restoration. On acreage the length of the run and the state of any roadside ditch matter more. Justin prices each job after he has seen it. The guide to drainage problems explains what to look for before you call.
Burying downspouts on flat Owasso lots
On a flat lot, a downspout can put a share of the roof's water against the foundation every time it rains. Burying it and carrying the water to a lower outlet keeps that water out of the beds and off the slab.
The line has to fall all the way or it holds water, so on flat ground the outlet is planned first. See underground downspout drainage for how those lines are laid.
Drainage & French Drains: Standing water moved away from foundations, yards and low spots.
What that covers
- Regrading flat lots so they fall away from the house
- Swales between houses and around shops
- French drains and surface drains for low spots
- Downspouts piped underground to a lower outlet
- Ditch and culvert work on acreage around town
- Ground put back and graded when the work is done
Owasso, OK
Owasso sits north of Tulsa and spills across the Rogers County line.
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Standing water moved away from foundations, yards and low spots.
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You get Justin. Not a crew he sent.
You call
You call. Justin comes out and looks at the job with you, on the ground, rather than pricing it off a photograph.
A number first
You get a number before anything starts.
He runs the machine
Then he shows up and runs the machine.
Ground left usable
Voids get filled and the area gets graded back so you can pour, build or seed.
Photos of his work.
These are photographs from actual jobs. See more recent work. Or read about the full drainage & french drains service.
Questions people ask
Not seeing yours? Call (918) 240-3392 and ask Justin, or read the guides.
- Cost GuideFrench Drain Installation Cost in Tulsa: What Moves the Price
- GuideFrench Drain or Regrading: Which Fix Does a Tulsa Clay Yard Need?
- GuideDrainage Problems in Tulsa Yards: Causes, Signs and Fixes
- GuideBurying Downspouts Underground: A Tulsa Homeowner's Guide
- GuideFrench Drain Not Draining? Causes and Repair
- Cost GuideHow Much Does Land Clearing Cost in Tulsa?
Who do I call about a drainage problem in Owasso?
For water on your own lot, a drainage contractor such as Justin. For a street, city ditch or inlet, the City of Owasso through its Report A Concern tool or (918) 376-1500.
Why does my Owasso backyard stay soggy after a storm?
Most often the lot was graded flat on former pasture, so the water has no fall to follow. Regrading or a drain to an outlet gives it a route.
What changes the price of fixing a wet Owasso yard?
The fix chosen, how far the water has to go to an outlet, access past fences and sprinklers, and how much has to be put back. Justin prices it after a walk-through.
Can downspouts be buried on a flat Owasso lot?
Usually, as long as there is somewhere lower for the line to reach. The line has to fall all the way, so the route is planned before anything is dug.
Do you do drainage work on the Rogers County side of Owasso?
Yes. Justin works both sides of the county line in Owasso, along with Collinsville, Catoosa and Skiatook nearby.
Other work he takes on
Most jobs end up being two or three of these at once, and they get quoted together.
Drainage & French Drains in other towns
01Land Clearing
Brush, scrub, briars and small timber taken off so the ground underneath is usable again.
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02Excavation & Backhoe
Digging, trenching and backfill for footings, utilities, drainage and repairs.
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03Demolition
Outbuildings, slabs, foundations and old concrete broken out and hauled away.
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04Driveways
New drives cut in, and tired ones brought back.
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05Drainage & French Drains
Standing water moved away from foundations, yards and low spots.
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06Dozer Work
Rough grading, leveling and site preparation.
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07Pond Excavation
New ponds cut and shaped, and old ones brought back.
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08Underground Utilities
Trenching and excavation for water, sewer, electric and service lines, run to depth and backfilled so the ground does not settle into a trench line six months later.
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09Snow Removal
Driveways, lots and private roads cleared when the weather turns.
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