French Drain Installation in Seattle & King County WA

Say goodbye to soggy lawns and standing water — get a French drain that actually works.
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We install French drains that stop flooding, protect your home’s foundation, and keep your yard usable year-round.
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What is a French Drain?

What Is a French Drain and Why Do You Need One?

A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that redirects groundwater away from your home or yard. It's one of the most effective ways to fix:

Pooling water near your home

Saturated soil or soggy lawns

Water damage around foundations or crawlspaces

Flooded basements

We work with homeowners, contractors, and developers across King County, WA — and we understand local codes, soil conditions, and rainfall challenges better than anyone.
What’s Included

What’s Included in Our French Drain Systems

Our team installs custom drainage systems designed for your specific yard and soil. Every French drain project includes:

Site inspection and drainage assessment

Grading and trenching

Perforated pipe and drainage fabric

Washed gravel backfill

Tie-ins to downspouts or drywells (if needed)

Yard cleanup and site restoration

We only use high-quality materials rated for Pacific Northwest conditions.
Perforated drainage pipe laid in gravel trench for subsurface water control
Why Homeowners Choose Sandbagger

Built Right. Built Once.

Local expertise in King County’s rainy weather and soil types

Honest assessments — no one-size-fits-all solutions

Woman-owned, RainWise-certified contractor

Washington State Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead

Hundreds of systems installed for homeowners like you

Where We Install French Drains

Serving Homeowners Across King County WA

We provide French drain installation for homes in:

Seattle

Burien

RENTON

KENT

DES MOINES

SHORELINE

TUKWILA

Bellevue

Federal Way

& surrounding areas

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REVIEWS

Homeowner Testimonials

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Kelly M., Seattle WA

They installed a French drain last fall, and this year we had zero standing water. Total game-changer.
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Chris L., Kent WA

Professional, fast, and it works perfectly. We should’ve done this years ago.
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FAQs

French Drain FAQs

How long does installation take?

Most French drains are installed in 1–2 days, depending on yard size and complexity.

Will my yard be torn up?

We trench only where needed and fully restore the area after installation — most clients say you’d never know we were there.

How much does it cost?

Costs vary depending on the yard, layout, and tie-ins. We provide free quotes and honest pricing.

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Ready to Fix Your Drainage for Good?

Let’s walk your yard, check your problem spots, and give you a free quote for a system that works.