Soggy yard? We fix it at the source.
If your yard holds water after every rain — soggy spots, pooling by the foundation, a mosquito pond that never dries — we find where the water's going wrong and give it somewhere to go.
Get the water off your lawn and away from your house
Katy and West Houston are tough on drainage: heavy clay soil that barely absorbs water, flat lots with nowhere for it to run, and downpours that dump inches at a time. The result is standing water in the low spots, soggy grass that won't recover, and — worst of all — water pooling against your foundation. We walk the yard, find where the water actually goes, and give it a proper path out.
Depending on the problem, that means a French drain buried in the soggy area, catch basins and area drains collecting the runoff, channel drains across a driveway or patio, or tying your downspouts into buried pipe that carries roof water well away from the house. It all runs to daylight or the street, buried clean and graded to flow — the same tidy-install standard we bring to irrigation. Your lawn stays healthy and your slab stays dry.
Drainage work we do
- French drains for soggy spots, low areas and slopes
- Catch basins & area drains for pooling and standing water
- Channel / trench drains across driveways and patios
- Downspout & gutter tie-ins that route roof water away
- Water pulled away from your foundation and slab
- Buried clean, graded to daylight or the street
Flat rates, up front
- On-site drainage assessment$75 evaluation
- SystemsFrench drains, catch basins & more
- Workmanship warranty1 year
What it costs — posted up front
Two simple ways to get started, then clear flat rates. You always approve the price before we begin.
Service Visit & Diagnosis
Have a problem and want it handled fast? We diagnose your system and complete the repair the same day — diagnosis covered up front, flat-rate pricing on the fix.
Full System Evaluation
An expert evaluates your whole system, makes recommendations for the best coverage, provides a written estimate, and programs your timer for the season.
Sample of our published rates for this service. Final pricing is confirmed and approved before any work begins. See all published rates →
What neighbors say about this work
Real, verbatim reviews from Elite customers. Read more reviews →
“Jose and Juan didn't mess around when the came today. We have 12 zones and zone 7 wasn't working at all. Within five minutes they found the problems and repaired them faster than I could even ask what those problems were. Wow. I will use them again and again.”
“The crew showed up right on time, found the problem quick and had my system back up and running in less than an hour. They explained and showed me everything along the way and offered the economical fix.”
“What a breath of fresh air these guys! So honest and informative! Haven't experienced this from a home service provider in a long time. The sprinkler guy that came out wanted to walk me through everything he was doing and why. Their pricing was also very fair and reasonable and i will definitely be using them again!!”
“A very good and, more importantly, HONEST sprinkler place. They've worked on my sprinkler system twice, and second time, which was recent, they only charged me $7 beyond the service call. And they did a very thorough check of my entire Rachio system and changed a few things with it. Would hire again in a second!”
“Highly recommend Elite Sprinkler Services. Came out and quickly diagnosed the issue, had a bad module in the controller. The technician showed me how to diagnose a future module issue. They could have sold me additional services but was told up front they do not operate that way. Great company.”
“Jose diagnosed and repaired my sprinkler system quickly and efficiently. He showed me and explained clearly what needed to be done to make my system run well. The cost of repairs was very reasonable. I highly recommend him and Elite Sprinkler Services.”
“Very happy with install of our new sprinkler system. They did it in 2 days and at a fair price. Chris was responsive to text and answered all questions and was very helpful through the entire process. The workers were friendly, worked hard, and took care of the yard as they worked. I would recommend their services.”
“Spectacular service from Jose. Arrived early (called to make sure it was OK), extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and fast. Addressed all the issues I had for a fair price. Elite and Jose will be my only call in the future.”
“Chris is a straight shooter who bid my job fairly, modified the bill to reflect less time (and $) as warranted, and finished the job under budget and sooner than anticipated. José showed up on time and finished early. Great company to work with for anyone in and around Houston.”
“I needed some sprinkler repair and wasn't sure who to call that o coupd depend on. I saw Elite's website and their good reviews. I took a chance and gave them a call and couldn't be happier. I am very impressed with the prompt service and the job they did. Jose was great and walked me through each issue he found so that I was comfortable with what needed to be done. My sprinkler problems are solved and I now have a company I can depend on when I need it.”
“Using Elite services for the past many years, they have always been prompt and extremely honest in their assessment. I do not even need to stay or watch over them when they work. They have my full trust and confidence. Jose is a jewel 😎”
“Arrived right on time. and took care of my problem right away. Jose is great. Recommend them!”
“Very knowledgeable and thorough. Willing to educate us.”
“Excellent service with a stellar team. High-quality service. I am very satisfied with the results. Sprinkler system installed along with lighting in front of my house.”
“Had one firm come out and tell me I needed more than $1000 of work and new lines and stations. Jose and his team came out; fixed two errant heads, replaced four old ones and cost me nearly 90% less. Polite, responsive, honest (pricing is even on their website!) Would recommend without doubt. Thank you.”
Straight answers to common questions
In Katy and Houston it's usually two things at once: heavy clay soil that drains slowly, and a flat or low lot where the water has nowhere to go. The fix is giving that water a path — a French drain, catch basin or downspout tie-in that carries it to daylight or the street.
A gravel-and-perforated-pipe trench buried in the soggy part of your yard. Water seeps in, collects in the pipe and runs off to a lower point, draining the wet spot for good. We size and route it for your specific yard and slope.
Yes — pooling against the slab is the most important thing to fix, and it's often just poorly-routed downspouts and surface water. We tie downspouts into buried pipe and add drains that pull the water away from the house.
A $75 evaluation gets you an on-site drainage assessment and a written, per-project quote. Drainage depends entirely on your yard's slope and problem areas, so we price it after we've seen it — never a guess over the phone.
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