Driveways shed a lot of water
A long paved driveway sends a large volume of water downhill in a storm. Trench drains and catch basins at low points stop it from reaching the garage or front door.
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Sump Pumps · Hillsborough, CA
Yard Drainage & Exterior Sump Pumps in Hillsborough, CA
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape installs French drains, catch basins and exterior sump basins for Hillsborough properties. Hillside lots collect water from long driveways, roofs and the slope above, and it needs a planned path away from the house and walls.
- Hillsborough 94010
- 18 years of experience
- Free estimates
Sump Pumps & Yard Drainage in Hillsborough
What Hillsborough homeowners should know
Drains behind walls
On terraced hillside lots, drain pipe behind each retaining wall collects water that would otherwise push on the wall and seep toward the house.
Pumps where gravity can't work
Some Hillsborough homes sit below their driveway or have sunken patios. Where there is no downhill outlet, an exterior sump basin pumps the water out.
Sump Pumps & Yard Drainage services we offer in Hillsborough
Exterior sump basins, French drains and catch basins that collect water in low spots and side yards and move it away from your house.
- Exterior sump basins with pumps for low yards and side yards
- French drains with drain rock and perforated pipe
- Catch basins and area drains in patios and lawns
- Downspout connections to underground drain lines
- Drainage behind new and existing retaining walls
Exterior sump basin vs. gravity French drain
| Sump basin with pump | Gravity French drain | |
|---|---|---|
| When it fits | Low spots with no downhill outlet | Yards that can slope to an outlet |
| How it moves water | Pump lifts water to the discharge point | Gravity carries water along the pipe |
| Power | Needs an outdoor power source for the pump | No power needed |
| Upkeep | Check the pump and float before the rainy season | Keep inlets and outlet clear |
Our sump pumps process
- 1
Find the water
We look at where water collects, where it comes from and where it can legally go.
- 2
Drainage plan
We pick the mix of French drain, catch basins and sump basin for the site.
- 3
Excavation
We trench and dig the basin location with the right fall toward the outlet.
- 4
Install
We set the basin, pump and pipe in drain rock and fabric, and connect the discharge line.
- 5
Test
We run water through the system, check the pump cycles and restore the surface.
Sump Pumps & Yard Drainage in Hillsborough: FAQ
What drainage does a Hillsborough hillside lot need?
Usually a combination: French drains to intercept water from the slope, catch basins at low points, drain pipe behind walls and downspout lines, all routed to an approved outlet.
Do you install interior sump pumps?
We focus on exterior systems. Interior work that needs new electrical circuits is for a licensed electrician or plumber.
Can drainage be added under an existing driveway?
Often yes. A trench drain can be cut across the driveway at the low point, or drains added along its edges, without replacing the whole surface.
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Ready to start your Hillsborough project?
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape builds sump pumps & yard drainage projects across Hillsborough and nearby cities. Estimates are free.