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Your Dunwoody backyard should be enjoyable, not a soggy mess every time it rains. That's where drainage repair comes in—and honestly, it's one of the smartest investments you can make before installing artificial turf. We've spent years working on properties across Georgetown, Winters Chapel, and Dunwoody Village, and we've seen firsthand how that dense DeKalb clay holds water like a sponge. Without proper drainage, even the best turf installation will fail. Water pools under the surface, kills the base, and creates soft spots that shift under your feet. The good news? A solid drainage solution—paired with quality artificial turf—gives you a yard that actually works for your family. No more muddy patches near Brook Run Park after a storm. No more soggy ground in shaded areas where natural grass never stood a chance anyway. We handle the whole process: assessing your lot's natural slope, installing or repairing drainage systems, and then laying turf that's built to last. And we get it—adding outdoor improvements isn't always in the budget right now. That's why we offer monthly financing options that fit real homeowner budgets. You don't have to choose between fixing your drainage and keeping money in your pocket.
Dunwoody's clay-heavy soil is both a challenge and an opportunity. That DeKalb clay compacts easily and drains poorly, which means standing water is almost guaranteed without intervention. Properties in Georgetown and Winters Chapel often sit on lots where grading wasn't ideal when homes were built decades ago—water naturally wants to collect in certain spots. Shade is another factor we account for. Many Dunwoody neighborhoods have mature tree coverage, which ruled out natural grass for a lot of homeowners anyway. Artificial turf thrives in these conditions because it doesn't need sunlight. However, drainage matters even more under shade—without airflow and sun to help evaporation, water can linger. Most Dunwoody residential lots range from quarter-acre to half-acre, which means drainage solutions are typically localized to problem areas rather than whole-yard systems. We often install French drains or perforated pipe systems in low spots, then cap them with a permeable base layer before turf goes down. Some HOAs in Dunwoody Village have landscape guidelines, so we always check those before recommending changes. The combination of proper drainage, quality base prep, and modern artificial turf turns those problem areas into usable space year-round.
DeKalb clay doesn't drain naturally—it's dense and compacts over time. Your lot's grading also matters. Even slight slopes can direct water toward your property. Properties in Winters Chapel and Georgetown sometimes face this due to original development patterns. A drainage assessment reveals exactly where water collects and why. That's step one before any turf installation.
Absolutely, but only if drainage is right first. Artificial turf itself is permeable—water passes through. The issue is what's underneath. Without a proper drainage system, water pools in the base, and that causes problems. Georgia's rain is heavy and frequent, so we build drainage into every turf installation from the start, especially on clay-heavy properties.
It depends on your yard size and problem severity. A small French drain system might run $1,500–$3,000. Larger properties or multiple problem areas cost more. That's why monthly financing helps—you can spread the cost over 12, 24, or 36 months without a large upfront payment. We assess your specific situation and provide a clear quote before any work starts.
Most drainage projects in Dunwoody take 2–5 days depending on scope. After installation, we let the system settle for a week or so before laying turf. The whole process—drainage plus turf—typically takes 2–3 weeks from start to finish. We work around your schedule and explain each phase so you're never surprised.
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