Drainage Correction Service

Drainage Correction Shreveport LA

Drainage correction stops water from pooling near your foundation and redirects it away from your home. Pelican Foundation Repair installs French drains, surface drains, swales, and sump pump systems for homeowners in Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, and Keithville.

The expansive clay soils common to Shreveport expand when wet and shrink when dry, and that movement puts steady pressure on slab and pier & beam foundations. A correctly graded and piped drainage system controls moisture content around the foundation and reduces that movement.

Shreveport Drainage Solutions

drainage correction service Shreveport, LA

Pelican Foundation Repair provides drainage correction service across Shreveport and the surrounding parishes. The service starts with a site walk to find where water collects, how the lot slopes, and where the soil holds moisture longest. From there we design a system matched to the lot: a swale for a yard with enough slope for gravity discharge, a French drain for water moving underground toward the foundation, or a surface drain and catch basin for a low spot that holds standing water after rain.

Drainage Correction Company Shreveport

Pelican Foundation Repair is a drainage correction company serving Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, and Keithville. We install drainage systems as a standalone service and as part of larger foundation repair jobs, since drainage failure is a common root cause behind crawl space moisture, foundation cracks, and pier and beam movement. A drainage correction company that also handles structural repair can trace a moisture problem back to its source instead of treating the surface symptom.

Our crews work on residential and light commercial properties throughout Shreveport, LA. Every job starts with a written inspection and a itemized estimate before any digging begins.

Commercial Drainage Solutions

Drainage Correction Contractor

A drainage correction contractor grades soil, installs pipe, and directs water to a safe discharge point away from a structure’s foundation. Pelican Foundation Repair contractors handle each stage in house: site evaluation, trenching, pipe and gravel installation, backfill, and sod or seed restoration. We do not subcontract the digging or the pipe work.

Homeowners in Shreveport hire a drainage correction contractor when they notice water standing in the yard 24 hours or more after rain, water entering a crawl space, erosion channels forming near the foundation, or new cracks appearing in a slab or brick veneer after a wet season. Any one of these signs points to a drainage problem that will keep affecting the foundation until it is corrected.

Types of Drainage We Install

Pelican Foundation Repair installs 5 types of drainage systems in Shreveport, depending on lot slope, soil type, and where water collects.

Swales move large volumes of surface water through a shallow, sloped trench. Swales work where a lot has enough natural slope for gravity discharge, and cost less to install than a French or area drain.
Area drains collect standing water at a low point through a catch basin, then carry it away through underground PVC pipe.
French drains capture underground water in a gravel-filled, perforated pipe trench and carry it to a discharge point.
Surface drains collect water at ground level through a 9-inch or 12-inch grate and move it away through 3-inch PVC pipe.
Sump pumps collect water from an area or French drain and pump it away when a lot lacks enough slope for gravity discharge.

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Effective Drainage Protects Your Foundation

Effective drainage protects a foundation by keeping moisture content in the soil around it stable. Shreveport sits on expansive clay soil, and that soil expands when it absorbs rainwater and shrinks as it dries. A foundation that sits on soil cycling between wet and dry conditions moves with the soil. That movement shows up as cracked slabs, doors that stick, and pier and beam foundations that separate from support posts.

Faulty drainage sends rainwater toward a foundation instead of away from it. Water that collects against a slab edge or crawl space wall raises moisture content in the adjacent soil and increases the chance of foundation heave. Correcting drainage with a French drain, surface drain, or regraded swale redirects that water to a discharge point away from the structure, which keeps the surrounding soil at a steadier moisture level.

Drainage Correction Methods

Pelican Foundation Repair uses 4 drainage correction methods based on the site conditions found during inspection.

Regrading changes the slope of the yard so water flows away from the foundation instead of toward it. Trench and pipe installation places perforated PVC pipe, wrapped in geotech cloth and packed with gravel, below grade to intercept underground water. Catch basin installation places a drain box at the lowest point of a yard to collect ponding water before it reaches the foundation. Pump-assisted discharge uses an electric sump pump when a property lacks the slope needed for gravity to carry water away on its own.

Correct drainage issues by starting with a site slope assessment, then match the method to the water source. Surface ponding calls for regrading or a surface drain. Underground water intrusion near a foundation calls for a French drain. A low yard with no natural slope calls for a sump pump system.

Why Choose Our Drainage Correction Services in Shreveport, LA

Choosing the right drainage contractor is just as important as choosing the right drainage system. Poorly designed drainage can leave water trapped around your foundation, leading to ongoing repairs and unnecessary expenses. Our team provides customized drainage solutions based on your property’s grading, soil conditions, and water flow to deliver long-term protection.

We combine industry experience, quality materials, and proven installation methods to ensure every drainage system performs as intended. Whether you need French drain installation, surface drainage correction, catch basin repair, grading and excavation, downspout extensions, or sump pump systems, we focus on solving the source of the problem—not just the symptoms.

Why Homeowners Choose Us

Experienced drainage correction specialists
Locally trusted in Shreveport, LA
Residential and commercial drainage solutions
Custom drainage system designs for every property
High-quality PVC pipe, perforated pipe, gravel, and Geotech cloth
Professional French drain and surface drain installation
Advanced stormwater management solutions
Foundation-focused drainage planning
Honest recommendations with no unnecessary repairs
Upfront pricing with free estimates
Clean, efficient installation with minimal disruption
Fully committed to customer satisfaction

From standing water and yard flooding to foundation drainage problems and soil erosion, we provide dependable drainage correction solutions that protect your home, preserve your foundation, and improve your property’s long-term value.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to fix drainage?

Drainage correction in Shreveport typically costs between $1,500 and $8,000, depending on the length of pipe, the number of catch basins, and whether a sump pump is required. A swale regrade runs on the lower end of that range. A French drain system with multiple catch basins and a sump pump runs on the higher end. Pelican Foundation Repair provides a written estimate after a site inspection, at no cost.

Who to call to fix drainage problems?

Call a licensed drainage correction contractor to fix drainage problems, since improper grading or pipe placement can send water toward a foundation instead of away from it. Pelican Foundation Repair holds LICENSE and handles drainage correction and foundation repair together, which matters when standing water has already caused foundation movement. Call to schedule an inspection in Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, or Keithville.

How to correct drainage issues?

What are common drainage problems?

There are 5 common drainage problems found on Shreveport properties: standing water in the yard more than 24 hours after rain, water entering a crawl space or basement, downspouts that discharge within a few feet of the foundation, negative grading that slopes toward the house instead of away from it, and clogged or collapsed drain pipe from a previous, poorly installed system.

What is the golden rule of drainage?

The golden rule of drainage is to move water away from the foundation before it has a chance to pool or soak into the surrounding soil. Every drainage system, from a simple swale to a French drain with a sump pump, follows that same rule: collect the water early, and carry it to a discharge point away from the structure.

Pelican Foundation Repair serves Shreveport, LA and the surrounding areas, including Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, and Keithville. Call for a free drainage inspection and slab estimate. Licensed and insured.

What is drainage correction?

Drainage correction is the process of redirecting surface water and underground water away from a home's foundation. The goal is to prevent excess moisture from weakening the supporting soil, causing erosion, or creating foundation movement.